World Autism Awareness Day: A Call for Compassion

Twelve years ago this month the United Nations passed legislation to establish World Autism Awareness Day. Over the years each day...

Democrats From Toms River, West Creek Will Challenge GOP Freeholders

Two Democrats will mount a challenge against two incumbent Republicans in this year’s race for seats on the Ocean County freeholder...

Forest Fire Has Burnt 10,000 Acres, Is 75 Percent Contained

A forest fire that has raged for more than a day near the border of Ocean and Burlington counties in the...

Bridge Avenue Paving Closures to Begin Monday; Route 88 Bridge Repairs Planned

Motorists have been advised by Point Pleasant Borough police to plan an alternate route as the main thoroughfare Bridge Avenue will...

Murphy Signs ‘Rain Tax’ Into Law, But It’s Unlikely to Affect Ocean County

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial bill derided as a “rain tax” into law Monday, but Ocean County officials said they...

Compassion at the Cinema

This past weekend I had the opportunity to take Justin to see the last of the “How to Train Your Dragon”...

New Addiction Treatment Center in Lakewood Will ‘Never Leave Anyone Behind’

Ocean County’s battle on opioid abuse received a potent asset this week, as Turning Point, a North Jersey-based practice that has...