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…
Child car seat safety inspection offered next week in Brick
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers to ensure their child’s safety. The event…
Career and internship fair coming to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Lakewood Township is offering job and internship seekers a chance to meet with various department officials and discuss future opportunities at a Career and Internship Fair on May 9,…
$1.9 million parcel purchased for open space in Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Berkeley Township partnered to preserve 46 acres of land in Berkeley Township this week. The land will be added to the…
Ocean County has a low-hanging cable problem, commissioner says
Toms River, New Jersey – Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari is worried about thick cables dangling above the heads of residents and tourists alike throughout Ocean County. Now, he is calling for…
Toms River Recreation Department Hiring for Summer Jobs
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Recreation Department is hiring for summer positions in beach and public pool maintenance, beach and pool cashiers, and summer day camp counselors. The minimum hiring…
Jackson Memorial girls LAX wins close game against Brick Township
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial lacrosse team pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Brick Township in a high-scoring match that ended 15-14. The intense match saw both teams putting in a…
Lakewood’s Historic Strand Theater Seeking Porters
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Strand Theater in Lakewood, located at 400 Clifton Avenue, is currently seeking porters to join their team. The board of the theater is searching for individuals who are…
Rita’s unleashes free cold brew frozen coffee to celebrate National Cold Brew Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents love Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. The proof lies in two successful stores in the township. Starting this week, residents will have a new…
Fire risk remains high as Brick firefighters responded to two brush fires this week
Brick, NJ – Firefighters responded to a report of a brush fire in the wooded area near Alameda and East Coral Drive at 1:00 PM on Tuesday. The Herbertsville, Laurelton, Breton Woods,…
Brush fire on Parkway slows Friday evening rush
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A brush fire along the Garden State Parkway in the area of Wall Township slowed traffic along the Garden State Parkway during the Friday evening rush hour. State…
Forest fire sparked in Ocean County days after massive blaze scorched 4,000 acres
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ – Firefighters in Ocean County are once again battling a large fire, this time in Little Egg Harbor Township The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) reported…
Toms River Man Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Connection with Fatal Crash in Lakewood Township
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County…
Toms River Woman Indicted for Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on April 6, 2023, Ashley Beams, 32, of Toms River Township, was indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean…
Church leaders praise firefighters for saving their sacred place during 4,000 acre fire
LAKEHURST, NJ – If there was a day for God to answer prayers, it was on Wednesday as flames from the 4,000-acre Manchester forest fire encircled the Proving Ground Church on Proving…
Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town
Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 miles per…
Cherished Ocean County bar and restaurant shutting its doors for good
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Surf Taco has officially announced it is shutting down its Jackson Township bar and restaurant. After reporting earlier this week, the company confirmed what residents in the town…
New Jersey lawmakers push for moratorium on wind turbine sonar mapping as whales, dolphins die
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers in Trenton are pushing for a moratorium on wind turbine sonar sea floor mapping until they get scientific evidence that the activity is not related to the increase…
Governor Murphy launches transgender website using part of $40 million American Rescue Plan funding
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County lawmakers are upset after Governor Phil Murphy continues to cut funding to schoolchildren but allocated a large amount of money to build a transgender hub using…
Multiple media outlets misreport Passover carnival accident in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Multiple media outlets today, including the New York Post, ABC News, and Daily Voice have misreported a tragic incident in Lakewood Township on Monday. An erroneous initial report by…
Toms River is 8th largest city in New Jersey and moving up the list quickly
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents are facing another growth spurt that could soon move the growing city up a notch in the next few years. Yes, let’s face it, Toms…