Freeholders Spar Over Open Space Tax Policy That Opponents Say Creates A ‘Political Piggybank’

The Ocean County freeholder board on Wednesday narrowly rejected a revision to the Open Space Master Plan that would have allowed...

Coronavirus Cases Spike in Ocean County, All Long Term Care Facilities Now Affected

Ocean County health officials on Wednesday said coronavirus cases were spiking in the county, including infections that are now affecting every...

Toms River Councilman: Towns Should Share Burden of Sheltering Homeless This Winter

A Toms River councilman has expressed concern over the possibility that Toms River could shoulder the responsibility of taking in essentially...

Kim Declares Victory, Becoming First Democrat to Retain NJ-3 Seat Since Civil War

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim declared victory in his race to retain one of the nation’s most hard-fought congressional battles, securing another...

Weed Wins in a Landslide in Ocean County, State Legalization Effort Successful

Supporters of legalizing cannabis came out in force Tuesday, propelling New Jersey to likely become the latest state to legalize recreational...

Toms River Libertarian, 22, Among Freeholder Candidates

Even at 22 years old, it’s not Dan Valentine’s first time on the ballot. The Toms River native is a Libertarian...

Police Charge Teen With Attempted Murder in Seaside Park Shooting

A 17-year-old was charged with attempted murder, among other offenses, a day after police say he shot another person in Seaside...

Ocean County Throwing Support Behind Bill to Raise Social Security Increase to 3%

Despite experiencing a financial risk if they develop Covid-19, senior citizens will not see any increase beyond a planned 1.6-percent cost...

BlueClaws (Slightly) Change Their Name, Extend Contract in Lakewood

The Lakewood BlueClaws have a new name – sort of. After days touting a “big announcement” Wednesday night, team executives held...

Ridgeway Boulevard Bridge in Manchester Reopens After Replacement Project

Motorists can again use the Ridgeway Boulevard Bridge in Manchester Township now that work on replacing the span has been completed,...