Barnegat Brush Fire Is Under Control
The State Forest Fire Service says the fire thats been spreading through Barnegat since Saturday afternoon is under control.
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Seaside Park Nayor And Children Charged In Restaurant Incident
A Saturday night incident in a Boulevard bistro that left the Mayor of Seaside Park and his two grown children facing misdemeanors is the object of a police probe.
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Two Injured In Route 70 Accident
Toms River Police are investigating a Sunday night accident on Route 70 just west of Route 527.
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Berkeley Council To Change Sign Ordinance
All those signs along Route 9 in Berkeley are causing headaches for drivers and business owners.
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Residents Concerned About Wind Turbine Noise
Plans are in the works to set up Ocean Gates second wind turbine to power the Boro's water treatment facility.
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Late Unemployment Checks In The Mail
Thousands of New Jerseyans whose unemployment checks weren't deposited into their bank accounts Friday as usual should get them today.
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Navy Lakehurst Engineer Creates Revolutionary Nozzle (PHOTO)
A Navy Lakehurst engineer creates a novel new device that could change the way fire fighters do their job.
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Autopsy: Couple Drowned
An autopsy on the two people killed after their car plunged into Barnegat Bay in Seaside Park on Tuesday shows they drowned.
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New Lease Program Aims for Affordable Home Solar Energy
Solar panels save money, but installation and maintenance can cost tens of thousands of dollars. At New Jersey Resources in Wall, a new program aims for affordable home solar power - through a lease arrangement.
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Adler Bucks Party Tide, Votes No on Federal Health Care Plan
Members of the House of Representatives appear increasingly ready to approve the federal health care reform bill that's been a struggle since President Obama took office. Shore-based Representative John Adler isn't one of them.
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Christie Calls For Across-The-Board Municipal Aid Cuts (AUDIO)
Late yesterday, the Christie administration released the breakdown of state aid for New Jersey towns and cities. The figures sent shockwaves through the Garden State as mayors scrambled to devise ways to come to grips with the cuts.
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Holt Demands Reversal In Fort Monmouth Closure
Plans may be in the works to convert Fort Monmouth to civilian uses, but Representative Rush Holt hasn't given up the fight.
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Arrests Made In Major Drug Investigation
A man and woman sharing the same Toms River address face charges in a major Ocean County cocaine investigation.
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Police Dog, Handler Reunited
An Egg Harbor Township Police Dog is reunited with his handler.
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Protecting Barnegat Bay
Storm-water run off and pollution is causing the Barnegat Bay harm.
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Ex-GOP Candidate: Primary Is The Way To Go (AUDIO)
What do you get when you take three Republicans all vying for the same Congressional seat? A primary election of course!
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School Districts Prepare For Cuts
School districts throughout the state are getting a clear picture on how the Governor's budget cuts are going to impact them.
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Shore Mayors Deal With Budget Fallout
Cuts to municipal aid means mayors across the state face the prospect of raising taxes, cutting programs, or layoffs.
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Adler To Vote Against Health Care Plan (AUDIO)
Third district Congressman John Adler voices his opposition to the revised health care bill currently awaiting a house vote.
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Two Arrested For Shoplifting Air Beds
Two Seaside Heights men are arrested and charged with shoplifting after they allegedly stole air-beds from the JC Penney store in the Ocean County Mall.
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Tuckerton Moves Forward On Dredging
Tuckerton moves forward with plans to get the Thompson's Creek dredged.
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Calculating The Cost Of The Latest Storm
The numbers are still being calculated but whatever the cost is to repair New Jersey's beaches from the last nor'easter chances are cash strapped towns and the state will be seeking help from the federal government.
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Car Plunges Into Barnegat Bay Killing 2
Seaside Park police say two people are dead after their car plunged into Barnegat Bay early this morning.
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Two Stafford Unions Agree To New Contract
Two unions in Stafford Township agree to a four year contract that calls for a one-year wage freeze and 10 furlough days.
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Barnegat Schools Prepare Job Cuts
Barnegat Township school officials are making plans to eliminate jobs in the face of state aid cuts and a $1-million dollar budget hole.
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Toms River To Sell Off Liquor License
Toms River Township looks to make a little money for the 2010 budget without burdening residents by selling off a liquor license.
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Man Drifts Into Utility Pole While Using Cell Phone
A classic example of the dangers of using cell phones while driving.
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Teen Charged With Attack On Brother
A Toms River teenager faces aggravated assault charges for allegedly taking a kitchen knife to his 20-year-old brother.
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Nor'Easter Sweeps Away Tons Of Sand
The weekend nor'easter swept away 75-truck loads of sand used to protect Long Beach Township homes. .
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Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Seeks Grand Marshal Nominations
Organizers of Ocean County's Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival are once again looking for a parade Grand Marshal.
Event Chairman Michael Blandina says the Grand Marshal is not only the ceremonial leader of the weekend but the face of events leading up to the 19th annual celebration.
Blandina says, "well as we have in the past, we're looking for a community oriented individual who is of good moral character and is very giving of the community."
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Weekend Storm Erodes Beaches Throughout The State
Towns throughout the state of New Jersey continue to survey the damage mother nature left behind from a weekend storm. Some beaches are not in good shape.
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National Nutrition Month Focuses on Eating Healthy on a Budget
Ocean County Health Department officials remind you to eat your fruits and veggies along with vitamin and fiber rich foods during National Nutrition Month.
But just how do you maintain a nutritious diet on a limited budget? County Health Department Spokeswoman Leslie Terjesen says it's their goal to encourage people to be smart consumers as well.
She says, "One of the things that we do when we talk with people, is not only to get people to read labels but we get...
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Big Employment Push for US Census 2010 In Ocean County
U-S Census 2010 forms arrive in mailboxes this week, and it's certain that some will go unreturned. Who'll do the followup? Maybe you.
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Christie Declares State Of Emergency
Governor Christie has declared a State Of Emergency in New Jersey as a powerful coastal storm has flooded the state, knocked out power to thousands and continues to cause problems on this Monday morning.
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County Health Department Ready For H1N1 Return
The H1N1 Influenza may not be on the front page everyday like it was but it's something we still have to deal with.
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Contest Encourages Kids To Recycle
To encourage increased recycling in children, Ocean County introduces the school recycling grant program.
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Lacey's Route 9 Plan Runs Into Opposition
One Ocean County town has a solution for unclogging Route 9 traffic, but local activists see it as an environmental and safety threat.
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Rain, Wind Knock Out Power To Thousands (PHOTOS)
A powerful rain storm blew across New
Jersey on Saturday, ripping the tops of buildings, causing
widespread train service suspension and knocking out power to at
least 166,000 utility customers.
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Ocean Grove Fire Threatens Entire Block
A fire in Ocean Grove is reportedly threatening to burn an entire block.
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Mountain Lion Sighting In Monmouth
Monmouth County authorities are investigating reports of mountain lions in the Manalapan area.
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The Sound Of Cannons Is Only Training
If you hear the sound of cannon fire in the distance this weekend it's not your imagination.
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Stafford Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect
Stafford Police arrest a suspect in Monday's robbery of a TD Bank branch in Manahawkin.
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Civilian Housing Study Bill Passes in the Full State Senate
The State Senate unanimously passes a bill commissioning three impact studies regarding the Navy's plans to place civilians in base housing at Naval Weapons Station Earle. 12th District Monmouth County State Senator Jennifer Beck says they're primarily concerned with the security risk.
"it's really crazy that you would have a security gate a thousand feet down where they go through all sorts of checks on everybody and you have another entrance right next to it where they're...
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First Responders Search for Teen That Jumped From a Lacey Bridge
A 17-year-old Brick Township male teenager is taken to Community Medical Center for evaluation after jumping off the Beach Boulevard Bridge in Lacey Township Wednesday night. Several fire departments, the Lacey EMS and Lacey Dive Team responded to the scene around 7:15 to search for the teen after receiving a 9-1-1 call but later found that he fled the area. The teen was located at a nearby residence.
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Monmouth Law Enforcement Officials Launch a Search for a Bank Robbery Suspect in
The search is on for a Manasquan bank robbery suspect who threatened to blow up the Two RIver Community Bank. Administrative Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutors Michael Cunningham says the suspect entered the Two River branch at the intersection of Parker Avenue and Route 71 around 2:20 yesterday, brandishing a revolver and displaying what appeared to be two grenades.
The robbery triggered the lock down of the Manasquan Elementary School and disrupted the schedules of two other...
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Stafford Bank Robbery Suspect Snagged
Stafford Police arrest a suspect in Monday's robbery of a T-D Bank branch in Manahawkin. Police credit good detective work for catching up with Ship Bottom resident Jeff Alberti yesterday. Alberti is suspected of entering the bank wearing a mask and handing a teller a note demanding cash. He's in the Ocean County Jail on $75-thousand dollars bail.
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The American Red Cross Offers Relief to Shore Residents
The American Red Cross not only responds to large scale national and international disasters, they respond to small local emergencies as well. Jersey Coast Chapter Chief Disaster Officer Leo Pratte says they have a disaster action team ready to respond 24/7 and he says many times they can get there within 30 to 60 minutes.
"We'll go out during any disaster situation which includes fires. We should be there on scene. We should be there to help that person through the process of...
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Spare Clean Energy Funds From Budget Ax, Assemblyman Urges Governor
Governor Chris Christie's plan to shift $158 million in Clean Energy grant money to help balance the state budget could cost New Jersey a fortune in potential industry and jobs, and possibly stall years of progress against pollution, says the Chairman of the state Assembly Environment Committee.
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Police Search For 2 Missing Shore Women (PHOTOS)
Investigators need your help in locating two missing people.
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Tea Party Protests Health Care (PHOTO)
Ocean County Tea Party members held a protest against President Obama's proposed health care reform in front of Congressman John Adler's Toms River office. (photo by Jason Allentoff)
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Man Injured Crossing Route 37
An Ocean Township pedestrian sustains back and leg injuries after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Route 37 tuesday night.
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Plastic Chowder Soup
Clean Ocean Action Executive Director Cindy Zipf says many people have heard about the great pacific garbage patch but few people realize there is one in the Atlantic Ocean too.
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The Fourth Annual Stafford Children's Fair is This Saturday
There's a fair taking place at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin this Saturday geared toward helping families with children in Southern Ocean County.
Stafford Township Education Foundation Childcare Services Supervisor Laura Piano says fifty vendors are expected to participate in the 4th annual Stafford Children's Fair. The event is hosted by the Foundation and the Van Dyk Group. Piano says the goal of the fair is two-fold. "The first one is for families to come...
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Rullo Continues To Campaign
Although Ocean and Burlington County Republicans have announced endorsement for former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Runyan in the 3rd District Congressional race, Toms River businessman Joe Rullo says he will force a primary.
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Arrest Made In Colts Neck Break-In
A Patterson man is arrested after allegedly breaking into a Colts Neck home.
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Stafford Administrator Reduces Raise
Stafford Township's Administrator James Moran is voluntarily reducing his scheduled raise this year.
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Everybody Counts In Ocean County
Ocean County Complete Count Committee members go into a full-court press to count every county resident in the 2010 census.
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Berleley Townshp Throws Cold Water On Rate Increase Request
United Water Toms River's bid to raise rates for the second time in three years falls on deaf ears in Berkeley Township.
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Will Conroy Resignation Affect Stafford Police Layoffs?
The battle in Stafford Township between officials and the police department continues on with a new wrinkle.
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Stafford Police Seek Bank Robber
Police in Stafford are searching for a man who robbed the TD Bank on East Bay Avenue.
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Police ID Body Found Near Seaside Heights
The woman whose lifeless body was found by a fisherman on the Barnegat Bay shoreline near Seaside Sunday is a Warren County native.
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Rullo Will Push For GOP Primary
He may not have Ocean County's Republican endorsement to run for Congress, but Joe Rullo plans to force a primary election.
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Ocean County Cuts Overtime
In an effort to reduce expenses in Ocean County, overtime has been trimmed by 27 percent.
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2nd Haiti Amputee Relief Drive Is This Weekend
The second Haiti amputee relief drive is this weekend in Monmouth County.
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Red Light Cameras Find Success In Brick
Red light cameras have been up at the intersection of Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road for a few weeks.
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Police Investigate Body Found In Seaside Heights
Ocean County authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found along the bayfront in Seaside Heights.
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Stafford Police Chief Retires Early
With controversy surrounding the possible layoffs of five Stafford police officers at the end of the month, the Police Chief decides to retire early.
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Patching Ocean County's Potholes
Ocean County road crews have traded snow plows for pothole repair vehicles.
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Brick Link Adjusts Schedule For Budget Cuts
Hit with a $45,000 cut from the state, Ocean County officials must immediately revise its Brick Link bus line with a new emphasis on morning and afternoon commuters.
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Barnegat Couple Due In Court On Animal Cruelty Charges
The Barnegat couple that left 64 animals to die in their home are set to appear in municipal court this afternoon, where they face $48,000 in fines.
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Red Tape Review Comes To Monmouth
The Red Tape review group makes a stop in Monmouth County. Lt Governor Kim Guadagno, one of the members of the group, wants to hear your ideas as they come up with ways the Administrative Procedure Act can be revised. She says one thing they are specifically looking to do it eliminate unfunded local mandates.
The Red Rape review group is holding a public meeting Tuesday at 4pm at the Warner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.
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Runyan Gets Ocean County GOP Endorsement (AUDIO)
Former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Runyan has received the endorsement of Ocean County Republicans in the 3rd District Congressional race. The seat is currently held by Democrat Jon Adler.
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Oyster Creek Gets Good Report
The Oyster Creek nuclear power plant gets a good annual performance report card from federal regulators.
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Jenkinsons Holds Job Fair On Sunday
Spruce up your business best, dust off the resume and head to Jenkinsons in Point Pleasant this Sunday.
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Assembly Committee Advances Bill Protecting Seniors From Fraud
Predators who pry money from the elderly or mentally deficient will face whopping fines and prison time if a bill introduced by Ocean County legislators becomes state law.
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Holmdel House Fire and Death Ruled Suspcious
A preliminary investigation of a fatal Wednesday night house fire in Holmdel appears to be the result of a murder-suicide. Reports say, officials in the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office have determined that the male resident was fatally shot by the female resident who then started the blaze before turning the gun on herself. Officials have not released the identity of the couple who resided at the Red Hill road home. The woman ran a dog-obedience school in an adjacent building on the...
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A Fishermen's Group Makes Plans to Sue the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Auth
A group of fishermen serve notice to the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority that it intends to sue over alleged environmental violations at the Monmouth Park Racetrack. The Sandy Hook Waterman's Alliance reportedly sent "notice of intent papers" to the authority and various state and federal agencies Monday. The notice claims the track continuously discharges pollutants that contaminate the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers. However, Sports Authority spokesman John Samerjan...
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The Recession is Hurting More Families
More and more families are feeling the brunt of the economic downturn. United Way of Ocean County Executive Director Lisa Giannascoli says a recent hunger and homelessness survey of 25 of the nation's largest cities shows "76 percent saw increases in the number of families who were finding themselves homeless and the average increase 10 percent increase just in one year."
Giannascoli says with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act they've begun a...
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Cooling Tower Supporters Make Case To State Board
A widespread coalition of ecology and fishing interests press their case to state environmental leaders to turn cooling towers at Oyster Creek from a suggestion to a requirement.
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Holmdel Fire Kills 2
Two people are dead following a massive house fire in Holmdel.
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Home Secuirty System Activation Leads To Hunt For Burgular
The activation of a home security system leads to the search for a burglar in Brick.
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Runyon Gets Endorsements
Burlington County formally endorses former football star Jon Runyan for the 3rd district congressional race.
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Berkeley Mayor Jason Varano Explains How They've Been Able to Prevent Layoffs
Another Ocean County community is also forced make tough belt-tightening decisions in the wake of state aid cuts, revenue losses and a dwindling municipal surplus.
On WOBM's Open Forum, Berkeley Township Mayor Jason Varano says last year they were able to eliminate five positions through attrition. "This year we have several positions that have opened that we have not hired back. We only hired a coupled of positions we had to for essential services."
Varano...
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Congressman John Adler Shares His Thoughts on WOBM's Open Forum
The President and Washington lawmakers are hammering out the details of a condensed federal health reform bill that may now be more palatable to Representatives once dead set against it. On Wobm's open forum, 3rd District Democratic Congressman John Adler was asked if he'll change his mind too?
Adler says, "if it has cost containment, if it makes insurance more affordable for businesses, then it's something i'll consider voting for but if it doesn't have cost containment the...
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A Little Egg Harbor Committeeman Faces Unemployment Fraud Charges
A Little Egg Harbor official faces theft charges related to unemployment fraud. Ocean County Prosecutors Office Chief Mike Mohel says Little Egg Harbor Committeeman Scott Stites was charged Tuesday March 2nd with one count of theft by deception in excess of $500 based upon an allegation that he fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits, a third degree offense.
Mohel says "Committeeman Stites was also charged with one count of making an unsworn falsification because he is...
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Police Supporters Pack Stafford Meeting
It's a familiar issue these days. Facing increased costs and budgetary shortfalls, township officials throughout New Jersey look at ways to make cuts and save money.
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Park Fire Termed Suspicious
A fire that destroyed an Ocean County Parks building in Barnegat on Monday is now considered suspicous in nature by Township and County investigators.
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Dems To Freeholders: Cut Spending First
Ocean County Democrats are urging the Board of Freeholders to reduce government spending instead of raising taxes tonight.
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OCHD Investigates Wind Turbine Noise Complaints
Ocean Gate officials are dealing with noise complaints from some residents who live near the wind turbine.
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Man Held Up During Craig's List Sale
A Jackson man attempting to buy speakers from Craig's List is allegedly held up by the seller instead.
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Man Smacks Lawyer In Courtroom
A Neptune man on trial for assault, allegedly smacks his lawyer in a State Superior courtroom in Ocean County yesterday.
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Volleyball Tournament Returns To Belmar
The AVP Vollyball Tour is returning to Belmar this summer.
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Toms River-To-Newark Airport Bus In Limno
An upgraded NJ Transit bus run between Toms River and Newark goes into limbo, a victim of Governor Chris Christie's austerity moves.
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Getting Around Coastal Monmouth County Towns Might Become Easier Soon
Nora Shepard with the Monmouth Planning Board says the county is applying for a federal grant so it can try a pilot trolley service between Belmar and Asbury Park.
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Toms River Schools Sets Snow Make Up Days
Hey kids! What would you rather do - have a snow day or go to school in the summer?
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3 Sentenced In Jackson Gas Station Robbery
Three men face five-year prison sentences after confessing to the robbery of a Jackson Township service station attendant in 2008.
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Police Search For Middletown Bank Robber
The search is on for the suspect who robbed a TD Bank branch in Middletown Monday morning.
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Red Bank Man Injured In Shooting
A shooting in Asbury Park Sunday night leaves a Red Bank man with serious injuries.
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Shore Assemblymen Seek To Strengthen Domestic Restraining Orders
State legislation with its origins at the Shore aims to enhance protections for people who obtain domestic restraining orders, as well as penalties for those who violate them more than once.
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Safety Lessons Are Learned From Toms River Fire Tragedy
Missing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors as well as the improper discarding of cigarettes all appear to be the recipe for disaster in a fatal Toms River house fire where death could have been prevented early Saturday morning.
Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford says investigators determined the fire ignited in a plastic trash receptacle on the den level and had been burning for several hours before a newspaper delivery person noticed smoke seeping out of the Pine Hill Road home and...
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Lakewood BlueClaws Recruiting Host Families for the 2010 Season
If you have a little room to spare, the Lakewood BlueClaws are looking for host families for its players.
Lanoka Harbor resident Kathy Palamara and her husband Bob have hosted a total of five players so far. She explains why local families should consider housing a player.
"I think that the reason people should open their homes is that these are young guys are away from home, some for the very first time, and they really can use support and friendship and a loving...
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Judges Order Retrial Or Release For Convicted Toms River Murder Accomplice
Ocean County authorities have 90 days to decide whether they'll re-try a Toms River man convicted as an accomplice in a 1983 double homicide in the township. If not, 79-year-old Anthony Alongi leaves prison a free man for the first time in 20 years.
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Freeholders Seek Federal Dollars To Go Green
In an effort to continue with their commitment to go green, the Ocean County Freeholders seek out aid from Uncle Sam in the form of a grant. Officials hope others follow a similar path.
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Asbury Park Fire Leaves 8 Homeless
A fire in Asbury Park leaves eight people homeless and injures a firefighter.
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Man, Woman From Brick Arrested For Murder
State police have charged two people from Brick in the beating death of a man whose badly burned body was found in southern New Jersey last week.
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Activist Pearl Schwartz Passes
A longtime civil activist who served in a variety of volunteer roles in Ocean County during the 1970's and 80's has died.
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3 Die In Toms River House Fire
An early morning fire in Toms River leaves three people dead, including two adults and one child.
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Lacey Man Burned In Home Electrical Fire
A 52-year-old Lacey Township man is transported to Community Medical Center after sustaining burns to his hands in an afternoon house fire.
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JCP+L Begins Remediation Project In Tuckerton
JCP+L is scheduled to begin a remediation project in Tuckerton this spring.
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Stafford Police Chief Warns Of Downside As Layoffs Loom
As of the end of March, Stafford Township officials plan to save roughly $600,000 dollars a year as they reduct their police force by five. But Stafford PD Chief Tom Conroy contends that a smaller, overworked force of 52 is the wrong choice for a town of 27,000 and growing.
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Advice To Help You Beat The Winter Blues
Lack of sunlight and miserable weather can make people depressed says Morristown based psychologist Doctor Steven Tobias who recommends doing fun things while you're stuck indoors.
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New Jersey Connetion To Sea World Death
There appears to be an New Jersey connection in the Sea World tragedy that claimed a veteran marine mammal trainer.
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Lakewood Woman Confesses To Bank Robbery
A Lakewood woman faces eight years in prison after confessing to robbing a bank in Jackson Township last year.
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Another Drop Out From 3rd Congressional GOP Race
Another one bites the dust. Now, Ocean Township Mayor Joe Lachawiec says he's out of the congressional race for the Republican nomination in the 3rd district.
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Save The Horse Regroups To Help Horse Racing
As Governor Christie's gaming, sports and entertainment advisory commission looks for ways to revitalize New Jersey's horse racing interests, Monmouth Freeholder Lillian Burry regroups her Save-The-Horse committee.
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Another Drops Out Of Congressional Race
Another one bites the dust. Now, Ocean Township Mayor Joe Lachawiec says he's out of the congressional race for the Republican nomination in the 3rd district. This comes after Toms River businessman Mo Hill withdrew his name earlier this week, citing party unity. Mayor Lachawiec says its based on financial issues...
The Mayor says he's called former NFL player Jon Runyan of Burlington County to offer his support. . The Ocean County GOP screening committee has made no...
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Plumsted Student Who Threatened A School Official is Found With Weapons
Law enforcement officials discover two loaded handguns in the bedroom of a Plumsted Township teenager who allegedly threatend a school official. The 16-year-old reportedly told New Egypt High School Principal Thomas Farrell last Friday February 19th that he planned to bring a gun to the school and kill him. Police say the guns were registered to the boy's father. The teen is charged with juvenile weapons and terroristic threat counts.
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Kids and Their Families Are Being Ecouraged to Enter A County-Wide Snow Sculptur
More snow means another opportunity to participate in a county-wide snow sculpture photo contest. The contest is being conducted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department and is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders.
Lisa O'Neill, Recreation Supervisor of Sports says, "We encourage kids and their families to get out and design and create their own snow sculpture. It can be a snow man or anything from your own imagination and we do give out prizes."...
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Woman Hit By Car In Parking Lot
A Toms River woman suffers a severe leg injury after being struck by a car in a parking lot.
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Long Fight Is Brewing Over Cooling Towers At Oyster Creek
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are requiring the nation's oldest nuclear plant to build cooling towers to alleviate fish kills and algae blooms in the Barnegat Bay.
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Adler Calls Fox Flexibility In Conservation Act
Joined by thousands of people from the Jersey Shore and the east coast who depend on fishing for a living or for recreation, Congressman John Adler calls on his peers to create a more flexible Magnuson-Stevens Conservation Act.
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School Renamed After President Obama
This Black History Month some students in Monmouth County are celebrating in a big way - by renaming their school after the President of the United States.
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Barnegat Teens Charged With Break-Ins
Two Barnegat teens are in hot water, facing multiple burglary and theft counts.
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Ocean County College Prepares For Budget Shortfall
Citing a shortfall of nearly $1.5million dollars in Governor Chris Christie's current-year spending cuts, Ocean County College officials take a knife to their own budget.
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Text Message Helps In Arrest
A text message leads to a burglary charge against a Stafford man.
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Double Trouble For Brick Woman
A Brick woman accused in an accident that killed a West Orange attorney has been indicted in an unrelated case.
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Long Branch Cop Suspended For Club Incident
A Long Branch police officer is arrested after allegedly participating in an assault outside a nightclub.
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Ocean County School District First In NJ To Use Smartphone Technology
Cell phones aren’t banned in this school. Toms River Regional school district and Verizon Wireless are partnering in the pilot program, which kicks off today.
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Jackson Launches Emergency Notification System
Jackson Township is about to launch an emergency notification system.
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Toms River man arrested for impersonating medical doctor
A Toms River man is arrested for impersonating a medical doctor.
The Ocean County Prosecutors Office says 54 year-old Patrick Lynch assumed the identity of a legitimate physician formerly employed by him, Dr. Andrew Nelson.
After a falling out between the two, Lynch, owner of Visiting Doctors of NJ LLC, began seeing patients and representing himself as Nelson.
Anyone who has been seen or treated by Lynch should contact Toms River Police at 732-349-0150.
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Public Hearing In Lacey Has Bearing On Nuclear Power Plant's Future
Ecology is the point of a Wednesday public hearing in Lacey Township, but economics are the subtext.
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Ten Arrested, More Sought in Ocean County Drug Probe
Federal and local investigators in Ocean County and New York believe they've cracked a major cocaine ring with the arrest of 10 suspects.
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Stafford Township Considers Police Layoffs
Stafford Township Mayor John McMenamin reportedly is considering laying off five police officers and several public works employees as a budget belt-tightening move.
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Public Comment Sought On Oyster Creek Cooling Towers
What method should be used to cool the nuclear reactor at the Oyster Creek Generating Station?
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Judge Allows Release Of "Jersey Shore" On DVD
The man who claims his beating captured in an episode of MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore loses his bid to bar release of the video.
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Former Barnegat Sub Pleads To Lesser Charge
A former Barnegat Township High School substitute teacher, accused of trying to inappropriately touch a student and charged with harassment in January, pleads to a lesser charge.
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Lakewood Officials Try Again to Provide a Pickup Area For Day Laborers
Lakewood officials pass two ordinances they're hoping will correct its day-laborer issue while extending compassion to people meerly looking work.
The first ordinance prohibits motorist and pedestrians from soliciting employment from the township's streets and sidewalks. The second resolution, establishes an employment services area (ESA) for people seeking work.
Lakewood Mayor Steven Langert says "what we're hoping to do is to create an off-street area whereby...
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Taking The Pulse Of Jersey Shore Business
So just how is business doing at the Jersey Shore now that the economy is slowly improving?
An annual outlook survey says things are movin' on up. Spirits are high and confiendence is returning.
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Survey Underway To Find The Top Ten New Jersey Beaches
The New Jersey Top Ten Beaches Survey was created three years ago by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea Grant and the Richard Stockton College Coastal Research Center.
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Gay Marriage Supporters March On Kean's Office
About 150 people marched through downtown Asbury Park Friday night to Senator Sean Kean's office in support of gay marriage.
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Gonzalez Indicted For Lakewood SWAT Ambush
A grand jury hands up a 34-count-indictment against a suspected guns and drugs trafficker accussed of ambushing four Lakewood SWAT team members last year.
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Toms River Man Succumbs To Burns
A Toms River man succumbs to severe burns after accidentally setting himself on fire.
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Toms River Schools Prepare For Cuts
Governor Christie's plan to withhold millions in state aid from schools is going to hurt the Toms River Regional District right in the pocketbook.
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Another Republican Challenger For Adler
Toms River businessman Joe Rullo officially launches his bid to face John Adler in November's 3rd District Congressional race.
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Cops Nab Double Bank Robber
Law enforcement officials believe they have the man who robbed an Aberdeen bank earlier this month.
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Bill Closes Homestead Rebate Loophole
A bill making progress in Trenton closes a loophole that causes a widow or widower to loose their Homestead Rebate checks once an eligible spouse dies.
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Registration Opens for Barnegat Citizens' Police Academy
Folks in Barnegat can learn the township's crime-fighting capabilities during the Police Department's next Citizens' Police Academy.
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Southern Ocean County community helps rebuild family's home in an 'Extreme Makeo
About 100 kids from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin shouted, "Move that bus!" Thursday morning in their own local version of Extreme Home Makeover...
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Ocean County's Costly Snow Removal Bill
Ocean County's total snow removal cost is now estimated at $1.8 million dollars.
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Potholes Are A Growing Problem As Old Man Winter Beats Us Up (AUDIO)
First we had to endure icy road conditions caused by record-setting snow storms. Now yet another hazard out there! Massive potholes are left behind as Mother Nature and Old Man Winter give us a season we will never forget.
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Beach Smoking Ban Up For Consideration In State Senate
A State Senate committee is slated to discuss three bills that would ban smoking on public beaches today.
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"Bus" Moves For A Beach Haven Family
He lives with Cerebral Palsy, and his widowed mother works multiple jobs to support him and his two brothers.
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A Monmouth County School Celebrates A Historic Occasion
Next week the K through 5th grade students at Bangs Avenue Elementary School in Asbury Park will be able to say they attend Barack H Obama Elementary School.
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3rd District Seat: Five Republicans Want It - What to do?
Five Republicans set the cross hairs on the Third District Congressional seat currently held by Democrat John Adler. A special screening process is underway that could avoid a June primary.
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School Bus, Pickup Collide In Berkeley Township
A school bus and pickup truck collide in Berkeley Township.
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Monmouth State Lawmaker Weighs In On COAH Freeze
A shore area state lawmaker reacts to the recent Council on Affordable Housing freeze and a court challenge to that.
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Cause Of Monmouth Plane Crash Remains Unknown; Victims Identified (AUDIO, VIDEO)
The twisted wreckage of a twin-engine Cessna sat unrecognizably mangled near a runway at Monmouth Executive Airport on a snowy Tuesday, as federal investigators launched into an investigation which could take more than a year to determine the cause of the deadly crash, according to National Transportation Safety Board officials.
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Cop Responding To Emergency Call Hurt In Crash
A Long Branch police officer responding
to a first aid emergency call was injured when his cruiser and
another vehicle collided in the Monmouth County town.
Ki Jung Kim was driving with lights and sirens on when the other
vehicle pulled out in front of him just after noon on Saturday,
police spokesman Lt. Michael McGlennon said.
The 35-year-old Kim, who sustained knee and shoulder injuries,
and a person in the other vehicle were taken to nearby...
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3 Injured In Wall Canopy Collapse
Three people were injured when a metal canopy collapsed at a supermarket in Wall Township Friday afternoon.
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Police Issue PCB Scam Warning
Police issue a warning after an Ocean Gate man is scammed out of nearly $2600.
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Towns Say They Need Help For Snow Cleanup
With the snow mostly cleared from New Jersey's roads, local governments are wondering how they will afford the cleanup costs.
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Jackson Man Killed In Hit-And-Run
A hit-and-run accident in Jackson Township leaves a 79-year-old man dead.
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BlueClaws Hold Job Fair
The Lakewood BlueClaws will be hosting their annual Job Fair this Saturday for seasonal part-time employees.
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Snow Removal May Be Hazardous To Your Health (AUDIO)
We haven't seen this much snow lying around for this long in years, and there's more headed our way. Clearing the walk and driveway by hand is heavy exercise - but some common sense can help it from becoming the lead-in to a heart attack, says Dr. Ali Moosvi, chief of cardiac catheterization at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.
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Winter Camping For Earthquake Relief?
Usually camping is reserved for warmer weather but not tonight. In Point Pleasant Boro several community leaders will be hammering in the tent stakes as part of a local Rotary Club fundraiser for Haiti Earthquake Relief. Boro Rotary Club President-Elect May Montag-McMurray says a familiar face will be sitting buy the camp fire.
"Our Mayor Marty Konkus has agreed to sleep in the tent. He said, 'if he could do the polar bear plunge, he can certainly sleep in the park in a...
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The Cleanup Begins
The snow has finally stopped falling but we're not out of the woods yet.
A massive plowing effort continues this morning as many major roads and side streets are either still snow covered or a sheet of ice with the cold temperatures.
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Power Restored For Holiday City Residents
The power's back on for 1900 Holiday City at Berkeley Carefree residents after a five hour outtage yesterday.
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Harvey Cedars Checks Beaches For Damage
Over in Harvey Cedars today, crews will be out assessing the effect this latest winter storm had on the beaches.
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Mump Outbreak In Three States Has Ocean County Health Officials Concerned
Close to a thousand people have come down with the mumps in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut since August of last year. In Ocean County alone, there are 150 confirmed cases - 70 probable.
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Recall Of Beachwood's Mayor Begins Again
Some Beachwood residents are at it again on attempts to get Mayor Ron Jones recalled.
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Snow Health Alert
The association of New Jersey Chiropractors is issuing a "Snow Health" alert, to prevent injury from shoveling out from yet another storm.
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Off Street Parking Restrictions In Effect
Be sure to find off-street parking.
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Arrest Made In Death At Toms River Party
A Monmouth County man at large in the death of a Howell man attending a graduation party in Toms River is arrested.
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More Snow On The Way But What About The Cleanup Cost?
Here we go again. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Ocean County effective this evening into early tomorrow.
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Flood Data Equipment Being Installed Along Monmouth Rivers
Ten towns along the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers can expect accurate flood data during severe weather.
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Water Main Break Forces Brick Evacuation
Residents in a little over a dozen Brick homes were reportedly evacuated due to a water main break early Monday morning.
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Brick Man Charged With Cyberstalking, Intimidation
A Brick Township man is indicted on 14 federal counts, charged with cyberstalking and intimidating Latino groups.
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A Shore-Based Doctor Is Hoping A Retracted Study Leads to More Child Immunizatio
Recently, the medical journal "The Lancet" took the major step of retracting a controversial study that falsely linked the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine to the contraction of Autism.
Doctor Margaret Fisher, Medical director of the Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, is hoping that the publication's decision to retract the article will have a positive impact on child health care. Doctor Fisher says, "well I think it debunks the theory...
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Man Arrested For Stabbing Brother In Jackson
An arguement between two brothers in a Jackson Township home leads to a stabbing death.
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Connors Pushes Alzheimer Bill
Concern over the increasing segment of New Jersey's population stricken with Alzheimer's Disease vaults a State Senate bill through committee.
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Southern Regional Grad Heads To Haiti
Moved by the pictures she's seen of the rubble in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, a Southern Regional graduate will be heading to Haiti to help set up a refugee camp.
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Colts Neck Teacher Admits Cash-For-Grades Scheme
A former social studies teacher in New
Jersey has admitted pocketing "charitable donations" from
students looking to improve their grades.
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Freehold Raceway To See $4.8M Purse Money Increase
Purse money at Freehold Raceway will soon increase by nearly $4.8 million.
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Snow Totals From Around New Jersey
Snowfall amounts around New Jersey, as of
11:30 a.m. Saturday:
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Fed Money Coming For December Storm Cleanup
As we deal with mother natures second winter blast, seven South Jersey counties including Ocean County learned Friday that they will get federal help for cleanup work from the first snow storm of the season.
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Ocean County Braces For A Major Winter Storm
Another big coastal storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the state's southern and coastal areas, with lesser amounts expected in the north. Here in Ocean County, we could see up to two feet of snow, starting late in the day friday and continuing through most of Saturday.
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Snow Parking Bans In Effect
When the snow starts falling - be sure to find off-street parking.
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Holt Holds Telephone Town Hall Tuesday
Shore Congressman Rush Holt's next telephone Town Hall meeting takes place next Tuesday at 7:45PM.
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Vet Home Rental Aid Bill Advances In State Senate
A measure that would quickly connect struggling veterans with money they need to keep roofs over their heads clears a state senate committee and awaits a final vote.
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Police Arrest Suspect In 9 Bank Robberies (PHOTO)
Federal agents collar a Toms River man in connection with nine bank robberies in Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington counties in the last year.
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Ocean County Freeholders Unveil Budget
It’s up for the first time in more than ten years. The Ocean County Freeholders formally introduced the 2010 county budget Wednesday.
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Ex-Fair Haven Fire Chief Due In Court Monday
A former Fair Haven Fire Chief makes his first court appearance Monday to answer to drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident charges.
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Seaview Island Wants To Secede From Toms River
Bay Beach Way residents led a successful bid to secede from Toms River and join Lavallette. Now, residents in the Seaview Island community of Neptune want to secede from the township and join Avon By The Sea.
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Suspect Arrested For Jackson Teen Hit-And-Run
Jackson Police catch up with a suspect in the hit-and-run of a teenager last week.
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Pinelands Teacher Arrested For Inapproproate Texts Sent To Students
A Pinelands Regional High School math teacher is taken into custody for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to two female students.
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You Can Rent The "Jersey Shore" House
The cameras may be long gone but one cast member of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore remains behind. The rental house the eight roomies crashed in - and for the right price, so can you!
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Sprinklers Save Rainbow Diner
Fire sprinklers saved the Rainbow Diner from disaster.
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Missing Girl Found In Puerto Rico
A missing girl from Little Egg Harbor turns up in San Juan.
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Overnight Snow Causes Delays
The white stuff looks picturesque but is causing a headache for the morning commute.
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Ocean County Super Wal-Mart Talks Advance
Developers of a proposed Super Wal-Mart on the Toms River-Manchester border meet for a second time in Manchester.
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Diner Fire Snarls Traffic In Brick
An early morning fire at a Brick township diner causes a traffic issue for motorists this morning.
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Coach Apologizes For Volleyball Match Incident Caught On Tape (VIDEO)
A Southern Regional High School volleyball coach is apologizing to one of his female players for taking the ball and throwing it at her head.
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Police ID Body Found In Little Egg Harbor
The body found over the weekend in Little Egg Harbor has been positively identified.
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Adler Seeks To Hold Officials Accountable If Convicted Of Crime
3rd District Congressman John Adler is co-sponsoring legislation that would hold public officials accountable if they're convicted of a crime related to their position.
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Barnegat Asks Municipal Email To Be Excluded From Open Records Act
Barnegat Township officials are requesting that the state legislature exclude municipalties e-mail lists from the Open Public Records Act.
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Better Batteries Cause Recycling Changes
Better batteries mean revised recycling in Ocean County.
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New Jersey Toyota Dealers Prepare For Sticky Gas Pedal Recall Fix
Toyota is apologizing to its customers for a sticky gas pedal problem that has prompted a world-wide recall of more than 4 million vehicles.
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Voters Set The Bar High For Christie
Click here to read the complete pollGarden State residents generally like what they've seen from Chris Christie so far, but they're also setting the bar very high for the New Jersey according to a new Monmouth University-Gannett New Jersey poll to be released today.
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Teachers, Administrators Plea For Level State School Funding
In testimony before the State Senate Education Committee in Trenton on Tuesday the state's largest teachers' union, school administrators, and education advocacy groups said despite the state's fiscal woes, state lawmakers would be wise to maintain level funding of local school districts.
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There's An Increase In Hungry Shore Residents
Shore area soup kitchens and food pantries say the need right now is the worst they’ve ever seen.
Nancy Mester, Co-Director of the Saint Marks Soup Kitchen in Keansburg, says more people have been coming to lunch and picking up non-perishable food items.
“We’ve had people who have worked all their lives and are a little older now, and lost their jobs, and some people have lost their homes, and they are totally out of their element, they’ve never...
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Police Investigate Stafford Bank Robbery
Police in Stafford are on the hunt for a bank robber.
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Howell Man Dies At Toms River House Party
A suspicious death at a party over the weekend leaves Toms River Police searching for six people.
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Adler Looking For Economic Suggestions.
He wants to hear from you, Ocean County residents. 3rd District Congressman John Adler says he's currently accepting all ideas and suggestions from local business leaders on what can be done to jump start the local economy.
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Barnegat Man Sentenced For Assaulting Officer
A Barnegat man will be spending the next three years in prison for punching a police officer in the head during a 2008 melee in the township.
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Monmouth Group Tries To Unseat a State Senator
In the beginning of January Republican 11th district State Senator Sean Kean voted against Senate Bill 1967 - The Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act.
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Freehold Man Dies In PA Crash
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania have identified three people killed in a two-vehicle collision early Thursday.
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Tucker Sentenced For Lakewood Baseball Bat Attack
A Lakewood man gets eight years behind bars for the brutal baseball bat attack on a rabbi in 2007.
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Police Thwart "Revenge" Attack Over Asbury Park Murder
Suspected of planning revenge following an Asbury Park murder, three people are arrested.
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Belmar Woman Dies In Howell Crash
Howell Police say a 62 year-old Belmar woman died on her way to work Friday morning after her car hit a tree.
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2nd Beachwood Mayoral Recall Stalls Out Over Typo
A second campaign to unseat Beachwood mayor ron jones stalls before it starts.
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Monmouth Developer Spared Prison Term
A real estate developer who paid more than $100,000 in bribes to a Monmouth County mayor to gain support for his projects has been spared a prison term.
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Become A Volunteer With The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office (PHOTO)
In 2009 12 "Volunteers in Sheriff's Community Programs" donated more than 300 hours assisting.
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You Can Become A Volunteer With The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
In 2009 12 "Volunteers in Sheriff's Community Programs" donated more than 300 hours assisting in conducting community outreach programs. The volunteers were trained on important educational and safety programs the sheriff’s office has to offer. Volunteers also assist in filing and copying of records. Interested volunteers need to fill out an application, have a background check, attend training programs and participate in a minimum number of programs to maintain volunteer...
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Williamson Pleads Guilty In Corruption Trial
Former Lakewood Housing Inspector Jeffrey Williamson pleads guilty to taking at least 17-thousand dollars in bribes. He entered his plea Thursday as part of last summer's corruption sting that resulted in 44 arrests. The Monmouth based informant who knocked over all the dominoes, Solomon Dwek, testified Thursday in the extortion trial of a Jersey City official.
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Oyster Creek Issued A Violation Over Faulty Pump
A faulty fuel pump at the Oyster Creek generating station in Lacey causes nuclear regulators to issue a violation to plant owner Exelon.
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The Horse Racing Industry Reacts To Governor's Comments
Governor Chris Christie says the horse racing industry lost $22 million last year but he has not laid out a plan to fix the dying industry.
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Police Seek Manalapan Bank Robber (PHOTO)
Monmouth authorities are asking for the public's help as they search for a bank robber.
The Monmouth Prosecutor's Office says the Wachovia Bank at the intersection of Craig Road and Route 9 south in Manalapan was robbed around 1:30pm Wednesday.
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Ocean County Taxes To Increase
If you live in Ocean County, get ready to open your wallet a little wider. For the first time in ten years, the Ocean County Freeholders introduce a budget that includes a tax increase.
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Oyster Creek Drill Do-Over
After discovering a major deficency with a nuclear disaster drill at Oyster Creek, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials will monitor a re-do taking place today.
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School Board Makes Wolf's Return Official (AUDIO)
It was something he couldn't stay away from. After 51 seasons coaching football in Brick Township, Warren Wolf takes over as head coach of Lakewood High School.
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Homeless Haitians May Come To The Garden State
Towns throughout the state with large Haitian communities are preparing for new residents who may come to America to live with relatives after loosing everything in the devastating earthquake.
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Barnegat Search Warrant Turns Up Drugs
A search warrant at a Redcoat Drive home in Barnegat yesterday leads to the discovery of cocaine, prescription drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property.
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Van Pelt Trial Delayed
Federal prosecutors will have more time to negotiate a plea agreement with a former State Assemblyman from Ocean County accused of accepting bribes.
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Jackson Voters Reject School Bond Questions
Jackson residents reject all four of the school boards bond questions in yesterday's special elections.
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Another Problem For Lacey Road Project
A new skirmish erupts in a 10-year battle over a road construction plan in Lacey Township.
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Point Pleasant Beach Recall Moves Forward
A push to oust Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella from office moves a step forward.
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H1N1 Cases On The Decline - Health Staffers Meet With School Officials
In the latest of their monthly meetings, The Ocean County Health Department and school principals and superintendents from around the area were briefed on where we stand with the H1N1 influenza at this point in time.
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Powerball Is Coming To The Garden State
Powerball Lottery tickets will go on sale in New Jersey starting January 31st. Drawings will be every Wednesday and Saturday at 11pm. The first drawing is February 3rd.
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Busy First Week For Christie
New Jersey, you voted for change and today change has arrived-right here, right now," said Governor Chris Christie is his inaugural address last Tuesday at the War Memorial in Trenton. "Our economy is struggling. Our budget is in deep deficit and our State is losing ground. Our people are dispirited and wondering if our best days are truly still ahead of us."
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Lone Robber Hits Toms River Bank (PICTURE)
A lone bandit knocks over a Toms River bank.
Police say the Chase branch in the Highland Park Plaza was robbed around 4PM yesterday afternoon. The suspect showed no weapon but made off on foot with cash. He's described as a white male, six feet tall, in his 40s, salt-and-pepper hair, wearing a black jacket, black wooly hat and dark workout pants.
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Stafford Police Seek Witnesses To 13-Vehicle Accident
Stafford Police are seeking witnesses to three seperate crashes involving 13 vehicles on a rain-soaked eastbound Route 72 yesterday morning.
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Wolf Returns To The Field (AUDIO)
The winning-est coach in the history of New Jersey called it quits after 51 seasons back in 2008 but feels he still has more left to do.
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EPA Misses Meeting On Childhood Cancer Cluster
Representatives of the Enviornmental Protection Agency were supposed to attend last night's meeting of the Toms River Citizens' Action Committee on childhood cancer cluster.
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Woman Slits Dog's Throat During Argument
A Pennsylvania woman is accused of slitting the throat of her boyfriend's dog during an argument in Union Beach.
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Shore Lawmakers Sponsor Affordable Housing Legislation
Several state lawmakers from Monmouth County are sponsoring legislation that would help towns meet their affordable housing requirements.
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IRS Changes Tax Law To Increase Haiti Donations
In an effort to loosen up as many wallets as possible for Haitian earthquake relief contributions, Congress rushes through a change in the tax law.
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Vicari Asks Congress To Rethink Social Security Tax
Members of Congress are talking about another stimulus plan, this time promising $250 to every senior citizen in the nation. Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari says he's written to the Congressional delegation asking them to re-think the tax on Social Security.
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Toms River Police Seek Tanning Salon Robbery Suspect (PHOTO)
Toms River Police have issued a warrant for Stacey M Drake 22 years formerly of Seaside Park for theft. Ms. Drake has been charged with 3 thefts from Tanning Salons in the Township during the last month. Ms Drake would enter a tanning salon than request to use the rest room. Shortly after entering the rest room she would complain to staff about the condition of the room and that they need to clean it right away.
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Police Investigate Tractor Trailer Accident On Route 37
A car crash in Toms River that hospitalized an 84-year-old Berkeley Township man remains under investigation.
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Christie Declares War On Unions
With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, Governor Christie has wasted little time in firing the first shot in what promises to be an epic battle with the state's big worker unions, the CWA and the NJEA.
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Pallone Explains Delay In First Responder Bill
A rally is planned Monday outside Congressman Frank Pallone's Long Branch office, by sick first responders who want legislation that would guarantee them financial help with their medical bills for life, to be voted on in a House Subcommittee that Pallone chairs.
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Recall Effort Revived In Beachwood
Some Beachwood residents are at it again. A second committee has been formed to oust Mayor Ron Jones after the first committee failed to come up with another signatures last year.
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More Chances To Help Haiti (VIDEO)
The Disaster Response Team of America begins collecting clothes, medical needs, water, tents, tarps and hygiene items for haitian earthquake survivors this Monday.
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Red Light Cameras Come To Brick (PHOTOS)
Smile, you're on red-light cameras in Brick.
Mayor Steve Acropolis and Township Police pulled the covers off the traffic-control systems this morning on Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road.
Four cameras are mounted at each traffic signal. Acropolis says it's not costing taxpayers anything.
The cameras will officially be turned on at midnight tonight.
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Man Struck Crossing Route 37
Police in Toms River continue to investigate an accident that sent one man to the hospital.
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Berkeley Police Investigate Bank Bomb Threat
Berkeley Police investigate a bomb threat at the Provident Bank in Holiday City.
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9/11 First Responders Rally For Bill
Eight years have passed since the 9/11 terror attacks on American soil.
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Red Light Cameras Come To Brick
Officials in Brick will announce the installation of red light cameras this morning during a special press conference.
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Police Seek Stolen Steel
The search is on for more than 2000 pounds of missing steel in the Monmouth County community of Ocean Township.
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NJ Natural Gas Issues Credits
Saving money is good but extra money from your utility? It's true!
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New Study Shows Increase Of New Jersey Children Living In Poverty
A new study finds that New Jersey kids have been affected by the economic downturn, with an increasing number of families seeking help for even the most basic needs.
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Red Light Cameras Come To Brick (PHOTOS)
Smile, you're on red-light cameras in Brick.
Mayor Steve Acropolis and Township Police pulled the covers off the traffic-control systems this morning on Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road.
Four cameras are mounted at each traffic signal. Acropolis says it's not costing taxpayers anything.
The cameras will officially be turned on at midnight tonight
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Monmouth Haitian Community Holds Vigil
The Haitian community in Monmouth County holds a candlelight vigil to pray for the victims of the Haiti eathquake.
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More Legal Trouble For Toms River Doctor
More legal trouble for a Toms River oncologist suspended in a Hepatitis-B outbreak investigation.
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Upcoming Free Stroke Screenings From Ocean County Health Dept.
The Ocean County Health Department is set to launch a series of monthly free stroke screenings, the first taking place on Wednesday, January 27th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at their offices located at 175 Sunset Avenue in Toms River.
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Howell Police Warn Of Text Scam
Howell Police are warning residents about a text message scam aimed at getting your bank information.
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Criagslist Doublecross
He used the web to get a prostitute, but an Ocean County man told police that he was the one who was used.
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NJ Politics: Who Are These People?
Do you know the major players in New Jersey politics and what do you think of them? According to a poll released today by Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind, outside the governor's office the pol with the highest name recognition is U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg. Poll director Peter Woolley says, "Lautenberg has 92% name recognition. Not a big surprise since he's been around the longest." 35% have a favorable opinion of Lautenberg while 38% have an unfavorable view.
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Air Force Squadron Based In Jersey Helping To Handle Relief Aid In Haiti
As relief aid pours into Haiti from around the world - to help people injured and displaced by last weeks massive earthquake - a Jersey group is working to make sure the process goes smoothly.
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The Shore Helps Haiti
While a multinational support network builds on earthquake-devestated Haiti, volunteers at the Shore are finding ways to contribute.
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CASA Seeks Volunteers
Over 500 children are living in foster care in Ocean County, many of them trapped in endless court and child welfare systems.
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Now Is Best Time To Start A New Business
Now is the best time to start up a small business.
That's what the US Small Business Administration is saying about things as the economy continues to improve. Already in the first quarter of 2010, the number of loan approvals is up 44 percent compared to last year. New Jersey District Director James Kocsi says our area saw positive growth.
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Sanchez, Greene Lead Jets To Shocker Over Chargers (VIDEO)
The Jets are halfway toward that Super Bowl parade promised by coach Rex Ryan after rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led the Jets to a stunning 17-14 upset of the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoffs Sunday.
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To Understand Haiti's Current Poverty One Must Look At The Past (VIDEO)
As the frantic rescue operation continues in Haiti, a nation with one-third of its population mired in misery following last week's devastating earthquake, it's clear the coming rebuilding effort will be staggering.
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MLK Day Serves As Call To Action For Clergy
A Shore area community leader hopes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a call to action among the clergy.
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Stepping Up Recycling In Ocean County
The drive to revitalize recycling in Ocean County steps up a notch at this Wednesday's meeting of the County Freeholders.
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Jackson Seeks Ethics Committee Members
In late 2009 the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance creating an ethics committee. Now they seek volunteers to serve on the seven-member panel: two Republicans, two Democrats, two independents and a member from the clergy.
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Oyster Creek, State Prepare For Cooling Tower Debate
Oyster Creek plant owners and the state Department Of Enviornmental Protection are preparing to go head to head next month to debate about cooling towers.
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Adler Pushes For Nuclear Plant Buried Pipe Inspection
3rd District Congressman John Adler (D) and two other members of Congress have asked the General Accounting Office to investigate the condition of buried piping systems at nuclear plants. This, after a leak of water containing tritium was discovered at Oyster Creek.
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Barnegat Substitute Teacher Charged With Harrassment Of Student
A student complaint leads to harassment charges against a Barnegat High School substitute teacher.
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Heroin Found In Brick Home
Nearly 200 bags of heroin is found in a Brick home following a Wednesday night raid.
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Howell Man Sentenced For 2008 Fatal Crash
A 19-year-old Howell man heads to state prison for five years for his role in a crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old passenger.
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Howell Woman Killed In Crash
A Howell woman is struck and killed Friday by an SUV while she was walking on West Farms Road.
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Tour Jackson Memorial Ahead Of Vote
Get a tour of Jackson Memorial High School today ahead of a January 26th special election.
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Police Investigate Crash Near Southern Regional
Stafford Police are still investigating a serious three vehicle crash near Southern Regional High School involving vocational school students.
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Adler Introduces Senior Aid Bill
Shore-based Congressman John Adler today introduces a bill to help seniors keep up with rising expenses.
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Brick MUA Tackles Runoff Pollution
You might not realize it, but the Metedeconk River in Brick is a water source to over 100,000 people.
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OCC Junior Organizes Haiti Relief Collection
Devastation in Haiti triggers an Ocean County College junior to action. Jennifer O'Connor of Manahawkin says she's never organized a humanitarian response effort before - but the images of ruin are too big for her to ignore.
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2 Toms River North Students Injured In School Bus Crash
Two Toms River North High School students and a motorist sustain minor injuries following a school bus crash yesterday afternoon.
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Freehold Borough Teacher Indicted For Inappropriate Relations With Student
A Brick man is accused of having sexual contact with a student at Freehold Borough High where he teaches.
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Asbury Park School Collects Donations For Haiti Relief
Students and the families of an Asbury Park Parochial Academy are struggeling to make sense of all the devastation in Haiti. Sister Mary Louis Miller, Principal of Sister's Academy, says they brought in grief counselors for students because the devastation in Haiti impacts a significant portion of their student body.
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Cecession Of Street To Lavallette Moves Forward
A measure approved by Toms River officials this week creates a margin-for-error around the process of ceding a street on the barrier island to Lavallette.
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GOP Battle Shaping Up For 3rd District Congressional Seat
Another primary is on the way this year as more candidates announce plans to run for the Republican nomination in the 3rd congressional district.
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Oyster Creek Opponents and Operators Say a New Nuclear Generating Station Is Not
Neither Oyster Creek opponents nor the nuclear power plant's operators are keen on the Ocean Township Mayor's idea of building a second nuclear generating station across the street from the Lacey Township facility.
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Barnegat Police Seek Man Who Passed Fake Bills
The search is in on in Barnegat for a man in his twenties using counterfeit $100 dollar bills at area stores.
Police say the suspect went to four stores Sunday afternoon to purchase small items and receive legitimate cash as change. All but one of the stores accepted the fake bill.
Anyone with information is urged to call the police department's tips line at 609-660-TIPS.
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Road Improvements Coming To Shore
Some roads around Ocean and Monmouth County are about to get a whole lot smoother.
The State Transportation Planning Authority is placing several highways in a project pool for federal funding. Some include sections of Route 9 in Stafford, part of Route 70 in Lakewood and Brick as well as various spots in Colts Neck.
Officials hope to begin work later this year.
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Illegal Immigrant Tuition Proposal Shelved
Proposed legislation to give certain illegal immigrants the privilage of paying in-state tuition rates at Jersey State colleges and universities was never put up for a vote in the State Senate, because democrats couldn't line up the necessary votes to pass it.
Democratic State Senator Ray Lesniak said "people were afraid politically that that they would be considered to be helping illegal aliens…the bill should have been passed because it gives these children an...
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Medical Marijuana Advances In State Senate
New Jersey is one step away from becoming that 14th state in the nation to allow the chronically ill to purchase and smoke medical marijuana.
A bill sponsored by Senators Nick Scutari and Jim Whelan and Assembly members Reed Gusciora, Michael Patrick Carroll and Joan Voss to create an avenue of legality for medical marijuana for those suffering from chronic and terminal diseases passed both houses of the legislature yesterday. Governor Jon Corzine supports the measure and could...
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Jersey Shore Slams Seaside Heights Water
Is the water at the Seaside Heights beach dirty?
If you listen to a cast member's mother from the MTV reality show Jersey Shore it is. In two recent episodes, the town was bad mouthed. Some national publications have dubbed the town “Sleaze side.
Borough Administrator john camera says some of the businesses that had direct dealings with the producers have expressed their outrage
The New Jersey Film and Television commission confirms there is...
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LBI Joins Battle Against Phosphorus-Based Pollution
Long Beach Township is poised to become Ocean County's second community to fight phosphorus-based pollution in Barnegat Bay. On the 22nd, Commissioners vote on a measure to regulate fertilizer use. Mayor Joe Mancini says the measure gives homeowners clear guidelines to combat runoff that feeds threatening algae blooms every time there's flooding.
The mayor says that fertilizer composed of recycled grass clippings in Ocean County's program meet acceptable phosphate levels set in the...
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Man Found Off Barnegat Light Not Yet ID'd
Ocean County authorities have not been able to postively identify the body of a man recovered in fishing nets 25 miles off the coast of Barnegat Light. The prosecutor's office says the autopsy was completed but the cause of death is undetermined and it could be several weeks before they know for sure who it was.
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Historic Open Space Buy In Ocean County
With a 25 percent contribution from three state-level concerns, Ocean County officials complete the largest single open space transaction in the history of the county natural land preservation program.
The $8 million acquisition of 950 acres in Ocean Township brings the amount of preserved natural space around Forked River Mountain to nearly 3500 acres, according to Freeholder Director John Bartlett. He's overseen transactions since the start of the program, which is funded by a...
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