Baby Parade Coming to Wildwood Boardwalk July 31st

The 109th Wildwoods Baby Parade, a Wildwoods tradition since 1909, takes place Wednesday, August 1 and kicks off this year with the Wildwoods Baby Waddle Contest on Tuesday, July 31. An exciting…

Beach Hockey Tournament Coming to the Jersey Shore

by Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt WILDWOOD-Morey’s Piers will host the Sticks in the Sand Beach Hockey Tournament and the Sand Slam Beach Lacrosse Tournament on the Wildwood Beach between Schellenger and Juniper Avenues Saturday, July…

Warning Issued for Unprotected Beaches in New Jersey

by Deborah Hoover, NJ DEP – In the interest of public safety, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reminds visitors to swim only at beaches where lifeguards are on duty, Commissioner…

Spring Lake Heights: Single Family Home Available

Spring Lake Heights- Located in Spring Lake Heights, this 4 Bedroom, 2.0 bath 1,985 square foot home is located at 3 Jeanette Court on a 00.55 acre lot. Its finally here!! Walk…

New Jersey USSSA Softball Power Ratings Leaders as of May 23, 2018

Memorial Day marks the official start of travel softball in New Jersey for most teams and this weekend was a busy one across the state and beyond. Here are the USSSA Power…

2018 Top Five Boardwalk Destinations in New Jersey

Between April and May, Shore News Network polled hundreds of Facebook users to determine the best boardwalk destinations in New Jersey. Here are the results. #5 Seaside Heights Seaside Heights, home of…

Renovated Berkeley Island Park Almost Ready for Summer

BERKELEY TWP-The Berkeley Island Park is almost ready for visitors after being rebuilt in the years during the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. 100% of the park’s infrastructure was impacted by Hurricane Sandy,…

Smash and Grab Burglars Strike Three Shore Towns

FREEHOLD-Cars in Freehold, Wall and Howell had their windows smashed and items stolen in what police suspect might be the work of a nationwide theft ring known as the Felony Lane Gang,…

Iron Man Cal Ripken, Jr. Will Be in Brick Township April 30th

BRICK-Cal Ripken, Jr., the former Baltimore Orioles “Iron Man” will visit the Brick Township Roy Rogers on Brick Boulevard on Monday, April 30th from 5-6pm. Roy Rogers has entered into a partnership with…

Warm Temps Launch Summer Hiring Season at Six Flags Great Adventure

JACKSON-The summer hiring season heats up at Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor with a job fair April 13 through 15 at the park’s Employment Center. The parks are looking for…

Brick Mayor Recognized with Public Service Award for Park Services

Mayor John G. Ducey was named the recipient of the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association’s Public Service Award. Mayor Ducey received the award at the NJRPA’s Annual Conference in Atlantic City…

Monmouth Freeholder Joins Fight Against “Ill Conceived” Howell Solid Waste Facility

HOWELL-Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley has joined the public in the fight against a proposed solid waste recycling facility in a sleepy Howell Township neighborhood this week. Curley broke from the silence…

Byrnes to Lead Berkeley Council in 2018

BERKELEY – Longtime Ward 1 Councilman James Byrnes, will once again lead the Council in 2018. Byrnes, who served as a Medic in the 82nd Airborne during Vietnam, where he received a…

Snow Storm Costs Ocean County $750,000

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials today released preliminary cost estimates associated with the cleanup of Winter Storm Grayson which was elevated to blizzard status by the time it hit the shore…

Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition to Offer Weekend Sport Program to Kids Ages 9-12

By Brick Twp The Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition (BMAC) is offering a new program for township boys and girls ages 9 through 12 called Sport Saturday. The program offers young athletes 90…

Still Holding On to Christmas? Where to drop off your Christmas tree in Toms River

The Parks and Recreation Department conducts a Christmas tree recycling program each January. Residents should recycle Christmas trees by taking them to any one of the following locations through January. The trees…

When Forecasters Say Snow Ocean County Says Ready

WHEN forecasters start using the s-word – snow – or other terms like wintry mix, Ocean County officials say the County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are ready for…

Holiday and Christmas Events in Ocean County This Weekend. Dec. 1-3, 2017

Event: Our Gang Players presents Miracle on 34th Street Date: 12/1/2017 – 7pm, 12/2/2017 – 7pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Stafford Township Arts Center When 12/1/2017 – 7pm12/2/2017 – 7pm12/3/2017 – 2pm Click for more…

Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park

SURROUNDED BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT and the sounds associated with it, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. took a recent tour of the Berkeley Island County Park redevelopment project to see firsthand…

Jewish Voting Bloc Snubs Guadagno, Calls State PBA Director of Government Affairs a “Nazi Forerunner”

LAKEWOOD-This year, the influential Lakewood VAAD, a council of Orthodox religious, community and business leaders snubbed Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and announced their endorsement of Democrat Phil Murphy. In a surprise preface…

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