Beach Replenishment Project Set to Begin in Island Towns in January, Continue Through Spring

The years-long wait for a beach renourishment project that will see millions of cubic yards of sand pumped onto local beaches,...

Study: County-Run EMS Squad Would Provide ‘Undeniable’ Benefit to Barrier Island

A study by a consulting firm hired by Ocean County to study whether a county-run emergency medical squad found that such...

Smith: Drone Swarm ‘Pursued’ Coast Guard Boat in Ocean County, 50 Observed on Beach

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said Tuesday night that he was briefed by a U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer stationed in...

Ocean County Legislator Proposes License Plate to Mark USA’s 250th Birthday: We Found N.J.’s 1976 Plate

The things you find during a move will often surprise you. While clearing out our family’s home of over 30 years...

Seaside Heights to Begin New Tradition With Boardwalk Christmas Tree Lighting, Fireworks

The historic Dr. Floyd Moreland Carousel, now drawing a new generation of happy riders in its home at the Carousel Pavilion...

N.J. Began Selling Island Beach State Park 4WD Passes Online Sunday, But Had a Major Glitch

New Jersey parks officials began selling beach buggy permits for access to Island Beach State Park online as of Dec. 1,...

Simon’s Soup Kitchen in Seaside Heights to Offer Free Thanksgiving Dinners

Simon’s Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit organization based at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Seaside Heights, will offer free Thanksgiving...

Fishing Boat Raised From the Deep and Docked in Point Pleasant, But Will Be ‘Re-Sunk’

A stricken commercial fishing vessel has been raised from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean after a year submerged off Point...

Seaside Park to Host Holiday Market, Christmas Tree Lighting

Seaside Park will host its annual Holiday Market and Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 8, the borough has announced. The fourth...

Jersey Mike’s, Founded in Point Pleasant Beach, Sold in $8B Megadeal

Jersey Mike’s, the chain of sandwich shops which grew from a humble corner store in Point Pleasant Beach to more than...