Share Your Halloween Costume Photos With Lakewood Patch

Get your Halloween costume inspiration at a Lakewood pumpkin patch, and then share your ideas with us.

Serious School Bus Crash In Lakewood, 5th In A Month

Two school bus crashes happened on Thursday according to reports, and five have happened since mid-September.

Lakewood group launches online tool for caregivers

NavigAid helps to simplify the Medicaid application process for eldercare through step-by-step guidance that supports a DYI approach.

OCPO: FORMER LANOKA HARBOR EMS VOLUNTEER PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT

This charge was the result of an investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Economics Crime Squad in the Spring of ...

OCPO: WEAPONS CHARGES FILED AGAINST PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN PREVIOUSLY CHARGED WITH MURDER

Heffernan was previously charged on October 5, 2021 with two counts of Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), in connection with t ...

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.

OCPO: MANCHESTER MAN CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY DRUG INDUCED DEATH TO REMAIN DETAINED PENDING TRIAL

Tubbs has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since he was arrested on the aforementioned charges on August 19, 2021. The detention hea ...

New Hampshire Ave Closed In Lakewood Due To Downed Pole, Wires

A motor vehicle crash brought down a utility pole, authorities said.

OCPO: MANCHESTER MAN CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY INDUCED DEATH

On August 16, 2021, Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a residence for a report of an unresponsive 35 ...

Lakewood Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Lakewood area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.

OCPO: TOMS RIVER WOMAN SENTENCED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY

During the evening hours of November 11, 2019, the Lacey Township Police Department responded to a residence in Lacey Township for a rep ...

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

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

Where To Find The Best Pumpkin Patches In Lakewood

Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Lakewood area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.

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.

OCPO: BRICK TOWNSHIP MAN INDICTED FOR MURDER

On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Officers of the Brick Township Police were summoned to a residence on Acorn Drive and discovered the vic ...

Home Prices In Lakewood Area Increased Recently

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Lakewood area was no exception.

Home Prices In Lakewood Area Increased Recently

National home prices have surged over the past year; the Lakewood area was no exception.

Lakewood School Bus Drives Over Yard, Hits Cars: Video

Lakewood police said the driver may have suffered a medical episode before the crash; there were no injuries.

OCPO: PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF MURDER

On October 3, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Officers from the Surf City Police Department responded to a residence on North 7th Stre ...

Seasonal Jobs In Lakewood: Target, Kohl's Hiring For 2021

Companies are starting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary roles ahead of the holidays. See open positions near Lakewood.

OCPO: LITTLE EGG HARBOR MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER

On May 16, 2018, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Officers from the Little Egg Harbor Police Department responded to a 911 call in reference ...

Lakewood Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021

Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Lakewood area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.

Halloween 2021: Submit Your Lakewood Home To Patch's Scare Tour

Patch is compiling a guide to Lakewood's best Halloween yard displays. Submit your yard haunt today.

OCPO: EWING TOWNSHIP MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ELUDING, TERRORISTIC THREATS, AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

On May 8, 2021, Jackson Township Police Officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a stabbing incident on Maria Street. Responding ...

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 Students Get Fresh Veggies, Fruit Through State Programs

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and the Farm to School Program help students get veggies and fruit to encourage healthy eating.

Join us online for "Master Challenges of Aging" at OC Library

Learn about aging-related physical, cognitive and mental health change during Ocean County Library Virtual Program @ 12pm Tues., October 5.

Lakewood Area Housing Market: Prices Continue To Rise

The Lakewood area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

Pumpkin Availability Near Lakewood For 2021

New Jersey has more pumpkin patch acres than most states.

Lakewood Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2021

Landmark pumpkin patches and farms in New Jersey offer a ton of fall fun for the family.

OCPO: TOMS RIVER MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO VEHICULAR HOMICIDE

On September 5, 2020, the New Jersey State Police received a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a motor vehicle in the area of ...

Students Unhurt As School Bus Hits Parked Cars: Lakewood Police

The bus wound up perched on one vehicle that ended up on its side, but police said none of the 15 students were injured.

Lakewood-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Ocean County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

OCPO: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP MAN CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY DRUG INDUCED DEATH TO REMAIN DETAINED PENDING TRIAL

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unle ...

Lakewood Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

There are several pumpkin patches in the Lakewood area. Here are some of the most beloved ones.

OCPO: FUGITIVE CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER SURRENDERS HIMSELF TO AUTHORITIES

On July 26, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Officers of the Brick Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the ShopR ...

OCPO: TWO LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY DRUG INDUCED DEATH

On July 3, 2021, Officers from the Little Egg Harbor Police Department were summoned to a residence on East Susquehanna Drive for a repo ...

OCPO: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP MAN CHARGED WITH STRICT LIABILITY DRUG INDUCED DEATH APPREHENDED

Belk was charged on August 26, 2021 with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9a, Endangering the Welfare ...

OCPO: PENNSYLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AND WEAPONS OFFENSES TO REMAIN DETAINED PENDING TRIAL

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unle ...

OCPO: TOMS RIVER MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED THEFT BY DECEPTION AND CONTEMPT

An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Economic Crime Squad revealed that between May 22, 2021 and August 8, 2021, Sch ...