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…
Firefighters Rescue Driver from Burning Vehicle After Crash
Manchester Twp NJ – On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at approximately 9:31 p.m., a 2006 Chrysler 300, operated by 37 year old Joshua J. Kenny, of Whiting, NJ, was traveling west on…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway
OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…
Osteo Relief Institute Helping People Affected by Hurricane Maria
On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. The results are…
With Murphy, Recreational Marijuana Has a Bright Future In New Jersey
By Ryan S. Malc | rmalc@bathweg.com With Governor-elect Phil Murphy poised to take the helm as New Jersey’s next Governor, recreational marijuana supporters are beginning to feel giddy. A major platform of Mr. Murphy’s…
Jackson Residents Overwhelmingly Vote Dey Back on School Board
JACKSON-Sharon Dey, a long time school board member who narrowly lost her re-election bid in 2016 came back strong on Election Day to win her 2017 election campaign. Also winning on election…
Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities
TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…
Interchange 58 Park-n-Ride Facility to Go Out to Bid
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY commuters will be able to enjoy a new Park-N-Ride facility at Interchange 58 of the Garden State Parkway by late Spring of 2018. “Today, the Ocean County Board of…
Pedestrian Struck, Airlifted in Ocean County Senior Village
Manchester Twp NJ – On Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 10:18 am, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Buckingham Drive and Thornbury Lane in the…
Police: Woman Dead After Car Struck Tree
Manchester Twp NJ – On Saturday, October 28, 2017, at approximately 6:33 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Lacey Road and Lake Road in the…
Pedestrian Pinned Between Car and Wall
Manchester Twp NJ – On Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 12:51 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of Charlie’s Pizza, located at 1980 Route…
Freeholders Call Upon Congress to Say No to Eliminating Federal Income Tax Deduction for State and Local Taxes
TOMS RIVER – The state and local tax deduction (SALT) has for more than a century been used by taxpayers in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey as a deduction on federal…
Jackson Police Investigating Crash at Near Glory’s Market
JACKSON-Jackson police are still conducting an investigation into a crash that occurred on Thursday at the intersection of Cedarswamp Road and Commodore Boulevard, near Glory’s Market. According to police, the incident involved…
NJ PBA Endorses Ocean & Monmouth County Candidates
TRENTON-The New Jersey State PBA’s lobbying arm has spoken and delivered its endorsements for political candidates in this year’s general election statewide. Robert Nixon, a lobbyist for the State PBA said, “It’s…
Prescription Take Back Day Scheduled for Oct. 28
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is encouraging residents to take part in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Oct. 28 to dispose of unused and outdated medications to help prevent prescription drug…
Terrorism Task Force Raid Yields Bombs, Rifle in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY-An investigation conducted by the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Joint Terrorism Task Force and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in…
Berkeley Township Hosting Child Car Seat Inspections
Mayor Carmen Amato is pleased to announce our continuing collaboration with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in offering Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections in Berkeley Township. The next scheduled inspection is Wednesday,…
Raid at Notorious Downtown Hotel Leads to 15 Drug Arrests
by Ralph Stocco, TRPD TOMS RIVER-On October 5th at 5 am the Toms River Police Department, executed three court-authorized search warrants at the Red Carpet Inn located at 2 West Water Street.…
Public Records Reveal Jackson Business Administrator, Mayor Feared Charlottesville Style Attacks During Town’s Battle Against Orthodox Jews
JACKSON-As the situation got tense during township council meetings this summer over a battle between the Jackson Township Council and the Orthodox Jewish community regarding the construction of eruvs, emails released this…
Police Report Crash in Manchester
by Vincent Manco, MTPD Manchester Twp NJ – On Thursday, September 28, 2017, at approximately 5:14 pm, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to County Route 539 near the intersection…