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...

Ocean County Senior Softball League Recruiting for Spring, Summer Seasons

Ocean County’s largest senior softball organization is recruiting players for next spring and summer, organizers said. This year more than 150...

Ocean County to Offer Flu Shots, More in Lavallette Oct. 20

Ocean County will host a flu and pneumonia shot clinic in Lavallette Oct. 20, officials said. The county’s health department will...

Italian Festival, Columbus Day Parade This Weekend in Seaside Heights

More than just a parade, an entire weekend of fun events is planned!

Registration for OCC ‘Quick Term’ Classes Has Started

Ocean County residents thinking about taking a college class this fall have a chance to register for a quicker-than-usual semester at...

Study: Ocean County Has N.J.’s Second-Lowest Wages

Workers in Ocean County earn the second-lowest wages in the state, with only Cape May County wage-earners taking home less per...