Reusable Shopping Bags Might be Great for Environment, But Also Good for Spreading Disease and Bacteria

TRENTON-Studies have shown that while reusable grocery bags may be great for the economy, they’re not so great for the health and safety of those who use them Now, Trenton lawmakers are…

Health and Wellness·Ocean County News·Politics

Rodrick Says No to Mo’s 7% Tax Hike in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-At last night’s Toms River Township council meeting, Councilman Daniel Rodrick was the lone opposition to Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s proposed budget that seeks to increase spending in Toms River by…

Government News·Ocean County News

Report: McGuckin, Dasti Law Firm Navigates Belmar Politicians Through Pay to Play Violations

BELMAR-There’s a major conflict of interest here at the Jersey Shore as the law firm of McGuckin & Dasti, based out of Ocean County continues gobbling up political pay to play contracts. …

Government News·New Jersey News

Technical Problems Hinder Toms River’s First Coronavirus Online Council Meeting

TOMS RIVER-It wasn’t social distancing or the coronavirus that doomed Tuesday night’s scheduled Toms River Township Council meeting, but a technical problem. After assembling with council members scattered across the township meeting…

Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

$20,000 Fine Could Await Those Who Try to Return Hoarded Items After Coronavirus Pandemic in New Jersey

TRENTON-The New Jersey legislature has introduced a bill that passed their governing body on Monday that could prohibit the returns of items during the coronavirus pandemic after the pandemic has ended. The…

New Jersey News

Assemblymen McGuckin, Catalano: BENNY’s Go Home! We Don’t Want You at the Shore!

BRICK, N.J. – Two New Jersey assemblymen from Ocean County have a message for out-of-area property homeowners, who have invested up to millions of dollars in vacation homes here at the Jersey Shore.…

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AG Gurbir Grewal: The Time for Warnings is Over, Warns of Strict Enforcement of State Quarantine Orders

TRENTON-New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said the time for asking residents to follow state-mandated orders and his office and local law enforcement will no longer be asking nicely for residents of…

Government News

Governor Murphy: When We Hear About Large Gatherings, We Will Not Take It Lightly

TRENTON-Governor Phil Murphy sent a warning today to New Jersey residents ignoring the emergency executive order that prohibits large public gatherings and said the state will not take the situation lightly. Murphy…

Community News

Trump Strengthens Border Control During Coronavirus Outbreak

PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH: President Trump is taking action at our northern and southern borders to prevent further spread of the coronavirus in the United States. The United States has reached mutual agreements…

Government News·Health and Wellness

PNC Bank Arts Center Coronavirus Drive-Thru Testing Facility Open Today

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the opening of a COVID-19 Community-Based Testing Site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The testing site, established in partnership with the Federal Emergency…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News

Coronavirus Fact Check: Florida, What You Can and Can’t Do

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order that will reduce density and crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bars and Nightclubs…

In the News

Coronavirus Fact Check: New York State, What You Can and Can’t Do

This weekend, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive…

In the News

New Jersey Coronavirus Fact Check: What You Can And Can’t Do

TRENTON-New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued another executive order restricting activities for residents, but today, the internet is abound with mistruths, half-truths and hearsay. Every New Jersey resident owes it to…

New Jersey News

Five Toms River Wells Test Positive for Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene Contamination

Press Release by Toms River Township As previously mentioned, of the initial 41 properties contacted regarding possible PCE and or TCE contamination – five (5) tested positive, ten (10) tested negative, and…

Community News·Ocean County News

Coronavirus Fraud…It’s real and the feds want you to report it if it happens to you

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito of the District of New Jersey today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) by calling the National…

Police Blotter

Murphy’s Big Announcement: Non Essential Retail Businesses to Shut Down After 9 pm Tonight

New Jersey announced Executive Order No. 107 on Saturday, March 21, 2020, effective at 9:00 p.m., containing new standards for businesses which supersede previous announcements. Gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations,…

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness

Ocean County College Cancels Graduation, Continues Remote Learning

Ocean County College To Remain Remote Through Spring Semester; College Is Cancelling Commencement Ceremony Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ocean County College has made the decision to continue online-only…

Ocean County News·School and Education News

Please Help! Letter Claims Lakewood Coronavirus Numbers by Health Department Not Accurate

LAKEWOOD-With township officials admitting to as many as 40 cases of coronavirus days ago that went unreported, new unconfirmed reports out of Lakewood tell a picture of a different story than the…

Health and Wellness

Criminal Complaints Filed as a Result of Lakewood Pop-Up Weddings, Overcrowded Dorms, Large Gatherings

by Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith, Lakewood Police Department As you are all aware, COVID-19 has presented its own unprecedented challenges to law enforcement this week. However, the Lakewood Police Department, along with our…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News·Police Blotter

With Coronavirus Cases on the Rise, Jackson Township to Host Town Meeting on Tuesday

JACKSON TOWNSHIP-While many surrounding towns have postponed all public business and meetings for the foreseeable future, the Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina are going forward with plans to host a…