FOUND: Lakewood Girls, 14 And 15, Are Safe: Police

The girls, who arrived at school but left school early, were found safe, police said.

Route 9 Closed In Lakewood Due To Fire: Sheriff

Breaking: The sheriff's office said there is a structure fire and firefighters on the scene; avoid the area if possible.

In Georgian Court's Cat Room, Students Find Knowledge, Peace

A valuable resource for pre-veterinary students to get hands-on experience, and a haven for stressed students, It helps kittens, too.

Lakewood's 'Register Every Camera' Aims To Aid Crime-Fighting

Lakewood police are hoping residents and businesses will cooperate with the initiative to log every security camera in town.

In Lakewood Community, Home Sales Picking Up Speed

A report looks at the quickening pace of real estate turnover in an age-restricted development in Lakewood. Is it influencing you to sell?

Here’s What You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In Lakewood

A new report looks at how affordable or unaffordable it is to buy a home. See how Lakewood and Ocean County fared.

Reward Offered For Information On Synagogue Vandalism

Lakewood police seek videos and infomation; a local group has offered $500; state program offers $25,000 for tips that lead to convictions.

Lakewood Man Gets Prison For Unlicensed Money Transfer Business

Yisroel Malamud, 54, processed an estimated $6 million in money transfers through the business he operated out of Beepers Plus.

1960s Device Sparks Pipe Bomb Scare In Lakewood: Police

Police said the device was found among recyclables dropped off at a recycling company.

Lakewood Custodian Alerted Drug Dealer To Raid: Prosecutor

Jorge L. Lopez is accused of telling the dealer, who was the target of the raid, that it was about to happen, the prosecutor's office said.

Vandal Sprays Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Lakewood Synagogue

Congregation Sons of Israel and its Holocaust memorial was vandalized last June as well. That incident remains unsolved despite a reward.

3 Reasons To Be Patch Mayor Of Lakewood

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to let their neighbors know about events and issues in your town.

Pathway to College - FREE Seminar at Ocean County Library

Packed with solid information that every parent should hear! Presented at three branch locations in April.

Lakewood DPW Worker Hurt By Falling Tree Branch: Police

The worker was trying to cut up a tree that fell across a township road as a result of the storm, police said.

UPDATE: Lakewood Schools Closed Thursday, March 22

The deteriorating conditions led to the closure.

Lakewood Storm Update: Closings, Cancellations March 21

Beyond school closings, there are other areas affected.

Lakewood Schools Cancel Classes For Wednesday

The winter storm hammering much of the state is expected to bring up to a foot of snow to much of Ocean County.

Lakewood Begins Pedestrian Safety Campaign

The effort comes after a string of accidents over the last year that killed or injured pedestrians.

Crash With Car Sends School Bus Into Tree In Lakewood: Police

Breaking: There were no injuries in the crash, but both drivers received summonses, police said.

Man Threatened To Shoot Up Gun Control Rally: Prosecutor

Shane Steele, 42, of Lakewood is accused of threatening shoot up the March For Our Lives rally with a machine gun, officials said.

4 Things You Can't Forget When Flipping A Home

Flipping homes is not for the faint of heart, but it can be a rewarding way to earn a living.

Lakewood Schools Announce Delayed Opening For March 8

The district made the announcement as the storm continues bring icy conditions to the area.

Roofs Collapsing In Lakewood Business Park Blaze (UPDATE)

Breaking: A 911 caller reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames, police said; reports say multiple buildings are damaged.

Lakewood Schools Announce Early Dismissal Due To Storm

Breaking: The winter storm that is expected to bring a foot of snow or more to parts of the state is expected to intensify in Ocean County.

Lakewood Man With 36,000 Child Porn Images Pleads Guilty

Breaking: Anthony White, 31, had the largest collection ever seized in New Jersey, authorities said.

Lakewood Man Shared Child Porn: Prosecutor

John Jandola, 38, was arrested Thursday, authorities said.

Georgian Court Says It Won't Penalize Applicants For Gun Protests

The university says if high schools suspend students who walk out of classes during national protests, they will still be accepted.

Homeless Lakewood Man Arrested With 'Large' Knife At PA Work Site

A homeless man from Lakewood was arrested ​after he was found with a "large" knife at a Bucks County, PA construction site, police say.

Student Charged With Terroristic Threats In Lakewood Hoax Email

Breaking: The student sent the threat to the police department using another student's information, police said.

Threat Investigated At Lakewood High School: Police

Breaking: The nature of the threat was not released but the suspicious email prompted a lockdown as a precaution, police said.

Woman Charged After Hitting Lakewood Man, Leaving Scene: Police

Breaking: The man, Jerome Harris, was in a crosswalk; he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

10th Annual Prom Dress Drive Returns to Ocean County Library

Help local young ladies and men go to their prom! Donate a formal dress or tuxedo to give a student the opportunity to attend their formal

Lakewood Hospital Bars Visitors Under 18 Amid Flu Epidemic

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, formerly Kimball Medical Center, is seeing a persistent flu caseload, a spokeswoman said.

Lakewood Man Charged With Distributing Child Porn: Prosecutor

Breaking: Gershon Biegeleisen was identified after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted authorities to downloads.

75 MPH Speed Limit On Garden State Parkway? 1,800 Want Change

More than 1,800 people have signed a petition to urge lawmakers to increase the speed limit, and the movement is growing. Do you agree?

Lakewood Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Unlicensed Driver: Officials

Breaking: Juan Soriano-Ramirez has been charged in the death of Lucas Rodriguez De La Rosa Thursday, officials said.

Lakewood Man ID'd As Pedestrian Killed Saturday On Route 70: PD

Police say William Fernando Campo Verde​ was not in a crosswalk when he was hit while crossing the road.

Another Pedestrian Death In Ocean County: Report

Breaking: The report said the incident happened on Route 70 in Lakewood.

Lakewood Man Set Fire To Ex-Girlfriend's Bed: Police

Breaking: Police allege Alfredo Hernandez Martinez, 33, turned on a hair dryer and put it under the covers.

Man Catches Baby, Helps Mother Escape Lakewood Fire: Police

The mother, trapped on the second floor of the burning townhouse, screamed for help and Rey Carpinteyro ran to help her and her son.