Coastal Storm Prompts Wind, Tidal Flood Warnings for Ocean County

Yet another coastal storm – the latest in a line of seemingly unending foul weather – has prompted the National Weather...

Toms River Appropriates Over $300K for Beach Repairs

In what has become a seemingly annual expense in the absence of a federal beach replenishment project, Toms River officials on...

Lavallette Tackling Litter, Benches As Summer Season Draws Closer

Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching despite this week’s chilly temperatures. In Lavallette, officials are readying the town for...

Toms River Council Rescinds Recalled Police Restructuring Ordinance, Mayor Claims He Doesn’t Need It

An ordinance that would restructure some aspects of the Toms River Police Department and reallocate the funding to the hiring of...

Optimum Permanently Closes Island Cable Office, Pitches New Use As Fiber Upgrade Node

Altice USA, which markets cable television, voice and data services under the Optimum brand, has closed the retail portion of its...

Lavallette Introduces Revised Ordinance Regulating Outdoor Cooking Facilities

Lavallette officials have introduced an ordinance regulating outdoor cooking facilities after pulling an initial iteration of the proposal from consideration following...

Both Seaside Park and Lavallette Are Facing Revaluation Orders

Two island communities are being forced to prepare for revaluations despite complaints from local officials about their necessity. Both Lavallette and...

Seaside Park Police Blotter: Car Burglar Caught, Dog Reunited, Theft-Of-A-Camera

Seaside Park police have released their weekly blotter, featuring a number of calls to which officers recently responded. The department handled...

Milestone: 20th Motel Demolished in Seaside Heights, Hovnanian Project to Get Underway

Seaside Heights, for years derided for its aging motels that were once associated with crime and nefarious behavior, is in the...

With ‘Squatter’ Ousted And Future Planned, Seaside Park Motel’s Demolition Date Set

A Seaside Park motel condemned by the borough – and still in litigation over the determined price of the property –...