Uncontested Primary Races For Ocean County Freeholder, Surrogate

The county freeholder primary race is uncontested, with Republican incumbents and Democrat challengers each filing. This year, two seats on the...

MacArthur Faces Primary Challenge; Kim to Represent Democrats in Congressional Race

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur will face one primary opponent for the Republican nomination to represent New Jersey’s third congressional district...

Data: Lakewood Dwarfs Neighbors in Number of Bias Crimes, Jews Overwhelmingly Targeted

The vast majority of bias crimes committed in Ocean County occurred in Lakewood – home to a large Orthodox Jewish community...

Mathis Bridge to Reopen by First Week of May

The Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, which carries Route 37 eastbound over Barnegat Bay, will reopen to traffic by the first week...

Biggest Bust Ever: 90,000 Heroin Doses, 19 Pounds of Cocaine, $1.5M in Cash and Cars

What began as a traffic stop in Lakewood last year evolved into what would become the largest drug bust in Ocean...

Ocean County Tax Rate to Drop, Spending to Rise Slightly

Ocean County residents are reaping the rewards of Superstorm Sandy recovery, with a boosted ratable base accounting for a drop in...

Seaside Readies for Polar Plunge, State Warns of Bridge Delays

The annual Seaside Heights Polar Plunge is set for Saturday, and borough crews have been working hard – including during Thursday’s...

Seaside Heights Beach Replenishment ‘Disaster’ Looks to be Averted

Sun, sand and surf will be alive and well in Seaside Heights this summer. Borough officials say they are confident the...

Cedar Bridge Avenue in Lakewood to be Improved Under $1.6M Plan

Cedar Bridge Avenue in Lakewood will undergo an improvement project aimed at making the busy roadway safer, county officials announced this...

Check Your Tickets: $30K Lotto Winner in TR, $495K Winner in Manchester

There are two lucky locals out there, according to state lottery officials. Two tickets, including one purchased in Manchester, matched all...