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…
Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Operation That Involving Minors
Lacey Township Woman Admits to Drug Charges Involving Minors **Lacey Township, NJ** - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on November 18, Margaret Whalen, 60, of Lacey Township, pled guilty…
Former Ocean Counnty Dance Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment **Toms River, NJ** - Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Douglas Bollinger, a 57-year-old resident of Neptune City, pled guilty to Endangering the…
Jackson School District Mulls Redistricting: Are More Schools Closing?
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has begun exploring potential redistricting and restructuring plans aimed at addressing class size inequities, improving access to academic and extracurricular opportunities, and resolving facility challenges,…
Toms River Welcomes New VA Clinic, New Jobs and Better Veteran Healthcare to the Community
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The VA New Jersey Healthcare System announced the official opening of its new Toms River Clinic at 1051 Hooper Avenue, set to welcome its first patients on Tuesday.…
Ocean County boy, 11, builds budding firewood business
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi paid a visit to Luke, an 11-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the up-and-coming startup “Luke’s Firewood,” to discuss the challenges of running a…
Wildfire near Lakewood Country Club 50% contained, roads remaixn closed
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Fire crews continued efforts Monday to contain the Country Club Wildfire burning in Pine Park and near the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County, with officials reporting the blaze…
After DUI Crash, Superintendent at Ocean County School District Takes Leave of Absence
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Superintendent George J. Chidiac of the Stafford Township School District has taken a temporary leave of absence following his recent arrest on DUI and related charges, according to…
Thirty-Acre Forest Fire Breaks Out at Pine Park in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – A wildfire burning near Pine Park and the Lakewood Country Club in Ocean County has scorched 30 acres as firefighters work to gain control, the New Jersey Forest Fire…
Barnegat woman wins $1 million Powerball prize after years of trying
TRENTON, N.J. — A Barnegat woman has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after purchasing a winning quick-pick ticket at a local convenience store, marking a milestone in her years of playing…
Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing
Asbury Park Man Sentenced in 2022 Ocean County Killing **FREEHOLD, NJ** – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 46 years for the 2022 killing of…
Ocean County’s New Krispy Kreme an Instant Success as Cars Line Up on Saturday Night
The aroma of freshly baked doughnuts now fills the air along Route 70 in Lakewood, New Jersey, as Krispy Kreme makes a triumphant return to Ocean County after nearly two decades. Situated…
New Jersey Little Leaguer crowned national champ at MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run finals, gets tickets to World Series
JACKSON, NJ — Is a future Aaron Judge or Derek Jeter living right here in Jackson? Only time will tell. Out of more than 46,000 participants across the country, 10-year-old Garin Fisher…
Are Uncle Dood’s Donuts Really the Best in the Area? Here are Some Close Competitors
TOMS RIVER – When it comes to indulging in delectable donuts around Toms River, New Jersey, the competition is as sweet as the treats themselves. While Uncle Dood’s Donuts in Toms River…
Toms River planning board rejects five-story apartment complex over non-conforming issues
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River planning board has denied a proposal to build a five-story apartment complex with ground-floor retail in the downtown district, citing zoning violations, traffic concerns, and…
Quick Stop in Ocean County sells $1 million Powerball ticket
TRENTON, N.J. — Stacey Fiore of Barnegat, Ocean County, has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from Saturday’s drawing after purchasing her winning ticket at the Quick Stop on Bay Avenue. Fiore,…
Sherwin Williams Opens Up New Paint Store in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – Whether you’re an amateur painter or a seasoned professional, your new Jackson Sherwin-Williams store has more options in decorating products than ever before to help home decorators and contractors…
Toms River Township Recognizes Lifelong Community Service of Former Mayor Joseph Vicari
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council recognized retired Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari on Tuesday night, honoring his extensive public service career and community contributions. The ceremony included a…
Main entrance at Ocean University Medical Center closed for repaving
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — The main entrance to Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center off Route 88 will be closed for repaving on Thursday, November 14, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Simplify Town’s Confusing and Inconsistent Beuracratic Structure Approved by Council
In a recent announcement, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a plan to reorganize the town’s bureaucratic structure, targeting what he describes as “confusing and inconsistent” designations for departments and divisions. The…
Former Toms River Councilman Springs Drunk Driver Who Killed Beloved Ocean County Restaurateur
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Robert Popovics was a beloved community member in Ocean County. His family owned the popular Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and he was an avid fisherman well-respected in the shore…