Ortley Beach’s First Round of Beach Replenishment Delayed Again

  An initial round of beachfill in Ortley Beach has been delayed for a second time, Shorebeat has learned. The project...

Former Ortley Inn, Now a Lifeguard Station, to be Dedicated This Weekend

Before it was known as the Lord House lifeguard station, the building near Fourth Avenue and the boardwalk was the Ortley...

Ortley Beach Replenishment Delayed to May 14

An early beachfill project slated to begin this month, before the wider island beach and dune-building effort takes off, has been...

Built in the 1930s and Filled With History, Lavallette Gas Station Will be Last on Island

On an island changed by tide, time, and the ups-and-downs of the Shore tourism industry, one landmark has remained since the...

Island Traffic Lights Are Back On

There are lots of signs of spring this week, but here's the biggest thus far: the island's traffic lights are back...

Ortley, Barrier Island Rental Homes Will be Spared From New Regulations

A new Toms River Township ordinance that dictates how barrier island residents can rent their homes could be changed again, allowing...

Ortley Beach Badges Now for Sale

Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove are now on sale, Toms River officials have announced. Seasonal badges are on...

Free Tree Seedlings Being Distributed in Ortley Beach Saturday

Free tree seedlings will be available to Toms River residents this Saturday as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign,...

Ortley Beach Entrances Will Get New Look After Replenishment

Since the announcement two weeks ago that Ortley Beach would be the first town to see beach and dune replenishment as...

Beach Replenishment to Begin in Ortley Beach in April, Schedule for All Towns Released

A long-awaited, island-wide beach and dune replenishment project will begin in Ortley Beach and kick off next month, officials announced Friday....