Ocean County Legislators to Introduce Bill Outlawing Harmful Dog Tethering

A group of Ocean County lawmakers will introduce bills in both chambers of the state legislature this week that would make...

Haines Joins Ocean Freeholder Board, Intends to Run for Full Term

Virginia “Ginny” Haines, a former state assemblyowman and state lottery director, was sworn in as an Ocean County freeholder Wednesday and...

Ocean County Catholics Receive Dispensation From Weekend Masses

Catholics who attend churches within the Diocese of Trenton have received a dispensation that allows them to skip Mass this weekend...

Overdose Deaths Down, Narcan Saves Up in Ocean County

The number of Ocean County drug overdose victims saved by naloxone, also known as Narcan, doubled in 2015, the first full...

Ocean County Library Branches to Offer ‘Obamacare’ Information Sessions

Whether someone is uninsured or just wants to explore their options, the Ocean County Library will continue hosting a number of...

Local Officials Blast Proposal to Legalize Pot in Atlantic City

Gambling, nightclubs, the boardwalk – and legalized pot. It could be a reality if one North Jersey legislator gets his way....

Ocean County Undersheriff Retires, Ex-Manchester Chief Tapped as Replacement

Ocean County Undersheriff William T. Sommeling is retiring after more than four decades in law enforcement, county officials confirmed Thursday. Sommeling...

New Trees Coming to Bay Boulevard Median, Officials Say

Ocean County will plant new trees along Bay Boulevard in Lavallette, borough officials said this week. “Every time you see a little...

OCC’s Novins Planetarium to Host Holiday Shows

The Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College announced numerous late fall and holiday shows this week. The shows include: Laser Holidays...

Smoking Now Banned Outside Ocean County Library Entrances

The Ocean County Library system has expanded its smoke-free policy to the entirety of each library campus under a new policy...