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BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, …

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department has added two new Special Law Enforcement Officers to its ranks following a swearing-in ceremony held earlier this week. Chief David Forrester …

One injured in vehicle crash involving utility pole on Coastal Highway in Ocean City OCEAN CITY, Md. — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash with injuries Saturday night at …

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A pet project by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to restore a 2-story home in Barnegat is turning into a money pit for taxpayers. The …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on a series of appointments and reappointments across several key advisory and governance boards, including tourism, education, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ocean County officials will consider more than 20 traffic safety improvements during the upcoming meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, with changes spanning speed …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Wednesday on a series of ordinances totaling more than $70 million in infrastructure and facility upgrades, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Shortly after Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was spotted downtown with a camera crew, led by development lobbyist George Gilmore, it was reported that he …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Law enforcement officers from across Ocean County gathered Friday to mark the 34th Annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, honoring those who lost their lives …

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning of hazardous marine weather conditions …

JACKSON, NJ — Diamond Dance Academy has been selected as Jackson Township’s Small Business Highlight for the month of May, Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri announced this week. Palmeri visited the studio …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Bahama Breeze restaurant in Toms River closed without warning Friday, leaving employees and patrons surprised as they arrived to find the doors locked. Workers reported …

Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A structure fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at Roberts Mobile Home Park, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and leading to the safe evacuation of all residents …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican State Senators Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Latham Tiver (R-8) are calling on Governor Phil Murphy to suspend state taxes on electricity bills, citing increased pressure on …

AQUINNAH, Mass. — A rehabilitated grey seal that was treated and released in New Jersey has been spotted more than 180 miles away, relaxing on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, …

MANCHESTER, N.J. — Three newly appointed Special Law Enforcement Class I Officers were sworn in during Monday’s Township Council meeting, marking the latest additions to Manchester Township’s public safety team …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore facing mounting criticism from within his party, Republican insiders are increasingly looking ahead to 2026, when Gilmore’s chairmanship could …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township, like many towns across New Jersey, is being inundated with hundreds of requests for documents filed under the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Under …

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department confirmed Tuesday that there is no credible threat linked to this weekend’s Boardwalk Rock concert, following a series of unverified social …

NEWARK, N.J. — Federal officials acknowledged a string of serious drone incidents across New Jersey in 2024, including airspace intrusions near a nuclear facility and the forced diversion of a …

TRENTON, N.J. — Conservative radio host and gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea slammed former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, calling it the latest in a string of …

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning …

The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe.  This week, …