Recently I wrote here about Gov. Sherrill’s inaugural address, which struck me as too mired in national politics and ...

FORKED RIVER – Police in Lacey Township are investigating a reported armed robbery at the TD Bank at 106 N. Main St. in Forked River, authorities said. The investigation remained active, with several ...

The governing body voted in favor of three ordinances that would bring the township into compliance with affordable housing mandates, but the vote was split narrowly along party lines. Council Vice ...

The Brookdale Performing Arts Center debuted a new type of show for spring 2026. The Laugh Lab at Brookdale is a brand-new adult-themed improv series where comedy gets tested, tried, and totally ...

Security guards will remain on duty at cannabis stores in the borough. A move to lift that requirement from municipal code was discussed during a recent council meeting. During that session Police ...

Term limits for public officials has been talked about a lot over the last few years around the country but little action has been taken to get them in place. The explanation for this has been said to ...

A man was arrested on drug-related charges after police said he ran from officers near Ocean Avenue and was caught following a brief foot chase. The incident happened March 6, when officers with the ...

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation has received two statewide honors recognizing its work in accessibility, historic preservation and public outreach. The awards were presented during ...

A fundraising concert to benefit the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe is scheduled for March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Historic Strand Theater in Lakewood, with internationally recognized performer Cori ...

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County authorities are investigating a fatal late-night crash in Toms River that left one woman dead and ...

Emergency crews responded to a gas leak in Lacey Township earlier in the day, prompting temporary road closures and a response from local service crews. Authorities said the issue was addressed and ...

A recent court ruling upheld the Township’s zoning authority and the leadership’s stance on how it addresses growth in the municipality. At the core of this lawsuit was how much of a parcel can be ...