N.J. Day Care Centers, Summer Camps Can Reopen in June, July

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday that dare care centers will begin to reopen in New Jersey within weeks, and summer camps...

Local Catholic Churches Will Open for ‘Private Prayer’

Roman Catholic churches in the Diocese of Trenton, which oversees worship throughout Ocean County, will reopen for private prayer, allowing small...

N.J. Pet Groomers Can Reopen, But State Bans In-Home Hairdressing Appointments

New Jersey issued guidelines on hair care Monday – for both humans and their four-legged friends. Under the latest order, announced...

Local Man Places 300 Pinwheels, 150 Flags Outside Hospitals to Express Thanks During Pandemic

In a spring season marred by a pandemic and economic uncertainty for many Toms River families, one local resident found inspiration...

Stop & Shop to Host ’60 and Over’ Hours to Protect Vulnerable Customers

The Stop & Shop supermarket chain will reduce their hours overall due concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus, but...

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Starting New Youth Reading Program (Hint: Free Food Involved)

A fast-growing local company is rewarding students who develop their reading skills with free meals at their restaurants through a partnership...

Toms River’s Frazier to Play Ball in Texas, Reports Say

After a two-season local stint with the New York Mets, preceded by a half-season with the Yankees, Toms River’s Todd Frazier...

Wawa Data Breach: Card Numbers From March to Dec. 2019 At Risk

Wawa, a ubiquitous presence in Ocean County, warned that it discovered a data breach that may have exposed credit and debit...

Manchester Shop-Rite, Route 70, Sells Winning ‘Jersey Cash 5’ Lottery Ticket

A supermarket on Route 70 in Manchester has sold a winning ‘Jersey Cash 5’ ticket worth $662,218. One lucky ticket matched...

Meet the Man Behind the Trump RV That’s Been Setting Up Around Ocean County

Rocky Granata, a 59-year-old Edison man, started out supporting Bernie Sanders for president in 2016, but little did he know the...