The Stafford Township Police Department started the month with several arrests on drug charges, including a significant bust to culminate a narcotics investigation in West Creek, according to ...

As customers entered the new Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library Monday morning, Oct. 5, their faces were filled with amazement. It was the spaciousness that really caught their attention. “I ...

A planned bike path in Ship Bottom is pedaling into its next phase as a survey seeking public feedback reaches its Oct. 7 deadline. “Our next step is to meet with our committee and review all the ...

One thing that doesn’t hurt a tourism-based economy is when famous people name-drop Long Beach Island, as veteran TV journalists Bill Maher and Brian Williams did a couple weeks ago on Maher’s podcast ...

There are few things Long Beach Island does better than come together in times of need. After a nor’easter brought unexpectedly high flooding and caused damage to businesses across the Island, it didn ...

On the lawn of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach on Saturday morning, dozens of furry friends, critters and their owners gathered to take part in the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony.

Storm clouds couldn’t dampen spirits as longtime community members and weekend visitors braved the elements Saturday in support of Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. On Oct. 3, the all-volunteer ...

I doubt the Guinness Book of World Records has a listing for nor’easters, but the now-named “September Nor’easter 2026” is a prime candidate for the “longest-lived” category. I can make a case that ...

Want to practice speaking English? Join the English conversation group at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on the second Friday of every month at 11 a.m. The next ...

When Destinee Monroe delivered a powerhouse performance of Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home” on the Season 30 premiere of NBC’s “The Voice,” perhaps she was singing to her own “home sweet home”: the ...

The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library marks Fire Prevention Week by introducing the public to local firefighters on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. Families can explore a real fire truck, meet ...

A distressed swimmer along the Island’s coast may soon have a faster path to safety, even during the quieter months when seasonal resources are limited, thanks to technology that puts a rescue tool ...