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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Ocean County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 538stories have been published about Ocean County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Ocean County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 538stories have been published about Ocean County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Church · Toms River

Toms River Church Loses Zoning Bid for Homeless Shelter

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Homeless advocates and residents had been at odds for months The post Lawsuit possible after Toms River rejects church plan for homeless shelter appeared first on NJ Spotlight News.See the Story

Ocean County · Ocean County

School bans father from graduation because he screamed at N.J. football coach

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

An Ocean County father says he has been barred from attending his son’s high school graduation ceremony this week following a lengthy dispute that began with a disagreement over the student’s role on the football team.See the Story

Real Estate · Jackson

See homes sold in the Jackson area, June 9 to June 15

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Jackson area reported from June 9 to June 15. There were 29 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,964-square-foot home on Stamford Drive in Jackson that sold for $527,000.JacksonRead Article

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Dashcam Video: A Reckless Truck Driver, But a Smart Mother

This dashcam video highlights the importance of waiting for the road to be clear before crossing – even for a school bus with its red lights flashings. This incident, which happened in Toms River, shows the moment a truck blows right through a school bus’s red lights. Luckily, the mother waiting with her children didn’t […]Toms River · Toms RiverRead Article

Crystal Diner closes after decades in Toms River as Mediterranean restaurant opens in its place - Dining and Cooking

29 TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Crystal Diner, a longtime fixture at 2 Route 37 East known for its round-the-clock service and expansive American menu, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for local residents and travelers passing through Ocean County. Operating for decades, the diner gained a reputation for its [...]Cooking · Toms RiverRead Article

1 NJ Beach Closed To Swimming, 4 Others Under Advisories Due To Bacteria

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

1 Beach Closed To Swimming, 4 Others Under Advisories Due To Bacteria At The Jersey Shore - Toms River, NJ - The beaches affected are along bays and rivers, according to the NJDEP.Swimming · Toms RiverRead Article

9th District Lawmakers Honor Micromedia Publisher For 30 Years Of Service

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LAKEHURST – The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly have honored Stewart Swann, co-founder of Micromedia Publications Inc., with a joint legislative resolution recognizing the company’s 30th anniversary and his decades-long commitment to local journalism. Swann, who launched the company on April 18, 1995 with his niece Robyn Friedrich, was praised for his leadership and dedication to keeping communities informed and engaged. A graduate of Val…Lakehurst · LakehurstRead Article

Vehicle Fire Extinguished On Garden State Parkway

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BRICK – Firefighters from Laurelton Fire Company and Herbertsville Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway on June 17, working together to quickly bring the blaze under control. According to fire officials, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived on the scene. Firefighters acted swiftly to extinguish the fire, ensuring the safety of motorists and preventing the flames from spreading. No injuries w…Brick · BrickRead Article

Henry J. DeForest Jr., 81 Moneta

Henry J. DeForest, Jr., 81, Moneta, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Point Pleasant, NJ, on February 29, 1944, to the late Henry Joseph DeForest, Sr. & Clara Deitz…Point Pleasant · Point PleasantRead Article

'Andrew’s Big Show' Brings the Circus to the Ocean County Library

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Round up the kids for laughs and hijinks galore! The Ocean County Library is pleased to present "Andrew's Big Show" at three branches (Plumsted, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant Borough) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.Lakewood Township · Lakewood TownshipRead Article

2 injured in N.J. school bus crash, police say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A school bus carrying seven students was struck by a sedan in Little Egg Harbor Township around noon on Monday. The 30-year-old driver of the sedan and one student were transported to a hospital with minor injuries, Little Egg Harbor Township police Lt. Joel Mahr said.Little Egg Harbor Township · Little Egg Harbor TownshipRead Article

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