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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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Township To Enforce Smoking Ban In Public Places

5 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – As we start to welcome warm spring weather, Howell Township Police will begin to enforce the township’s ban on smoking in public places. In April 2023, Howell Township updated its smoking ordinance in order to align with New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act.
Ocean County Parents Charged With Killing Infant Daughter

6 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEWOOD – The parents of a three-month-old girl have been arrested and charged for murdering their daughter, authorities said. Ruben Santiago, 36, and Caitlin Gibson, 28, both of Lakewood, were charged with Murder in connection with the death of their three-month-old daughter. Around 7:20 p.m. Monday, police arrived to a home on Pinehurst Drive regarding an infant having difficulty breathing.
Ocean County Wildfire Renews Call For Disaster Preparedness

6 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

OCEAN COUNTY – The massive wildfire burning deep in southern Ocean County offered some reminders for local residents. Life at the Jersey Shore isn’t just about sun and sand – it’s also about preparing for the real danger of forest fires. The Jones Road Wildfire, first spotted at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, from the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower, scorched 15,300 acres in the Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area.
Brick Teen Center Reopens With Fresh New Look

6 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – After being closed for five years, the Township welcomed local youth to the reopening of the Brick Township Teen Center. The Teen Center, located at the Civic Plaza, first opened its doors in 2017 when it was formerly known as the “Lounge 270 Teen Center.” Operations were forced to cease in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the space was left untouched – until Mayor Lisa Crate’s plan to transform the center.
Rebels Cheer Score National Titles

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

HOWELL – The Howell Rebels American Youth Football and Cheerleading have earned their rings, becoming National Champions for 2025. The Howell Rebels competed at the Quest Recreational Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida – a two-day competition against hundreds of teams across the country. Mindy Doyle, VP of Cheerleading, spoke with The Howell Times about how the team operates and the steps they take to end the season at Nationals.
12-Year Sentence Offered To Teacher In Sex Abuse Case

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

FREEHOLD – The defense attorney for Allison Havemann-Niedrach, the former Freehold Intermediate School teacher indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse involving a teenage student, stated this week that he is considering a motion to dismiss the indictment based on his client’s diminished capacity. Freehold attorney Thomas Huth, representing Havemann-Niedrach, further advised Superior Court Judge Jill Grace O’Malley that he is awaiting transcripts from the Grand Jury Indictment hearing.
Town’s Budget Is Political Discussion Topic

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

BRICK – The public had the opportunity to ask questions about the 2025 municipal budget before its adoption during a recent Township Council Meeting. The spending plan was introduced in March. The proposed 2025 budget totals $122,711,490, with an increase of 1.9 cents on $100 of assessed value, or a $47 increase for the average Brick household. Last year’s budget totaled about $117 million.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Shooting Victim In Face

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Alyssa Riccardi

JACKSON – A Freehold Borough resident has been sentenced to state prison for conspiring to attack and shoot a man, authorities said. Michael Vulpis, 26, was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in connection with an incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024.
Kindness Of Helpers Remembered After Ocean County Wildfire

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Stephanie Faughnan

OCEAN COUNTY – As flames from the Jones Road wildfire threatened homes, farms, and neighborhoods, it wasn’t just firefighters and police officers who stepped up. All across the area, a wave of kindness, generosity, and humanity surged forward – from shopkeepers and church members to neighbors and complete strangers. Their actions didn’t make headlines, but they made a difference.
Jackson Day Planning Already Underway

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Township resident Ray Cattonar has been a big part of Jackson Day in recent years and he spoke with excitement about next fall’s event when he came before the microphone at a recent Township Council meeting. Jackson Day is coming up on September 14 with a rain date of September 21 in Johnson Park. Cattonar, who is a key member of the Jackson Day Committee reported that food vendor fees had been raised by 25%.