Part-Time Chadwick Beach, Ortley Residents Charged With Sandy Aid Fraud

Homeowners in Chadwick Beach and Ortley Beach whose primary residences were allegedly in North Jersey have been charged with falsely claiming to have lived...

Seaside Heights Man Sentenced for Meghan’s Law Violations

A Seaside Heights has been sentenced to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail following his guilty plea to numerous Meghan’s Law violations,...

Toms River Doctor Indicted on Bribery Charges

A physician with an office in Toms River was indicted Thursday on bribery charges for allegedly accepting thousands of dollars in...

Voluntary Evacuation Urged in Seaside Heights

Borough officials have called for a voluntary evacuation in anticipation of the impending nor’easter, which is forecast to bring moderate to...

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...

Contractor Charged After Failing to Lift, Renovate Seaside Heights Home

A contractor based in Toms River has been arrested after allegedly failing to lift and renovate a Seaside Heights couple’s home....

N.J.’s Beach Access Rules in Flux Following Appeals Court Ruling

When it comes to ensuring public access to New Jersey beaches, who’s in charge? The answer to that question is not...

Truck Accident, Fuel Spill Has Route 37 Bridge Closed

The Route 37 bridge remains closed "until further notice" due to a truck accident that resulted in a fuel spill.

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...

Lavallette First Aid Squad Receives N.J. ‘Outstanding Agency’ Award

After being nominated earlier this year, the Lavallette First Aid squad was named New Jersey “Outstanding EMS Agency” at the recent...