My Boy’s Beautiful Brain

“Mom, Mom, a boy said autism is a boo-boo on the brain, and I told him it’s not and I do...

Ten Things

I’ve never been one for remembering certain types of anniversaries. I admit to forgetting the birth dates of beloved grandparents long...

Arnold Avenue In Point Pleasant Borough to Close For 3 Days

Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week for construction, officials announced Tuesday night....

Latest Route 35 Lane Closure Announced in Lavallette

Motorists who travel northbound on Route 35 from Ortley Beach and points south will have to contend with an additional lane...

Comedy, Magic Show to Support Local American Legion Post

A comedy and magic show will support American Legion Post 129 in Toms River. The show will include a buffet dinner...

Ocean County Looks to Renew Recycling Agreement With Brick, Other Towns

Ocean County’s recycling agreements with its 33 municipalities are about to end, but officials in every town in the county have...

Narcan to Be Distributed in Jackson Dec. 16; Drug Saved 118 People This Year

If a loved one is addicted to opiates, Narcan could be key to reversing an overdose and saving their life, the...

Say My Name

It was two syllables, whispered in a hushed tone, then repeated with gusto. Nothing surprising from an eleven-year-old boy, except that...

Brick Roots Run Deep for Local Chef, Restaurateur

Growing up in Brick, Mike Jurusz was known as the kid who could fit in with just about any group in...

Toys For Tots Event to Feature NFL’s Keith Elias

An event to support Toys for Tots at the regional distribution site for Toys for Tots will feature former New York...