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…
Ocean County Approves $92 Million Courthouse Expansion
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved a massive new courthouse expansion to expand the 1980s-era facility on Hooper Avenue. An ordinance authorizing the permitting and construction…
County To Preserve Land Owned by U.S. Homes in Manchester
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking to purchase and preserve land owned by U.S. Homes on Cherry Street in Manchester. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Police Identify Victims of Ocean County Murder Suicide
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office identified the victims of a murder-suicide in Little Egg Harbor Township. On Friday, Kimberly Hoffman, 49, was found dead in her apartment, the…
Deadly Lacey Fire Likely Caused by Discarded Cigarette
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutors Office today said a fire at a home in Lacey Township that claimed the lives of four people was accidental. A comprehensive investigation into…
On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the Ocean County…
Mayor Crate Invites Community to Largest Table Dinner, Discussion
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – This September, Brick Township is set to host its first-ever Longest Table event, joining the ranks of cities and towns across the nation that have embraced this unique…
Ocean County Mall was 1976 Catalyst for Toms River’s Commercial Boom
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mall has been the economic anchor of Toms River for decades, not Downtown Toms River. The same holds true to the Route 37 corridor and…
Murphy’s Extreme War Against Gas Cars, Gas Stoves Hurts New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, representing District 10 in New Jersey, including Toms River and portions of Ocean County, have expressed serious concerns…
It’s Going to Cost a Quarter-Million Dollars Just to Design New Sheriff’s Headquarters
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the Ocean County Justice Complex undergoes a $92 million expansion, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy wants out. Mastronardy has successfully lobbied the Ocean County Board of Commissioners…
Ocean County Courthouse Annex $42 Million Over Initial Budget
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a $92 million funding plan to build an annex to the Ocean County Justice Complex. The cost to build…
Cicadas Being Annual Summer Symphony in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you drive around Ocean County this month with your windows down at night, you might notice the new sounds of summer serenading you as you make your…
Lakewood Fire Department Hosting BBQ During Latest Recruitment Drive
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Fire Department is calling on all community members to answer the call of duty and join their ranks as volunteer firefighters. To encourage recruitment and foster a…
One Injured in Lakewood Fire
LAKEWOOD, NJ – One person was injured and seven people were displaced from their home after an overnight fire damaged a home in Lakewood. The fire was reported at 19 Columbus Avenue…
Deadly Crash Suspect Apprehended in Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Angel Garcia-Rodriguez, a 26-year-old Lakewood resident, has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident on Saturday. The charges include…
The Pinelands, Also Known as New Jersey’s Mafia Burials Grounds
Hidden within the dense and foreboding expanse of the New Jersey Pinelands lies a dark and sinister secret from the pages of history. Deep within this wilderness, whispers of the Mafia’s dark…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Makes Big Promise to Union Labor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In surprising development in Ocean County, unionized labor has found a new friend. Ocean County Republican Chairman, George Gilmore, has announced his backing for project labor agreements (PLAs),…
Brick Community Theater Nemo Video Goes Viral on TikTok with 4.5 Million Views
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – A video clip posted to TikTok by the Brick Children’s Community Theater has gone viral after being viewed 3.5 million times in its first 24 hours online. The…
Blue Rhino Propane Delivery Truck Involved in Berkeley Crash
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A box truck full of propane tanks crashed into a shop located at the Berkeley Plaza on Route 9 in Bayville today. The extent of the damages and…
Township of Ocean Invites Bids for Hornblower Drive Bulkhead Replacement Project
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Township of Ocean, located in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, is seeking sealed bid packets for the Hornblower Drive Bulkhead Replacement project. Bids will…
Brick Summerfest Continues Thursday With Jersey Girl
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s SummerFest, presented by Pine Belt Cars, will continue on Thursday, July 20, featuring a nostalgic trip back to the 80s with Jessie’s Girl and their Back…