Traders Cove Plans; Arrest In Pizza Driver Stabbing; Municipal, School Budgets Approved: Brick Patch May Headlines

Brick Basketball Player's Cancer Battle: 'I Can Make This My Story'
Brian Oehme, who graduated from Brick Township High School in June 2015, is fighting testicular cancer and not letting it drag him down.

Prosecutor Appealing PTI Placement For Ex-Brick Schools Official
Lorriane Morgan, wife of Andrew Morgan who faces more serious charges, has been granted pretrial intervention in the case -- the prosecutors office opposes it, police said.

Brick Schools Wait, Watch On Transgender Policy
The White House letter on the issue last week has drawn a wide reaction, but in Brick, a wait-and-see response.

ID Sought On 'Rambling, Confused' Man At Brick School: Police
The man talked to staff at St. Dominic's School and staff at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church rectory, police said.

Lobster Shanty Owners To Build Brick's Traders Cove Restaurant
The township approves the bid by Chefs International to lease the site and build a restaurant on the site.

Women Sought In Credit Card Fraud At Target: Police
The card was reported stolen after a woman left her cell phone in the restroom at Applebee's, police said.

Brick Trio Crowned Jersey Mike's Sub Champions
The crew from the Mantoloking Road store built a Jersey Mike's Italian sub in less than a minute, they said.

As Promised, The Joker Opens To Riders At Six Flags Great Adventure
The theme park's newest roller coaster got stuck during its media day but opened fully to park attendees over the Memorial Day weekend.

Brick Parks Welcome Town's 2- and 4-Legged Residents
Lake Riviera Park and Angela Hibberd Park have opened after renovations at the two were completed. New basketball courts, dog parks and a pickleball court are among the amenities.

571 Heroin Folds, Cash Seized In Brick After Pair Reported Smoking Pot In Van: Police
Two men seen smoking pot in a van led to a police investigation and the discovery of the heroin and other drugs, police said.

Ocean County's Teacher Of The Year Is...
For the second straight year, a Brick Township School District teacher is the county's teacher of the year.

PHOTOS: At Brick Relay For Life, A Show Of Strength
Brick native Todd Durkin, now the owner of a San Diego gym and a competitor on the NBC show "STRONG," comes home to help raise funds and fitness at the American Cancer Society event.

Brick Native Honored At Governor's Cup Fishing Tournament
Ray Bukowski, a graduate of Brick Township High School who managed Island Beach State Park before and after Superstorm Sandy hit, is honored.

Mushrooms, 4.6 Pounds Of Marijuana, $61K Seized In Brick-Point Drug Bust: Police
Police said an investigation into marijuana dealing led to the arrests.

Lakewood Man Indicted In Brick Woman's Overdose Death: Report
The man is accused of supplying a Brick Township woman with the heroin mixed with Fentanyl that led to her death.

Brick School Board Narrowly Approves $150M Budget
Debate over transparency and needs vs. wants in face of 3.51 percent tax increase and 14 teacher cuts dominates discussion.

Brick Fire Bureau Chief Batzel Receives State Honor
Kevin Batzel, who's headed the bureau for nearly 30 years, was honored for his contributions to fire safety. 

Brick Officials Trim Municipal Tax Increase To 1.5 Cents
Council approves contract agreements with township's four employee unions; 3 percent raises granted, health care contributions remain.

6 Teens Arrested In Brick Stabbing Of Pizza Deliveryman: Police
One is 18; the remainder are unnamed juveniles from Brick and Lakewood, police said.