Warning Issued for Unprotected Beaches in New Jersey

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

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…

July 11, 2018

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Spring Lake Heights: Single Family Home Available

In the News

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…

July 5, 2018

1 min read

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

Local Sports News

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…

May 29, 2018

1 min read

2018 Top Five Boardwalk Destinations in New Jersey

Atlantic County News·Business News·Cape May County News·Community News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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…

May 15, 2018

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Renovated Berkeley Island Park Almost Ready for Summer

Community News·New Jersey News

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,…

May 11, 2018

1 min read

Smash and Grab Burglars Strike Three Shore Towns

Police Blotter

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,…

May 3, 2018

1 min read

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

Business News·Community News·Entertainment News·Events and Festivals

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…

April 17, 2018

1 min read

Warm Temps Launch Summer Hiring Season at Six Flags Great Adventure

Business News·New Jersey News

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…

April 12, 2018

1 min read

Brick Mayor Recognized with Public Service Award for Park Services

Government News·New Jersey News

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…

March 8, 2018

1 min read

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

Government News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

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…

February 27, 2018

1 min read

Byrnes to Lead Berkeley Council in 2018

Government News·Politics

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…

January 15, 2018

2 mins read

Snow Storm Costs Ocean County $750,000

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

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…

January 15, 2018

2 mins read

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

Community News·Government News·Local Sports News

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…

January 12, 2018

1 min read

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

Community News

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…

January 11, 2018

1 min read

When Forecasters Say Snow Ocean County Says Ready

Government News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

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…

December 6, 2017

2 mins read

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

Events and Festivals

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…

November 30, 2017

6 mins read

Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

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…

November 17, 2017

3 mins read

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

Community News·Government News

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…

November 4, 2017

2 mins read

AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin Bannon, former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted today on charges that he used his official position to…

October 31, 2017

6 mins read

Ocean County Restoring Historic Cedar Bridge Tavern

Community News

https://www.facebook.com/OceanCountyParks/videos/1602780906445142/ Ocean County Parks and Recreation is in the middle of a preservation project on the Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat. Stay tuned for updates. A full history of the property is…

October 29, 2017

1 min read

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