Island Heights Library Unveils New Bike Rack Courtesy of Local Eagle Scout

Island Heights Library Unveils New Bike Rack Courtesy of Local Eagle Scout

Toms River Man Dead After Crashing Into Tree In South Jersey: Authorities

The Buick went off Route 70 near a circle.

ICE Seeks To Deport Women In Crash That Killed Infant In Ocean County

The 9-month-old baby died Friday after he, his mother and his sister were hit in a grocery store parking lot in Ocean County.

Man Was Intoxicated In 3rd Fatal Boating Crash At The Jersey Shore: Court Records

A North Jersey man is charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal July Barnegat Bay crash and is accused of boating under the influence.

Unlicensed Driver Hits Family, Killing Infant In Jackson, Prosecutor Says

The boy's mother and sister are hospitalized; the driver and a second woman have been charged, the Ocean County prosecutor said.

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the Ocean County Library

A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the Ocean County Library

Concerts and Art Programs Coming to the Jackson Library to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary

Concerts and Art Programs Coming to the Jackson Library to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary

NJ Attorney General Dismissed From Toms River Mayor's Lawsuit

Mayor Daniel Rodrick named the state AG as a defendant in a lawsuit claiming interference in town affairs by the Ocean County prosecutor.

Discover the Musical World of David Foster at the Brick Library

Discover the Musical World of David Foster at the Brick Library

Get Groovy with the Strictly 60s Band at the Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Branch

Get Groovy with the Strictly 60s Band at the Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Branch

Big Book Sale to Benefit the Friends of the Island Library

Big Book Sale to Benefit the Friends of the Island Library

Cell Phone Ban In Toms River Schools: See The Rules And Penalties

The Toms River Regional school board policy for 2026-27 applies to all internet-enabled devices that are not provided by the district.

Guest Column

Connection Is a Community Responsibility: Addressing the Growing Epidemic of Senior Isolation

Oceanaires Sing National Anthem at Blue Claws Game

Enthusiastic fans react to powerful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner!

Toms River Man Fired From Sales Job Defrauded Company's Clients, Police Say

The clients, who didn't know the man had been fired, sent him money believing he was managing their accounts, authorities said.

Toms River Man Who Threatened To Kill Driver, Dog In Road Rage Incident Sentenced

The victim had stopped for an ambulance when the man, a Toms River resident, ran a red light and nearly hit him, sparking a confrontation.

2nd Student Alleges Sex Assaults By Performing Arts Teacher

A second lawsuit alleges the administration and culture at Performing Arts Academy of OCVTS turned a blind eye that permitted the assaults.

Car Overturns In 3-Vehicle Parkway Crash In Toms River

Multiple people suffered minor injuries in the crash, state police said.

Toms River Man Stole $47M From Ponzi Investors, Paid Off His Gambling Debts

The man spent millions on personal expenses including gambling debts, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

'Sovereign Citizen' Charged With Impaired Driving In Toms River

The Toms River PBA praised the work of the officers who arrested the man.

Ocean County Library System Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Ocean County Library System Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Remembering Slavko Petric

April 16, 1947-August 8, 2026

Ocean County Teacher Of The Year Pours Passion For Learning Into Students

"Her love for her students and for what she does is evident each and every day," her superintendent said.

Update to Ocean County Library’s Access to Pronunciator and ProCitizen

Update to Ocean County Library’s Access to Pronunciator and ProCitizen

$232K Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Won In Ocean County

The jackpot was won on Thursday, New Jersey Lottery officials said.

The Jersey Shore Remembers 1776 Art Exhibit and Reception Coming to the LBI Library

The Jersey Shore Remembers 1776 Art Exhibit and Reception Coming to the LBI Library

'Ghost Gun' Seized, Toms River Man, Jackson Man Charged After I-195 Stop, Police Say

An AR-15-style firearm that had been privately produced was seized following a search, police said.

Learn to Navigate the Emotional and Personal Side of Parkinson’s Progression at the Ocean County Library

Learn to Navigate the Emotional and Personal Side of Parkinson’s Progression at the Ocean County Library

Toms River Finishes Out Little League Softball World Series Run

The 12U girls all-stars will be heading home after a memory-making trip to North Carolina.

Toms River Edged In Little League Softball World Series Semifinals

The 12U all-stars play for third place on Sunday after a tough loss on Saturday.

Toms River Reaches Semifinals At Little League Softball World Series

The 12U all-stars used solid pitching and stellar defense to advance to the Little League Softball World Series semifinals.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Musiquita: A Bilingual Music Experience” at the Ocean County Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with “Musiquita: A Bilingual Music Experience” at the Ocean County Library

Hear Stories from Baseball History During “The Boys of Autumn” at the Upper Shores Library

Hear Stories from Baseball History During “The Boys of Autumn” at the Upper Shores Library

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music’s Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music’s Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

Maggie Worsdale to Sing the Hits of 1976 at the Jackson Library

Maggie Worsdale to Sing the Hits of 1976 at the Jackson Library

NJ Performing Arts Academy 'Breeding Ground' For Sexual Predators, Lawsuit Says

A suit by a victim of a teacher convicted of assaulting her alleges the Ocean County Vo-Tech academy protected predators, punished students.

Hear the History of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at the Upper Shores Library

Hear the History of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at the Upper Shores Library

The Best Family Fun Day Ever! August 15th - Free Admission

Saturday, August 15th * Vendors * Crafters * Food Trucks * Free Game Zone * More Free admission. 1 Drake Lane South Toms River 10 am-4 pm

Toms River Rolls Japan In Little League Softball World Series Rematch

Toms River Little League earned a rematch with Japan, which beat them in the Softball World Series opening game. They made the most of it.

Writing the Nightmare with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Daniel Kraus

Writing the Nightmare with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Daniel Kraus