De Lareau Studio

I was born and raised in Toms River, and this community means everything to me. Our salon is family-owned, built on love, dedication, and the values I grew up with. I’ve been in the hair industry for over 20 years, and opening my own salon has always been a lifelong dream. I named the salon in honor of my father, who passed away last year. He was the proud dad of five daughters, and with his passing, his name would have ended with him. By giving the salon his name, I’ve created a way to keep his legacy alive and honor the strong work ethic and values he instilled in me. At our salon, we’re not just about great hair—we’re about family, community, and carrying forward a legacy of hard work and care.

Ocean County

Karen Wall

New York City Metropolitan Area

Toms River

New Jersey

I was born and raised in Toms River, and this community means everything to me. Our salon is family-owned, built on love, dedication, and the...

Custom awning and shade solutions in Ocean County, NJ

Liberty Door and Awning

Liberty Door and Awning is a trusted provider of custom awning solutions serving homeowners and businesses throughout Ocean County, NJ. Established in 1968, the company brings decades of experience in delivering durable, functional and visually appealing shade systems for a wide range of properties. The team offers a variety of awning styles, including retractable awnings, window and door awnings, exterior solar shades, retractable horizontal shades and pergola canopy shades. The company also provides free in-home consultations, so customers can receive accurate measurements and personalized recommendations. Its experienced technicians handle both installation and repair services to address issues such as fabric wear, structural concerns and motor malfunctions. Each awning type can be tailored to your property, helping you improve outdoor comfort, reduce heat exposure and improve overall curb appeal. Known for its reliable service and attention to detail, Liberty Door and Awning has built long-standing relationships across Ocean County. Customers often rave about the team’s responsiveness and commitment to standing behind their work, even after installation is complete. In addition to awnings, the company also installs and services garage doors, entry doors, windows and hurricane shutters.

Liberty Door and Awning is a trusted provider of custom awning solutions serving homeowners and businesses throughout Ocean County, NJ. Established...

Insurcomm Restoration

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. 	 Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events.	 Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response	 	 Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses		 Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed.		 Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

Burlington County

Burlington

Southampton

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

Carfagno Professional Painting LLC

Give us a call at 609-224-0235 to schedule a free estimate to help you paint the inside, outside and/or your kitchen cabinets. Check out our website for additional information. Mention Patch when you call us. 

Ocean

Beachwood

Give us a call at 609-224-0235 to schedule a free estimate to help you paint the inside, outside and/or your kitchen cabinets. Check out our...

Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with clotted cream, a variety of tea sandwiches, and a plate of desserts with a full pot of tea per person. The experience includes live piano music and tours of the Inn. The cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity on the weekends and $40 per person Wednesday to Friday. 10 Percent Senior and Military discount mid-week. Call 732-818-7580 or book on Resy at www.mathishouse600main.com for your Summer Afternoon Victorian Teatime. Special overnight stay packages available for the perfect Jersey Shore experience. Located at 600 Main Street in Downtown Toms River.

Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea...

Celebrate your summer birthdays or special occasions at the Mathis House. Enjoy a five course Afternoon Teatime with soup, salad, a warm scone with...

Dog Training in The Comfort Of Your Home 

Sit Stay And Beyond LLC

All dogs are different, they each have their own unique personality. I do not offer cookie cutter one size fits all training. My training exercises have some basic elements; I customize this framework to your dog's way of learning desired behaviors. I avoid aversive training techniques like choke or shock collars. The best deal I offer is a 5 cue (command) package for $400. Payment schedule is taylored to fit your budget, cash, personal check or Venmo. I do not accept credit cards. My own dog Thor, I rescued from hoarders with over 180 dogs kept in horrific conditions. I love my 68 lbs guy who thinks he's a lap dog. I will treat your dog with the same love and respect as I treat my own.

All dogs are different, they each have their own unique personality. I do not offer cookie cutter one size fits all training. My training exercises...

About Sit Stay And Beyond LLC Established in 2012 Brian M Kochera ABCDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer / Behavioral Consultant Sit.Stay.Beyond@Gmail.Com Dog training in the comfort of your home. Dog Manners Not Mayhem! 12 Years Experience Volunteering in Animal Rescue Basic Obedience Training *5 Lesson Package $400.00 with Payment Plan* *House Training* *Learn How Dogs Communicate* *Single Issue Training Price Based on Assessment* Program Solving: Digging Jumping Up Counter Surfing Puppy Nipping, and more.

About Sit Stay And Beyond LLC Established in 2012 Brian M Kochera ABCDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer / Behavioral Consultant Sit.Stay.Beyond...

Klarr Transport Service Inc

Klarr Transport Inc is committed to utilizing clean, safe and modern equipment, while teaching best practices, upholding the strictest regulatory compliance, with multiple agency approved methods, and always searching for the means to develop improvement and innovation in service. This is our true identity and our deeply respected corporate DNA. "Safety IS NOT what we do at Klarr Transport. Safety is who and we are"! That being said we are excited to announce we are now hiring prospective Drivers to join our Klarr Family. Starting salary is $23+ per hour with a full benefits package!!! Please inquire below! Apply now! https://form.jotform.com/220035791860151 Or email klarrtransport@gmail.com

Lakewood

Klarr Transport Inc is committed to utilizing clean, safe and modern equipment, while teaching best practices, upholding the strictest regulatory...

Why PACE? Parents, if you have ever asked your child's teacher for more of a challenge then PACE's enrichment package is exactly what you need! Visit us online at parentsareconnectedeveryday.org to enroll and soar to new heights!!!

Parents, if you have ever asked your child’s teacher for more of a challenge then PACE’s enrichment package is exactly what you need! Visit us online at parentsareconnectedeveryday.org to enroll and soar to new heights!!!

$25 online academic enrichment via PACE!

Local Voices

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Lacey

Manchester

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Sara Winick

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Carly Baldwin

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Lakehurst Community Center

Join the Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society for an engaging presentation featuring guest speaker Mike Mahoney from the Ocean County Library. Explore the harrowing and heroic history of the USS Indianapolis in this community meeting where all are welcome to learn local history and share stories.

Local Event: Mike Mahoney: The USS Indianapolis

Lakehurst

Mike Mahoney: The USS Indianapolis

Join the Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society for an engaging presentation featuring guest speaker Mike Mahoney from the...

Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore

THIS IS A 2-DAY EVENT!! Join us for the 3rd Annal Fall Rummage Sale and Book Sale, a massive 2-day community sale.&nbsp; 📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Rummage Sale will be featuring everything from home décor and furniture to electronics, jewelry, and toys. Don't miss out on the concurrent Book Sale featuring hundreds of books from just 25¢ to 50¢ and special deals on full bags!
🚫 No Early Birds Please.&nbsp; Sales begin at the posted opening times. 💚 Want to help even more? We're currently accepting donations of clean, gently used items for the sale. Your unwanted treasures can become funds that support local Girl Scouts. Please contact 732-966-5035 for donation information.&nbsp; Hosted by the Order of the Evergreen, all proceeds further our mission of supporting the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

Local Event: 2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale & Book Sale 

2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale &...

THIS IS A 2-DAY EVENT!! Join us for the 3rd Annal Fall Rummage Sale and Book Sale, a massive 2-day community sale.    📅 Friday,...

2-DAY EVENT: 3rd Annual Fall Rummage Sale & Book Sale 

Whiting United Methodist Church

Flea Market on September 19 at Whiting United Methodist Church; doors open at 8 AM until 1 PM; all sorts of wonderful finds; including baked goods, homemade soup, tools, household equipment, jewelry, collectibles, and more; refreshments served. All are welcome.

Local Event: Flea Market

Pine Lake Park

Flea Market

Flea Market on September 19 at Whiting United Methodist Church; doors open at 8 AM until 1 PM; all sorts of wonderful finds;...

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Whiting, NJ

Elder exploitation is an increasingly dangerous problem as verified by the F.B.I. An authorized speaker for the NJ Coalition Against HumanTrafficking as well as Manchester Police Detective, Thomas Chant will be discussing vulnerabilities of the elderly and how to avoid exploitation.&nbsp; Older adults, caregivers, family members, and concerned neighbors are encouraged to attend. The complimentary training will take place on September 19, 1:00 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, NJ. Please call 732-350-2121 to reserve your seat, at no charge.

Local Event: Avoid Elder Exploitation and Elder Trafficking

Avoid Elder Exploitation and Elder Trafficking

Elder exploitation is an increasingly dangerous problem as verified by the F.B.I. An authorized speaker for the NJ Coalition...

2026 Speaker Series presents - "Prvateers and Pine-Robbers" Coastal NJ&nbsp;during the American Revolution&nbsp;presented by author Robert Cobb. He will relate the story of John Bacon and his guerrilla loyalist raiders who fought for the British, including the 'Long Beach Island Massacre of 1782', one of the most important events of the Jersey Shore's Revolutionary War history.&nbsp;

Local Event: Speaker Series - 'Privateers and Pine-Robbers'

Island Heights

Speaker Series - 'Privateers and Pine-Robbers'

2026 Speaker Series presents - "Prvateers and Pine-Robbers" Coastal NJ during the American Revolution presented by author...

Manahawkin Municipal Center

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Runners, walkers, and community supporters will gather next month for the Second Annual "Race to Remember" 5K Run &amp; Walk, held in loving tribute to Frankie Petillo Jr. The memorial event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Manahawkin Municipal Center.
For Frankie’s family, the event represents a deeply personal mission: turning tragedy into future dreams and accomplishments. Frankie, a Stafford resident and Southern Regional High School graduate, was taken in the prime of his life when he was struck by an irresponsible student driver while walking on his college campus. Highly motivated to help others in need, his family established The Frankie-Foundation (The Frank A. Petillo Jr. Foundation) so that his memory could continue to uplift young people.
Because Frankie lived life to its fullest, the foundation's goal is to help others do the same. Organizers are working to fulfill that purpose by raising funds to support local students who are active in dance, theatre, and the arts. Each year, the foundation awards multiple scholarships to local music and dance schools as well as graduating high school seniors who demonstrate Frankie’s selfless, inspirational spirit.

Organized in partnership with the Mayors Wellness Campaign and Stafford Recreation, the October 5K serves as the foundation’s primary community gathering and fundraiser.
Race-day check-in and packet pickup will open at 7:00 a.m., followed by the official race start at 8:00 a.m.
In addition to runners and walkers, organizers are welcoming community partners and local businesses through four tiered sponsorship opportunities:
<ul><li>Platinum ($2,000): Prominent company logo placement on race shirts, digital branding and links on the event website, verbal recognition during the opening ceremony, and five complimentary race entries.</li><li>Gold ($1,000): Logo featured on race shirts, company logo on the event website, opening ceremony recognition, and four complimentary entries.</li><li>Silver ($500): Business or individual name listed on race shirts and the event website, along with two complimentary entries.</li><li>Bronze ($250): Name listed on the event website and one complimentary entry.</li></ul>
Community members interested in participating can sign up online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fraceforum.com%2Fremember" rel="nofollow noopener">raceforum.com/remember</a> or by scanning the QR code featured on the event flyer.

Local Event: Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin

Barnegat-Manahawkin

Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for...

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Runners, walkers, and community supporters will gather next month for the Second Annual "Race to Remember"...

Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin

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Manchester Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos...

The man is serving a prison sentence in Pennsylvania for trying to meet a 15-year-old girl to have sex, according court records.

Manchester Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Kik Indicted, Prosecutor Says

Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Kik Indicted In Ocean County: Prosecutor

Man Who Sent Child Sex Abuse Videos Via Social Media Indicted In Ocean County: Prosecutor

Crime & Safety

DUI Crash That Killed Mom, Daughter In Lakewood...

Raul Luna-Perez had a blood-alcohol concentration estimated at triple the limit in the crash that killed Maria Pleitez and Dayanara Cortes.

DUI Crash That Killed Mom, Daughter In Lakewood Nets Prison Sentence

DUI Crash That Killed Mom, Daughter In Ocean County Nets Prison Sentence

Man Sentenced In Speeding DUI Crash That Killed NJ Woman, Daughter

Sussex County

Hopatcong-Sparta

Sussex Co. GOP Leader Arrested On Gun, Child...

One report said the arrest followed a "road rage incident." 

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