Ocean County News

BERKELEY TWP, NJ – Mayor Carmen Amato is happy to announce that Berkeley Township Parks will be fully opened this weekend. “Everyone has been extremely patient during this pandemic, as …

BERKELEY TWP, NJ – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. is happy to announce that the 2020 Berkeley Township Farmer’s Market will go on. There will be two locations for visitors …

BERKELEY- Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., announced that 2020 Pre-Season beach badges continue to be sold and will continue until May 31st. Beach badges can be used on Berkeley Township’s …

[Toms River, May 18, 2020]—The Ocean County YMCA will launch the first summer meals program in Toms River on Tuesday, May 26th, at its facility located at 1088 West Whitty …

TOMS RIVER, NJ –  New Jersey Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who holds nearly 30 public jobs, yesterday aborted his plan to fine New Jersey residents $15,000 for committing violations of Phil …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday May 18, 2020 at 6:22 pm, Police Officers Matthew Jamison, Ryan Gladysz and Jody Benecke responded to the Dollar General located in Manhattan Street …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pizza has become the food of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Whether you’re ordering delivery from your favorite local pizzeria or following the lead of Bar Stool Sports …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ –  The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of a woman in Brick Township and have ruled the death as being “suspicious”.  Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River and regional fire departments were busy on Friday fighting fires.  One involved a vehicle on the Garden State Parkway and the other a home …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Three Lakewood residents were charged this week, with one being arrested after police responded to backyard open-fires and religious gatherings.  The practice is called Lag BaOmer, a …

JACKSON, NJ – This week, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said his town would defy Governor Phil Murphy’s ban on recreational sports activities in his town parks and on Thursday, …

FREEHOLD, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, a Democrat is urging Phil Murphy to release the chains he has placed on New Jersey businesses and to open more …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ –  Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday presented a set of rules and guidelines for the Jersey Shore for the near future and has given local communities free reign …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – On Monday Lakewood Rabbi Yisrael Knopfler, who is suing Governor Phil Murphy and the State of New Jersey was arrested after violating Murphy’s Law.  Murphy’s Law is …

JACKSON, N.J. ─ May 14, 2020 ─ Six Flags Great Adventure announced today that it will soon open its Safari adventure as a drive-through experience. This announcement follows New Jersey …

JACKSON, NJ – After a two year battle by the township of Jackson’s municipal council to maintain the quality of life for residents, the new council, led by Mayor Michael …

After watching last night’s council meeting as a resident of Toms River I am beyond disgusted and embarrassed at what I witnesses by elected officials that serve at the residents …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – An Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Yisrael Knopfler was arrested by Lakewood police officers on Monday night for getting unruly with police officers who responded to a complaint of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice Hill, who is promoting skyscrapers in downtown Toms River and working overtime to lower the town’s minimum acreage for houses of worship for campaign …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ –  On the night of May 3rd, Jackson police officers responded to a residence located on Anderson Road on the report of a dispute. The investigation resulted …

JACSKON, NJ – If you follow Hawkin road south past the main entrance to the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management area, eventually to the right, you’ll see a fence as you …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey State Department of Health records today shows 72 out of Toms River’s 98 COVID-19 fatalities occurred at nine different assisted living facilities.  According to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice Hill is calling for the resignation of Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick.  Hill remains furious after he Rodrick exposed a plan for Hill to …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Olympic bobsledder Pavle Jovanovic took his life on Sunday, May 3 at the age of 43. The Toms River, N.J. native started the sport of bobsled …

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina announced last week that his town would be the first one town in New Jersey to bring in a new pop-up movie …