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Thousands of people sprint into the Atlantic Ocean in February on purpose, and they do it for charity. I still can’t decide if that is brave, silly, or a little bit of both. That icy dash is only one way New Jersey celebrates the cold months. Some winter events here feature ice sculptures carved right in front of a crowd.
Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen at Jersey Freeze, now with a Netflix nod from Brian Williams. A little Freehold pride going national.
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Flu season is getting off to an early start in New Jersey, and health officials are encouraging Ocean County residents to get vaccinated as influenza cases continue to climb across the state. The Ocean County Health Department is offering numerous flu vaccination clinics throughout November and December, making it easier...
DESSERT WARS: Mueller's Bakery In Bayhead Is Competing In The Dessert Wars, Here's Why You Should Vote For Them
The borough council has postponed until December the public hearing and vote for final approval of a bond ordinance on the borough’s new police annex, due to a miscommunication on the initial scheduling of the public hearing. The decision to delay followed public backlash at the Nov. 9 meeting regarding the council’s initial effort to have the vote then, despite the miscommunication.
A little more than a month ago, Erin Dash (formerly Sharkey) was experiencing severe abdominal pain along with fever symptoms. The 39-year-old former Manahawkin resident, now living in Florida, went to get checked out in an emergency room, and bloodwork and other tests revealed a grim diagnosis: stage four uterine and colon cancer with metastases to the liver.
Picture a high school football field covered, end zone to end zone, in thousands of bright...
Allen Walski, a Surf City native and owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, has been named New Jersey’s Chef of the Year. Walski was announced as the winner at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 41st annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. He was one of eight chefs from across the state nominated for the title, and the only one representing Ocean County. After the nomination, voting was open to the public; a total of more than 5,000 votes came in for the competition, according to the NJRHA, and Walski secured the most.
Just a minute into overtime, the Barnegat boys soccer season could have ended, if not for a goal post in the way. Seven minutes later, the Bengals’ career goals leader extended their phenomenal campaign. “The big talk with Coach Peters before the game was that this most likely was...
Toms River's Veterans Day Parade marched down Main Street to Town Hall Wednesday, led by Air Force veterans Joseph Placente and Edward Seitz as grand marshals.
Forecasters warn that strong thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado threat to parts of New Jersey. Coastal communities, including Ocean County, could also experience minor tidal flooding. New Jersey residents should keep an eye on the weather Thursday as a strengthening storm system moves...
The Italian chain is expanding with several new restaurants in NJ
STAFFORD – People struggling with addiction are often defined by their circumstances rather than who they are. Sea Change Recovery Community Organization is working to change that perception, and its latest effort brought together residents of different ages to discover how something as simple as creating art can encourage understanding and acceptance.
A little kindness can go a long way! Bring a new unwrapped gift, coat or non-perishable food to the Beach Bums Christmas Drive and help spread holiday magic to local families.
Ocean County business news: Raising Cane's opens in Brick, Kirkland's closes its last Shore store and Chick-fil-A and Sephora head to the Ocean County Mall.
Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of 190 St. Catherine Blvd., a Social Security Administration building in Toms River, for $2.35 million. The property totals 7,440 square feet on a 1.24-acre lot. Built in...
When Jetty ran the first Clam Jam in 2007, one of the reasons to hold the event was to bring the community together. For over a decade prior, there had not been any locally based surf gathering on LBI, and the community was splintered. Last Saturday, Nov. 7, Jetty held...
Toms River's attorney cites Councilman Robert Bianchini's 'We'll just blow it up' remark in asking a judge to reconsider the council livestream ruling.