Ocean County News

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – South Toms River is often referred to as a little town with a big heart and political events that unfolded this week proved that motto …

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Move over McDonald’s and Burger King, Manahawkin is officially in the chicken business starting today. Doors opened at 6:30 am this morning. The iconic national brand should …

TRENTON, NJ – After two years of New Jersey school children bouncing back and forth between remote learning and in-school learning, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced mask mandates, and a hypersensitive …

Across New Jersey, there is an epidemic of car thefts. These thefts often involve innercity teens and young adults going into the suburbs and affluent Jersey Shore areas to steal …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you served your country and were rewarded with a full medical disability for your sacrifice, under New Jersey State law, you can apply for a …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The annual Jewish holiday of Purim begins tonight. It’s a celebration of the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia. “The jolly Jewish holiday of Purim is …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last week, the Ocean County GOP met behind closed doors, with armed police officers making sure outsiders and the media did not enter. In that meeting, …

JACKSON, NJ – If you’re looking for a reliable gas station that you know will always be among the cheapest in the Ocean County and Northern Monmouth County area, look …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township is one of New Jersey’s largest towns by size, around 100 or so square miles, and might also hold the record for most pizzerias per …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An alleged crack cocaine and heroin dealer caught running from the scene of a crime within the Prospect Pointe Apartment complex on South New Prospect Road …

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tow truck driver responding to the scene of an automobile crash on Route 571 in Manchester was revived by police officers on scene after collapsing …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Yeshiva World, one of America’s largest and most prominent news sources catering to the Orthodox Jewish community has announced the launch of a Lakewood-centric online news …

by Keely Davenport, Exit 82 Theatre Company TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to re-open their Studio Theater with a full …

JACKSON, NJ – Early Tuesday morning, Philadelphia police captured Gary Cabana 60, at a Greyhound bus terminal. Cabana who was staying at a Best Western Hotel in Philadelphia after stabbing …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a recent reassessment of home values in Toms River sent property taxes for many senior citizens soaring as much as 100%, Mayor Mo Hill continued …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, directed by President Vladimir Putin rages, Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari today warned residents and seniors to watch out for scam …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey residents are growing tired of Governor Phil Murphy, even after he narrowly won his bid for re-election last November. For the first time in his …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Point Pleasant Boro man, William McMenamin, 29, is headed to prison for aggravated assault and robbery for an incident that occurred on April 28, 2021, …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A bill in Trenton is seeking to protect the horseshoe crab population in New Jersey. A bipartisan resolution sponsored by Senator Jean Stanfield and Senator Bob …

JACKSON, NJ – As the weather begins to warm and we close the door on a rough winter season there’s a lot to look forward to this spring in New …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Spring isn’t here yet and the weather is still chilly. You might not be thinking it’s time to register your child for the 2022-23 school year, …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River High School South Chess team had a great run. They finished their season in first place in the Kasparov Division of the Shore …

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – One of New Jersey’s most famous and iconic lighthouses, the Barnegat Lighthouse, nicknamed “Old Barney” will close from March 15th until October for a restoration …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police reported a 24-year-old Toms River man was struck and killed on Route 37 while learning how to ride a motorcycle. Police said …

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County’s Republican Freeholders, now commissioners have a healthy track record of running for office unopposed, but this year, that might change. At this week’s closed-door …