Ocean County Cops to Target Aggressive Driving, Fireworks Over Holiday Weekend

Following a year when one of three fatal accidents in New Jersey over the July 4 holiday weekend occurred in Ocean...

Ocean County Mall is ‘Storm Ready,’ Weather Service Says

One might not think of a shopping mall as a location that could take a leading role in storm preparedness, but...

Southern Section of Island Beach State Park Closed to 4WD Vehicles

Island Beach State Park officials have announced that an area of the park will be closed to Mobile Sportfishing Permit holders...

Are There Clinging Jellyfish in Barnegat Bay?

State officials will undertake a study to find out if a population of clinging jellyfish exists in Barnegat Bay. The dime-sized...

How Lavallette Became Lavallette

Some pictures might a thousand words, but the man depicted in this one inspired an entire town...

Baseball on the Beach? Cheer, or Play, This Weekend in Seaside Heights

You could listen to your favorite baseball team play while lounging on the beach this weekend – or you could play...

Opinion: Survival of N.J.’s Middle Class Hinges on Fair School Funding

Gov. Chris Christie’s proposal this week to equalize school funding for all New Jersey public school students may be the best,...

Hole in Barnegat Bay Floor Since 1962 Nor’Easter May be Filled

When the state Department of Transportation dredges the Lavallette Channel in Barnegat Bay, which runs from Ortley Beach to Ocean Beach,...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 9PM Tuesday

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect of all of Ocean County through 9 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service’s office...

Ocean Beach Fire Company ‘Aggressively’ Seeking Volunteers

The Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Company is actively and aggressively seeking new applicants for their organization, an announcement this week said....