$5M-$10M Cross Street Reconstruction Project Moves Ahead In Lakewood

Ocean County is seeking bids for road widening, stormwater improvements and other work along Cross Street.

Lakewood To Consider Changes To $156.5M Municipal Budget Thursday

The Township Committee is scheduled to consider an amendment to Lakewood's 2026 municipal budget.

Lakewood Receives $170K Grant To Address Littering

The grant was among $25 million distributed to towns and counties to clean up litter and educate the public on the environmental effects.

The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Congressional District 4 Democratic Primary Monday, May 18, 2026, 7 pm

Anyone registering for the forum can submit Public Questions by May 11 through the registration process

No Kings Rallies In Lakewood, Toms River: See Photos, Videos

Ocean County residents joined No Kings rallies in Lakewood and Toms River, among thousands of protests across the U.S.

No Kings Protest Set For Lakewood A Senior Movement, Organizer Says

Residents who wanted to join the first No Kings rally but who struggle with mobility started their own group. It's holding its 4th rally.

NJ Moves To Take Over Lakewood School District

The state cited "years of documented failures" including transportation and special education costs it says were self-imposed by the BOE.

Ocean County Road Closing For Railroad Crossing Replacement

The scheduled work is anticipated to make the crossing smoother and safer, state officials said.

Sustaining Weekend and Holiday Fire Coverage Funding on Feb. 15 Ballot

Continued weekend/holiday firefighter staffing is one of many critical items in Jackson Township Fire Dist. #3 budget up for voter approval

Live Results: 2023 Lakewood Committee, School Board And Fire District

The polls closed at 8 p.m. for the 2023 general election. Get the results for Lakewood.

2023 Lakewood Election Guide: Decision Day

The polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Here's a last look at the election races in Lakewood before you vote.

Lakewood Early Voting Underway For 2023 Election

Early voting is underway for the 2023 general election. See who's on the ballot in Lakewood.

Lakewood 2023 Election: NJ Voter Registration Deadline

The voter registration deadline for the 2023 general election is Oct. 17. See some helpful links here.

$1M Mental Health, Addiction Services Grant Awarded To Lakewood Group

The federal grant will fund services for four years.

Lakewood Man Didn't Pay $10M In Payroll Taxes To IRS, He Admits

The man had multiple businesses and while he withheld the payroll taxes, he did not send the money to the IRS.

7 Candidates Seek 3 Seats On Lakewood School Board

Three seats are up for election in November for the Lakewood Township Board of Education.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Set For Lakewood

Cats and dogs who live with their humans in Ocean County are welcome at the clinic. Lakewood residents can purchase 2023 dog licenses.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Announced In Ocean County

The first collection will be held in Lakewood. Take a look at the schedule; residents must register to bring items to the collection site.

Lakewood Changes Bulk Collection Schedule

The township has announced changes to its public works collection schedule.

Craft Brewers Launch Special Beer To Fight 'Unjust' NJ License Rules

Icarus Brewing in Lakewood developed the beer that NJ craft breweries are making to fight rules they say are "unbalanced and unjust".

Lakewood 2022 Election: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

The general election is Tuesday. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.

2022 Election In Lakewood: How To Vote, Who's On The Ballot

The general election is Nov. 8. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot; early voting is underway.

2022 Elections: Early Voting, Vote-By-Mail Drop Boxes In Lakewood

If you are among those choosing to vote by mail or taking advantage of the early voting option in 2022, here's what to know.

Pop-Up Jersey Shore Car Rally Sparks Renewed Call For NJ To Help Towns

Unruly social media-fueled parties are taxing to Shore communities, and Sen. Robert Singer wants New Jersey to do more to help them.

Woman Buried In Wrong Cemetery After Funeral Home Error: Lakewood Suit

Janet Kay had a specific outfit for her burial; when she died in 2020, she was buried in another woman's clothes in the wrong cemetery.

LWV Hosts Congressional District 4 Candidates Forum, Sept. 15

League of Women Voters of Monmouth County To Host Congressional District 4 Candidates Virtual Forum, September 15

Lakewood Gas Station Offers Discount To Show Self-Serve Savings

There are 78 gas stations offering discounts for a day as part of a campaign to push NJ lawmakers to add self-service options at the pump.

Georgian Court Sells 42 Acres To Beth Medrash Govoha In Lakewood

The Catholic university said the sale of undeveloped land to the yeshiva, which plans to build housing, had been discussed for two years.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: Latest Data

The Ocean County unemployment rate remained steady, according to the newest figures.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Figures

The Ocean County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Ocean County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Murphy Vs. Ciattarelli: How Lakewood Voted

In the closest gubernatorial election in decades, here's a look at how Lakewood and other towns in Ocean County voted.

Ciattarelli Campaigning In Lakewood On Thursday

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to spend much of the day in town, two days after Gov. Phil Murphy visited.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Ocean County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

2021 Elections: Vote-By-Mail Drop Boxes In Lakewood

If you are planning to vote by mail, here's where you can submit your ballot.

Rental Arrears Trending Downward In Ocean County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Ocean County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Ocean County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Ocean County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Lakewood residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Ocean County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.