Ocean County

The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard “Bud” Lomell following a vote by the U.S. Senate to adopt a resolution ordering the naming.

According to a social media post, The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that they were contacted on Saturday at 2:45pm by the NJ State Police Marine Unit reporting a whale observed in Barnegat Bay near the inlet.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 29, 2025, Simcha Feldman, 34, of Lakewood, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with an incident that occurred on Lakewood on July 29, 2025.

According to NJ.com, Six Flags Great Adventure will halt a popular seasonal attraction.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 27, 2025, Raul Luna-Perez, 43, of Red Bank, was charged with two counts of Vehicular Homicide and Assault by Auto in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Lakewood on July 26, 2025.

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

Island Beach State Park has reopened at limited capacity.

Dangerous rip currents led to the rescue of over a dozen swimmers this past weekend in Ocean County.

A Long Branch man has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a cocaine distribution network operating in Ocean and Monmouth counties, authorities said.

According to Patch.com, two men have been accused of shooting a flare gun through the window of a Barnegat home