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…
We’re Concerned: Seaside Heights mayor speaks out on delays by 10-story building developer
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – For years it was one of the most iconic structures in Seaside Heights—a rusted-out steel framed skeleton of a building that was never built. Eventually, the building at…
Toms River Mayor Hill Upset After Rodrick Blocks $13.9 Million Downtown Expansion Line of Credit
TOMS RIVER. NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is angry today. On Tuesday, Toms River Councilmen Daniel Rodrick and Justin Lamb blocked a request by Hill for a $13.9 million line…
Environmental group sues to stop wind farm mapping off Jersey coast
Nino Cambria on April 5, 2023 Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) is suing the National Marine Fisheries Services, also known as NOAA Fisheries, to stop their vessel survey sites that collect…
Georgia Woman Charged with Theft for Taking Funds from Point Pleasant Law Office
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Borough Police Chief Adam Picca announced that last Thursday, Donna Frustieri, 55, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, was charged with Theft…
Toms River Mayor Hill Says to Expect More Hi-Rise Apartment Buildings Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the construction of two ten-story twin tower apartment buildings in Downtown Toms River, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, in an interview with Shorebeat this week, said…
Berkeley Township Provides Free Child Passenger Safety Seat Safety Inspections
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township’s Mayor Carmen Amato and Police Chief Kevin Santucci have collaborated to promote child safety by announcing a new initiative. The Berkeley Township Police Department, in partnership…
Ocean County Legislators Blast Murphy’s Funding of Transgender Website with Pandemic Relief Funds
Ocean County lawmakers questioned Gov. Phil Murphy's use of pandemic relief funds to develop a 'Transgender Information Hub' website while other critical needs that could have been funded have been ignored.…
Why Toms River Residents are Fighting Phil Murphy’s Plan to Develop Toxic Superfund Site
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents continue to fight against a proposal by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to turn 250 acres of one of the nation’s worst superfund disaster sites…
Jackson tornado confirmed as Ef-2 with 120-mile-per-hour winds
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said he was relieved after learning that nobody was injured due to an EF-2 tornado with 120-mile-per-hour plus winds. Reina met with officials from…
Adventure Crossing responds to former town official calling tornado destruction karma
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing USA, a project that promised to bring sports and entertainment-related jobs and tourism to Ocean County and Jackson Township, has announced it will be closed for…
New multi-million dollar Adventure Crossing dome burst during passing storm
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A passing storm that caused massive damage in Jackson Township also ripped apart the Adventure Crossing golf dome Saturday night. The storm, which downed trees and telephone lines…
Widespread power outages reported in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Widespread power outages were reported Saturday night in Jackson and the police department is asking residents to call the power company to report the outages and for questions…
Thousands without power after passing storm in Howell, Jackson area
JACKSON, NJ – Approximately 15,000 homes are without power after a passing storm with high winds and hail passed through northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County Saturday night. “JCP&L is responding…
Grandfather arrested for beating granddaughter with garden rake in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Police officers have charged a township resident for beating his granddaughter with the handle of a garden rake. The criminal case has since been referred to the…
Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…
New Brick mayor’s budget promises 0% tax increase
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Newly selected Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate has submitted her first annual budget for review by the township council and its promising a zero percent tax increase. At…
Police investigating alleged gun threat at Brick Township school
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Brick are continuing to investigate a reported gun threat at a school in Brick Township. According to police, a parent reported statements made by unnamed individuals…
Shore town calls for an unbiased investigation into whale and dolphin deaths
NEPTUNE, NJ – What’s killing off an unusually high amount of whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore? While many shore area public officials are blaming sonar-based surveys of the ocean floor…
Man Found Guilty of Weapon Possession
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Mark Britt, a 32-year-old resident of Manchester Township, New Jersey, was found guilty on Monday of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Harassment in connection…
24th dolphin since December beached at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Officials have confirmed that another marine mammal has washed ashore and died at the Jersey Shore. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a harbor porpoise was found…