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...

County Officials: We Support Beach Replenishment, But Want Towns Included in Discussions

Ocean County officials said this week that they are squarely behind the ongoing beach replenishment project on the northern barrier island...

MacArthur Was On Train That Crashed, Is OK

U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3), who represents most of Ocean County in the House of Representatives, was on board the train...

Snowstorm Cost County Taxpayers $725K

The Jan. 4 snowstorm dropped 16 inches of snow – along with a hefty bill for Ocean County taxpayers. The storm...

O.C. Sheriff’s Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Cocaine

An Ocean County Sheriff’s officer pleaded guilty this week to charges he misappropriated cocaine intended to be used to train K9...

Route 37 Bridge Set for Lane Closures Friday

The Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, which carries traffic on Route 37 eastbound from Toms River into Seaside Heights, will close to...

State Takes First Step in Manasquan Inlet ‘Wall’ Repair

Plans to replace a portion of the bulkheading at Manasquan Inlet in Point Pleasant Beach that was ripped apart in a...

Charity Motorcycle Ride Remembers Local Man, Raises Funds for Cancer Victims

Before Arthur Szymanski’s life was cut short by cancer in 2014, one of his favorite activities was to take his motorcycle...

Local Libraries to Host Eclipse Viewing Events

A number of Ocean County Library system branches will host events where attendees can safely view Monday’s solar eclipse. The libraries...

Fishing Friday: Fluke, Sea Bass Remain Steady in Local Waters

After getting off to a somewhat later start than usual, fluke fishing in the ocean continues to be steady, with local...