Sawmill Gets Approval for New Restaurant Area, Expanded Outdoor Section

The Seaside Park borough council on Thursday night unanimously approved the expansion of the Sawmill Cafe’s liquor license to allow a larger...

Fishing Friday: Blues’ The Word, Crabbing Picking Up, Bottom’s Up

Bluefish anglers, rejoice! Blues have been thick in the surf all week long, leading to plenty of action for almost anyone...

Beach Smoking Ban in Christie’s Hands

A bill that would ban smoking on beaches statewide is awaiting the signature of Gov. Chris Christie, however it is unclear...

Stage Going Up for Bret Michaels Performance Friday Morning

Crews were busy Thursday afternoon putting up the stage for a Bret Michaels performance Friday morning. The performance is part of...

Seaside Heights Lifeguards Hear Call During Training, Rescue Three People

Seaside Heights lifeguards sprang into action two days before they were officially on duty, performing two rescues that saved three people....

New Fence Along Ortley Beach Boardwalk is Preparation for the Future, Officials Say

When beachgoers hit the Ortley Beach boardwalk this weekend, they’ll likely notice the rebuilt crossovers to the sand and the emergency...

Beach Forecast: Sand Hot, But Water Chilly for Memorial Day Weekend

Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s (high 70s when the sea breeze kicks up) are on tap for Memorial...

County Freeholder on the Road to Recovery

Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett has successfully completed radiation and chemotherapy treatment for cancer and returned to the board at...

Lavallette Author Chronicles Dog Adopted After Sandy in Children’s Book

Before Superstorm Sandy struck, Karen Sandy (the name is simply a coincidence) was neither a dog owner nor a writer. Now,...

Clam Nurseries, Interpretive Program Coming to Island This Summer

Shellfish serve as Barnegat Bay’s natural housekeepers, filtering water as they grow, well, “happy as a clam,” as the saying goes....