Ocean County

The Associated Humane Society's Popcorn Park Shelter in Lacey announced it is closed until further notice due to ongoing renovations.

The former recreation director for Brick Township has pleaded guilty to theft after pocketing over $9000 in fraudulent permit fees.

(Toms River, NJ) – Many people look forward to the holiday season to be merry and bright, but for some the added stress of the season may cause feelings of anxiety and depression. However, there are ways in which we can prepare ourselves from being a Scrooge and hopefully prevent those holiday blues.

For the most part, big box stores and malls will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Freehold Raceway Mall and Ocean County Mall will both shut their doors on the 28th.

The latest data from the US Drought Monitor released yesterday, has yet again shown an increased intensity of drought conditions.

According to Attractions Magazine, changes abound at Great Adventure.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced that on November 8, 2024, Richard Shashaty, 37, of Brick Township, was charged with Arson and Violation of the Regulatory Provisions Relating to Firearms, in connection with a wildfire that began in Jackson Township on November 6, 2024.

According to the latest data from the US Drought Monitor, all of New Jersey is experiencing at minimum, moderate drought conditions, with all of Monmouth County experiencing severe drought and much of Ocean County experiencing extreme drought.

Alicia Campbell of Mays Landing was indicted in January on several charges after being accused of stealing from a golf course in Waretown, where she was employed at the time. The total theft of funds exceeded $175,000.

While supplies last, on Saturday, November 2nd at Brick Beach One on Route 35, from 8am to noon, all town residents are eligible to receive free dune grass seedlings.