Ocean County

As the holiday decorations come down Ocean County officials are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees. The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting live trees to be recycled at its parks and golf courses.

Chaudhry Yousaf, 52, whose last known address was in Valley Stream, New York, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Dec. 24. Yousaf was extradited to New Jersey, and is now in the Ocean County Jail.

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.