The N.J. Department of Environmental Protection approved the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act permit application for the site of the now-closed LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom earlier this month. A ...

Communities in Southern Ocean County have rallied over the past week to support those affected by the nationwide pause on SNAP benefits. Things are made even more difficult with the holiday season ...

These days I see many headlines that make me think I should have been born in Alaska 100 years ago. The headline not too long ago was in the Wall Street Journal and it read “What Do You Call a Knife ...

The long and contentious situation between Pinelands Regional Board of Education member Stephanie Johnson and Superintendent of Schools Melissa McCooley, Assistant Superintendent Gina Frasca and ...

While recreational boating season comes to a crawl on local waters after the hustle and bustle of the summer, a growing number of abandoned boats litter the landscape of Ocean County’s barrier islands ...

After taking part in this weekend’s No Kings 2 protest in Ship Bottom I have seen many comments on social media about what the “freaks” were doing and why don’t we find something better to do with our ...

The season of the witch is upon us with all the festive fun. In New Jersey we have numerous stories of haunted houses, ghost ships and the infamous legend of the Pine Barrens, the Jersey Devil. During ...

Did any other surfers get that feeling last week that the stretch of bad luck, bad sand and bad vibes was over? Yes, the sandbars were absolute hot garbage at most spots, but we had a few breaks ...

A Manahawkin business that places a priority on hiring veterans was recently awarded the National Small Employer of the Year award by the American Legion at the legion’s national convention in Tampa, ...

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is currently investigating the death of a 2-year-old child in Little Egg Harbor Township that occurred last week, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer ...

Visited the Beach Haven Borough Hall lately? If not, now might be a good time to stop in, borough resident or no, to get an eyeful of the array of artwork adorning the walls by Pine Shores Art ...

Longtime mayor of Long Beach Township Joseph Mancini is endorsing Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli in this year’s governor’s race because, he said, “Jack understands the Jersey Shore in ways our ...