Former New Jersey Police Officer Found Guilty in Crash That Killed Married Couple

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer has been convicted in connection with a 2021 crash that killed two people in Monmouth County, prosecutors announced Thursday. John P. McClave III, 38,…

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Reich Farm Former Superfund site in Toms River listed for $18M redevelopment opportunity

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The former Reich Farm property — once the center of one of New Jersey’s most notorious environmental contamination cases — is back in the spotlight, now being marketed…

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Brick Township homeowners sue zoning board over oceanfront height variances

BRICK, N.J. – A pair of Brick Township residents have filed suit against the municipal zoning board, alleging the board unlawfully approved multiple variances allowing a neighboring developer to build an oversized…

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Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…

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Fire erupts in Monmouth Beach high-rise, no injuries reported after fast response

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A pre-dawn fire inside a 12-story oceanfront condominium sent multiple fire departments racing to Ocean Avenue Monday morning, where crews quickly contained the blaze before it spread beyond…

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Wall Township ends its police-run EMS from Monmouth County expansion; Ocean County Could Be Next

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A major shift in emergency medical services is underway along the Jersey Shore, as Wall Township officially disbands its long-standing, police-run EMS division at midnight on December 31,…

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Ocean County approves 2026 contracts totaling millions for health, legal, and infrastructure services

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved an extensive series of contracts for 2026, funding dozens of professional, health, and public service programs as part of its…

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Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…

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Late Summer Surprise: Manatee Makes Rare Appearance in New Jersey’s Shark River

Belmar, N.J. — In a delightful twist amid the fading days of summer, a manatee has taken up temporary residence in the Shark River, surprising fishermen and boaters in the Shark River.…

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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

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New Road Improvements Planned Across Ocean County

Ocean County awards millions in contracts for road upgrades, vehicles, and facility services Toms River, NJ — Ocean County is moving forward with a wave of contract approvals this week, awarding over…

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Lakewood Deputy Mayor, Manchester Council President Latest Politicians to Land Lucrative County Jobs

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re a Republican elected official in Ocean County, there’s a good chance shortly after your election, you’ll find yourself employed within the Ocean County government. Usually, those…

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Ocean County’s New Commissioners Pushing Democrat Style Agenda with Arace and Sadeghi at the Helm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners, long a bastion of conservative policy in one of New Jersey’s most reliably Republican strongholds, is charting a new course under the…

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Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns

In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…

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The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…

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Ocean County to host public workshop on roadway safety plan as pedestrian crashes on the rise

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Pedestrian crashes are on the rise in northern Ocean County and tonight, local leaders and the NJTPA is hosting a forum for residents to discuss solutions. Ocean County…

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Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean County GOP Chairman in 2026, has been…

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Ocean County sheriffs deployed to downtown Toms River as homeless concerns grow near library

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has stationed officers in downtown Toms River and at the Ocean County Library in Lakewood, citing public safety concerns as tensions rise over…

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It’s Taco Tuesday and Here are the Best Tacos in Ocean County

If you find yourself in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a craving for the perfect taco, you’re in luck. This region boasts an array of taquerias and Mexican eateries serving up everything…

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The Untold Financial Costs of Wind Energy in NJ: Group Finds Major Issues With Government Promises

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey nonprofit organization is calling for greater transparency and a more thorough cost-benefit analysis of the proposed Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind projects, citing concerns about their…

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