Seaside Heights Man Accused in Beating Death of Dog Already in Jail, Has Trial Delayed

A Seaside Heights man whose trial in the beating death of a small dog was due to begin last week was already...

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...

Seaside Park Debates Allowing Dogs on Beach

Seaside Park Councilwoman Gail Coleman had heard from residents who wondered if allowing dogs on the beach in the off-season was...

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...

2017 Could Be a Bad Year for Ticks, County Warns

Ticks, the small insects that carry Lyme disease, are expected to be more prevalent in 2017, prompting Ocean County officials to...

Seaside Heights Easter Egg Hunt Set for Sunday

Go on the hunt for Easter eggs on the beach! Seaside Heights will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt event this...

Seaside Heights Will Post Lifeguards Until 9PM This Summer, Tighten Beach Rules

Lifeguards and beach badge checkers will be on duty until 9 p.m. this summer on Saturdays, Sunday and holidays under an...

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,...

Former Seaside Heights Nightclub Will be Subject to Condemnation

The former Merge nightclub sits derelict and battered – an abandoned, crumbling shell of what was once a busy hub of...