Barnegat Light Beach Patrol member Hugh Shields was honored by the U.S. Lifesaving Association for risking his life in a jetty rescue.
Barnegat Police Chief Jason Carroll is a recent grad of the prestigious 11-week FBI National Academy.
It was the second of three top prizes in the scratch-off that started on Aug. 21, according to lottery officials.
Stafford Recreation is reminding residents that they have four "Little Free Food Pantries" that you can donate to or use if you need to.
Cheer on local runners and watch live as they take on the New York City Marathon 26.2-mile race on Sunday. See how to watch:
The prize-winning ticket was sold at the Manahawkin Walmart.
A local couple has taken in three young girls after the death of their 2-year-old brother; a fundraiser has been launched to help.
The young humpback whale had apparently been injured by propellor strikes before it beached itself on a sandbar, officials said.
Time to prepare for the upcoming season, Winterize your Boat, Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate
A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the country on Saturday.
Clean Ocean Action's Fall Beach Sweeps will be held Oct. 18 at beaches across the state.
It's only the third time in the race's 53-year history that it had to be canceled, organizers say.
On a warm, sunny Sunday, hundreds descended on Beach Haven to vote for the best chowder. Here's what they said:
The Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off returns Oct. 4 and 5. Check out the details:
NJ Boaters! Be Safe This Fall, and Get Your NJ Boat Safety Certificate
Channels will be dredged in Barnegat Light, Barnegat, Waretown, Long Beach Township and Lacey this month.
The Jersey Cash 5 jackpot was split between a ticket sold in Manahawkin and a ticket sold online, NJ Lottery officials said.
The new officers all have local ties: all six live in Ocean County, from Bayville to Tuckerton.
Ron DiMenna, who opened the first Ron Jon Surf Shop in 1961 on Long Beach Island, is dead at 88.
Retro Fitness Tuckerton will host the stair climb challenge and fundraise for Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of fallen responders.
NJ Boaters! September is a great time to be out on the water!
It's not the $1.3 billion jackpot, but one lucky Powerball player is $50,000 richer:
The mast of a shipwreck buried in the sand of Barnegat Light is now gone after Hurricane Erin's waves beat Long Beach Island.
Nick Danbrowney died in a car accident on Aug. 18, just two months after signing a contract with the Bakersfield Train Robbers.
Stafford Township Council honored Thomas and Nicholas Murphy, who searched for and rescued a family dog in distress under a dock.
A necropsy has been completed on the Minke whale that died after colliding with a boat in Barnegat Bay. Here's what it found:
The Minke whale collided with a boat Saturday afternoon, causing the vessel to nearly capsize and a passenger to go overboard.
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The Quick Draw ticket won a lucky player $144,572.
Two lottery players - one in Southern Ocean - split the $1.1 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot Sunday.
The police department's new boat is ready for action, just in time for the busy summer.
Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of adventurer.
The heavily decomposed humpback whale was first seen floating offshore on Monday.
A needlefish may be responsible for a leg injury a swimmer received over the weekend. What is it?
The third annual Ride4Dylan raises scholarship money for Barnegat students in honor of the late Dylan DeStefano.
Take the class - Be on the water for 4th of July! New Jersey Boating Safety Tips!
The new centenarian celebrated his birthday surrounded by loved ones, government officials and the staff of Seacrest in Little Egg Harbor.
The four officers completed a more than 5 mile course of trail running, water crossings and intense strength challenges.
A donation of $17,500 from the Westlake Veterans Group will fund a kitchen at Larry's Home, currently under construction.
Get your NJ boat safety certificate - Class and Exam schedules are now available in Ocean County!
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Learn how to save on energy costs with solar & get a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
Using Estate Planning to Prepare for Medicaid
The Mosquito & Pest Authority of the Jersey Shore give back with 100 complimentary mosquito treatments.