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Jersey Shore Online, brought to you by Micromedia Publications, serves seven weekly newspapers across Ocean and Monmouth counties. For 26 years, we have provided breaking news, updates on community events, and budget-friendly advertising options. Our publications include The Toms River Times, Manchester Times, Berkeley Times, Brick Times, Jackson Times, Southern Ocean Times, and Howell Times. Established in 1995.

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School Fires 5 Over Improper Restraint Of Child

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

Editor’s note: This article was updated, because the superintendent is not going to head up the special education department as the district originally decided. Another change reflects that a meeting between administration the teacher’s union was postponed.
Ocean County Man Arrested For Handgun Possession

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – A Lakewood man was arrested and charged after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun with a high capacity magazine. On April 9, the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) was conducting generalized surveillance in Maple Leaf Park when they found a suspicious vehicle.
Ocean County Man Arrested For Arson In Toms River

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

TOMS RIVER – A 59-year-old man was arrested and charged with starting a fire at an apartment complex in Toms River Tuesday, authorities said. Around 11 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to Winteringham Village located on Route 166 for a structure fire. When they arrived on scene, they found the fire had already been extinguished.
Three Nursing Home Workers Charged In Assault, Neglect Of Patient

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

WHITING – Three staff members of a local rehabilitation and nursing center received criminal charges after pepper spraying a patient who they claimed was aggressive, police said. The incident occurred at Whiting Gardens, located at 3000 Hilltop Road, on March 19 at around 8:52 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse Lisa Erikson told police that an 87-year-old patient, who suffers from dementia, depression, and anxiety, had become agitated and was damaging property.
Construction Underway On Brick Sports Complex

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Judy Smestad-Nunn

BRICK – After years of lawsuits, design changes and other delays, construction has begun on a long-awaited sports complex on what is commonly referred to as “the former Foodtown site,” on Route 70 behind Aldi. “I know there have been some questions on why it’s taking so long,” said Mayor Lisa Crate.
Ocean County Has Plans For Building Being Bought From Schools

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners are moving forward with plans to purchase a building owned by the Toms River School District for $15.4 million, saying the deal offers significant savings compared to new construction and will help meet the county’s long-term space needs.
County Reaches Agreement With Local Airport

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

WALL – Monmouth County officials and the owner of the Monmouth Executive Airport have communicated and discussed the future of the airport. Back in September 2024, county officials stated that the airport has been declining for years. Improvement to its infrastructure or facilities had been very minimal.
Ocean County Man Claimed Disability To Rip Off Social Security

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A local man stole $270,933.10 from Social Security by claiming that he was disabled and could not work. Krzysztof Niedzielski, 49, of Toms River pled guilty to theft of public money and making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
Ocean County Man Charged With Variety Of Drugs

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A local man allegedly had meth, marijuana, and cocaine in a home police said he used for drug dealing. Jonathan Acosta, 39, of Toms River, was under police surveillance and was pulled over. They searched his home and allegedly found 21 grams of methamphetamine, approximately one-half pound of marijuana, a quantity of cocaine, and materials indicative of narcotics distribution.
Vietnam Veterans Honored, 50 Years After Saigon’s Fall

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

BARNEGAT – Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the scars of the Vietnam War remain, but so does the unwavering spirit of remembrance in the local community. Barnegat High School once again became a place of tribute to Vietnam War veterans, with a heartfelt event led by Barnegat resident Thy Cavagnaro. Thy, a former Vietnamese refugee and founder of Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat, is deeply grateful to the American soldiers who brought her and her family to safety.