Ocean County nonprofit HOPE Sheds Light launches new podcast

Ocean County nonprofit HOPE Sheds Light launches new podcast Rise with HOPE is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. TOMS RIVER, NJ – HOPE Sheds Light, Inc. (HSL), a…

In the News

Toms River Businesses Begin Boarding Up Windows Ahead of Tuesday’s Peaceful Protest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – You can’t help but to think Toms River Police and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department are playing down Tuesday’s BLM protest being held in Downtown Toms River, but…

Ocean County News

Shady Hill Calls for Resignation of Dan Rodrick for Exposing Toms River Corruption

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice Hill is calling for the resignation of Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick. Hill remains furious after he Rodrick exposed a plan for Hill to hire his…

Ocean County News·Politics

65% of all Ocean County COVID-19 deaths happened at assisted living facilities

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The death toll for Ocean County during the COVID-19 pandemic right now stands at 547. A new report by the New Jersey Department of Health shows that 357…

Health and Wellness

Calogero Rises Up As A Leader After Community Demands Stricter Enforcement of COVID-19 Rules in Lakewood

So far, only one elected official has had the guts to say what is on everyone’s mind in the towns surrounding Lakewood, Jackson Councilman Barry Calogero took a stand and demanded action…

Community News·Ocean County News

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…

Government News·Health and Wellness

Ocean County Sheriff: Coronavirus Spreading Because People Won’t Listen

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said tonight that the number of positive coronavirus cases has risen significantly and said it’s because some people just aren’t listening to local, county, state and…

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

Gang Violence in Ocean County? Suspect in Latest Shooting Arrested in Lakewood

JACKSON-Gang and drug-related public shootings are on the rise in Ocean County with the latest incident occurring in Jackson Township in a public shopping center parking lot early Sunday morning. One suspect…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Congressman Andy Kim Just Voted to Impeach President Trump

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County is a strongly Republican county where Donald Trump crushed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, but today, it’s representative in Congress, Congressman Andy Kim went against the will…

New Jersey News·Politics

Jersey Shore Insider: Ocean County GOP Chairman Under Fire for Shielding Anti-Semitism Within Party

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman, III is facing his latest challenge as a leader of the local Republican party this week as he continues to dodge action against two…

Police Blotter

Step Up for The Arc Walk Raises $50,000

Lakewood, NJ (October 12, 2019) – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter surpassed their fundraising goal of $35,000 and raised over $50,000 at the 19th annual Step Up for The Arc, Walk in…

Community News

Step Up for The Arc Walk on October 12th

Lakewood, NJ– The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 19th Annual Step Up for The Arc, Walk in the Park Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at FirstEnergy Park,…

In the News

Ocean County GOP Scrambling for Cash, Respect as Critical Elections Near

TOMS RIVER-Republicans across Ocean County are starting to worry about whether or not newly elected GOP Chairman Frank Holman, whose accounting firm receives over $6,000,000 annually from public and politically aligned professional…

New Jersey News·Politics

Toms River to Build 500 Hi-rise Apartment Units Downtown

TOMS RIVER-A new plan to redevelop parts of Downtown Toms River call for up to 500 apartment units, retail space and a restaurant. The project was awarded to Capodagli Property Co. by…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

Harassment Continues for Orthodox Activist Fighting Against Lakewood Corruption

LAKEWOOD-Last month, he had his house egged by his fellow Orthodox Jewish neighbors. Last week, he was accosted while in his vehicle driving through Lakewood by his fellow Orthodox Jewish neighbors. The…

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Are Hawk Attacks on Small Pets on the Rise in Ocean County?

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Office of Emergency Management is warning residents about the possibility of hawks attacking small pets around Ocean County. The moderator of the OEM page said that his own…

New Jersey News

When Will Midstreams Road in Brick be Paved? Mayor Slams County for Conditions

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey addressed resident concerns over the condition of Midstreams Road which connects Route 88 with Princeton Avenue. The road was scheduled to be paved in 2017, but wasn’t, leading residents…

Community News·Politics

Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity Drug Trafficking…