Murphy Postpones N.J. June Primary Elections

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he has ordered a postponement of the state’s June 2 primary election for over a...

Lavallette Officials Ponder Enforcement of Beach Closures as Weather Grows Warmer

Lavallette’s boardwalk, beaches and recreational facilities are closed as the borough does its part to fight the spread of the coronavirus...

Lavallette Officials Introduce Unexpected (Slight) Tax Increase Over Coronavirus Concerns

Lavallette officials this week introduced the borough’s 2020 budget which cuts expenses over the previous year, but includes a slight tax...

Easter Hope: Why Local Churches Are Encouraging Candle Lightings at 7:32pm This Saturday

Easter celebrates Jesus Christ’s rising from the dead, and with that in mind, local Roman Catholic churches are encouraging parishioners to...

Island Beach State Park to Close Under New State Order

Island Beach State Park, one of the last bastions of outdoor recreation in the shore area, will close to the public...

Tradition Kept: Seaside Heights is Running A Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt is a highlight of the community’s family-themed renaissance, as well a long-standing tradition, but...

Seaside Heights Bans Online Home Rentals Until Coronavirus Crisis Ends

Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz on Monday signed a new emergency order that restricts the renting of properties via online databases...

Is N.J. Trying to Sneak in Toll Hikes During Pandemic Crisis?

Toll hikes on the Garden State Park, which local officials for years have said disproportionately affect Ocean County, could be approved...

Tri-Boro First Aid Squad in Need of Cleaning Supplies, Requests Donations

The barrier island’s Tri-Boro First Aid Squad is experiencing a shortage of certain cleaning materials for its ambulances, a representative said...

Ocean County Legislators: Letting Out 800 Prisoners Amid Outbreak Has ‘Too Many Unknowns’

A plan by state officials that could allow as many as 800 prisoners – at least 300 of which would be...