Officials: Seaside Park Ice Cream Hut Fire Was No Accident

Officials now believe the fire at an ice cream stand on the beach in Seaside Park may have been set intentionally....

Curtailing Bar Noise a ‘Top Priority’ For Lavallette, Officials Say

After a third borough council meeting during which residents of the southeastern portion of Lavallette complained about too much noise and...

Ortley Beach, North Beach to be Completely Repaved

Streets in the entirety of Toms River’s portion of the barrier island will be repaved after the summer rush ends, officials...

Fire That Destroyed Seaside Park Beach Shack Under Investigation

A small shack on the 2nd Avenue beach in Seaside Park was destroyed in an early morning fire Tuesday, leading to...

Lavallette Will Ban Smoking on Beaches, Boardwalk

After years of back-and-forth between both sides, Lavallette officials have made a decision on a perennial Shore issue: beach smoking. The...

Ortley Beach Woman’s 7 Year Fight for Elder Abuse Protection Results in New Law

Seven years of negotiations, calls to legislators and even roadside protests have come to an end for Maureen Persi, who has...

Gentle Giants: Huge Butterfly Rays Show Up in N.J. Surf

They’re largely harmless, but might give you a startle if they glide by while you’re taking a swim. Butterfly rays, found...

Coast Guard Step Up Enforcement of Federal Fishing Regs off Ocean County

The U.S. Coast Guard has stepped up enforcement of federal fishing regulations in the waters off Ocean County, snaring anglers who...

Fishing Friday: Fluking Heats Up, Depending Where (And When) You’re Fishing

Fishing Report Sponsored by: A quick drift spurred by a post-storm afternoon sea breeze made fluke fishing at the Axel Carlson...

Coast Guard Searching for Missing Sailor

A 73-year-old sailor is missing and has prompted a massive search which is centering on the waters off New Jersey and...