Lovelandtown Bridge Reopened After Being Stuck in Open Position

The Lovelandtown Bridge in Point Pleasant Borough was stuck in the open position as of 4:10 p.m. Monday, officials said. It...

Busy Road in Lakewood to Close While Culvert is Replaced

Detours will be in place on a busy road in Lakewood while a culvert is replaced starting late this spring. The...

Ocean County Budget Drops, But Includes Small Tax Hike for 2015

Ocean County’s $408,400,000 operating budget sheds $27 million in spending for 2015 but includes a small tax increase due to a...

Local Legislators Propose Bill Requiring Explosive Gas Sensors in Homes

Ocean County’s state legislators have proposed a bill that would require homes to have explosive gas sensors installed. The proposal comes...

Wanting More

He brushes by me, my eldest son, swatting away the proffered riding helmet held in my outstretched hand. He is singular...

Seaside Heights St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marches On, Draws Thousands

It was a glorious, sunny, snow-free day for the Irish – and those who were Irish for a day. And as...

Seaside Heights Streets, Sidewalks Cleared for Parade Day

Crews in Seaside Heights began a marathon day of snow clearing Friday, with workers beginning the task of removing snow from...

Vicari: Driver That Fell Through Ice Should Pay Cost of Response; New Laws Needed

The driver of the truck that fell through the ice of the Toms River last weekend should pay for the massive...

Never Give Up

A few weeks ago I posted a piece called “Love Letter to my Autistic Son for When I’m Gone” on the...

Brick’s Recycling Profit in County Program Falls With Commodities Prices

The amount of revenue produced by Brick’s recycling program fell in the second half of 2014 thanks to commodities prices falling,...