Gunfire erupts outside high school football game in Charles County, no injuries reported
Waldorf, MD – A Friday night football game at St. Charles High School ended in chaos after gunshots were fired in the parking lot, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Jackson, Newark School Districts recognized for exemplary school lunch program
JACKSON, NJ – National School Lunch Week is this week, Oct. 11-15, and New Jersey has more than 800 schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Three school districts that…
Toms River pair with heroin, needles, nabbed by police while robbing cars in Brick
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A pair of small-time criminals were caught red-handed by police in Brick Township. After receiving a call of suspicious males entering vehicles, police responded to catch them in…
Finally! New Jersey is not last in something as the state is ranked safest in America
A new report by Safewise claims New Jersey is the safest state in the country. Here at Shore News Network, which covers crime news from around the country, we have to agree.…
Where to get vaccinated in Ocean County, a complete list of upcoming vaccination clinics
The Ocean County Health Department will be administering free COVID-19 vaccinations at the following locations this fall. Please check with the Ocean County Health Department for information and details about these clinics.…
Toms River Halloween parade is back on after 2020 COVID-19 cancellation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The only thing scarier than election season in Toms River is the town’s annual Halloween parade. In 2020, the parade was canceled, like most other things in New…
Toms River residents warned about deer mating season and roadway hazards
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The mating season for white-tailed deer has begun and that brings an extra level of caution for drivers in Toms River and surrounding areas. The Toms River Police…
Emotionally disturbed man armed with bat, knives taken into custody after Toms River standoff
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police say a man armed with multiple weapons was successfully apprehended after a stand off with police. On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 4:05 PM,…
NJEA endorses Phil Murphy, Toms River pay-to-play Republican Assemblyman for state assembly
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The NJEA, New Jersey’s largest teachers union today drop mail pieces across Toms River and Brick Township endorsing Phil Murphy for Governor. The same mailer also identified the…
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Toms River High School South
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, police and sheriff’s officers were dispatched to Toms River High School South after a reported bomb threat was reported. At approximately 6:45 AM Toms River Police…
Woman carjacked at Wawa next-door from police headquarters
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the area of Lacey Road and Arlington Avenue for a report…
Joe Pesci gets $6.5 million for Lavallette shore mansion
LAVALLETTE, NJ – Actor Joe Pesci is the latest high-profile person to ditch his assets in New Jersey, selling his Barnegat Bay waterfront mansion for his $6.5 million asking price. The home…
Jersey Shore BBQ is closing the doors at its original Belmar location
BELMAR, NJ – The owners of Jersey Shore BBQ, Dana and Doug Walsh have announced that they are closing their Belmar restaurant after ten years in operation. “It is with a heavy…
Community mourns passing of John Cataldo, owner of Johnny G’s Pizza
TOMS RIVER, NJ – John Cataldo, owner of the popular Toms River pizzeria and restaurant Johnny G’s has passed away. Cataldo was also an honorary member of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department.…
75-foot fishing boat runs ashore in Seaside Park
SEASIDE PARK, NJ (OCSN) – Another boat has washed up on the beaches of Seaside Park. Last week, police and firefighters rescued a sailboat crew that washed ashore. Overnight, first responders were…
Miss Liberty reports iconic poster plastered car stolen in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Sondra Fortunato. You may recognize her from her car that she drives around town fully loaded with flyers, pictures and random slogan. Recently she upgraded her old jalopy…
Man charged for multiple incidents of trespassing at Lacey Mall
BAYVILLE, NJ – A man has been charged after multiple incidents at the Lacey Mall. On Sunday, October 3. 3021, at 9:27 a.m., Officers Michael Hein and Nyeem Calhoun responded to the…
Woman charged with DUI after hit and run crash in Bayville
BAYVILLE, NJ – On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 11:40 p.m., Officers Michael Hyle and Scott Keefe responded to the intersection of Route 9 and Musket Road for a hit and run…
Woman charged for stealing money from tip jar at Ralph’s Italian Ice
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 6:41 p.m., Officer Michael Hyle responded to Ralph’s Italian Ice for a theft report. The owner reported that someone had stolen money…
Walmart employee charged for stealing cash from register over several days
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 3:01 p.m., Officer Michael Baldasari responded to Walmart, 580 Route 9 N, to meet with asset protection regarding a theft of money…
The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson Diner was…