DESTRUCTION: According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the wildfire, which started in the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, had burned 3,200 acres and was 5% contained as ...

It’s that time of year again, with welcome warmer weather, spring break and, of course, the Easter Bunny. Woohoo! But not only at Easter but other times of the year – Halloween, Christmas, etc. – our ...

Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the wildfire that started in Waretown on April 22 and spreading, forcing evacuations and burning ...

Any New Jersey resident who watches a fair amount of television knows that the 2025 gubernatorial election is heating up because the political advertisements are starting to pile up before the June 10 ...

The Long Beach Island of 1950 would be almost completely unrecognizable today. Few institutions remain, but a familiar face stands strong against the picturesque backdrop of Manahawkin Bay: Howard’s ...

For as long as anyone can reasonably remember, maintaining and operating most of New Jersey’s beaches have been equally divided among all beachgoers via the purchase of a badge. But that could all ...

At last Thursday’s meeting of the land use board meeting in Harvey Cedars, I witnessed a missed chance for the north end of the Island. Experienced restaurant entrepreneurs had proposed converting the ...

On April 16, Harvey Cedars Mayor John M. Imperiale was sworn in to the Ocean County Planning Board. He fills an unexpired term effective until the end of the year. County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi ...

Tuckerton borough adopted its $6.3 million municipal budget at the April 21 council meeting, with a 4.51% tax rate increase from last year. The rate was raised from 0.931 to 0.973. The impact on the ...

In an 8-0 vote last week, the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board denied an application by the owners of Azzurri Italian Cucina to expand their horizons by establishing a restaurant, Harvey Cedars House, at ...

The Pinelands Regional Board of Education is proposing a 5% tax increase for its 2025-26 budget. The board discussed that budget at a special virtual meeting on April 7. The final vote was 8-1 to ...

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County recently honored Extraordinary Heroes of CASA of Ocean County at a special reception at the Toms River Yacht Club, a special celebration for the ...