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A coveted November beach day, Nov. 8, 2020. (Photo: Patricia Nee)

Wacky Shore Weather: Sun, Warmth, Fog, Heavy Rain All on Tap This Week

Unseasonably warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine will greet Shore residents this…
The U.S. Coast Guard rescues anglers from a burning boat off Ocean County, Nov. 5, 2020. (Photo: USCG)

Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen in Raft Off Ocean County After Boat Burned

The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued two anglers whose 53-foot sportfishing boat…
Plastic bag. (Credit: zeevveez/ Flickr)

Murphy Signs Law Banning BOTH Plastic and Paper Bags

In what the Murphy administration has described as the “strongest bag ban…
A lawn sign supporting the legalization of marijuana along Route 35 in Ortley Beach, Nov. 2020. (Photo: Daniel Nee)

Weed Wins in a Landslide in Ocean County, State Legalization Effort Successful

Supporters of legalizing cannabis came out in force Tuesday, propelling New Jersey…
A Toms River fire/rescue boat at Ocean Beach Marina. (Photo: Daniel Nee)

Major Island Marina Part of $10.75M Improvement Plan Prior to Sale

One of the island’s largest marinas, which also includes a gas dock,…
Blinking traffic lights in Ortley Beach. (Photo: Daniel Nee)

Blocks of Ortley Beach Parking Time Limits to be Eliminated

The Toms River township council this week voted to introduce an ordinance…
Money/currency. (Credit: 401kcalculator.org/ Flickr)

Ocean County Throwing Support Behind Bill to Raise Social Security Increase to 3%

Despite experiencing a financial risk if they develop Covid-19, senior citizens will…