Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, announced that the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering the shingles vaccination to Ocean County residents that are over 60 years of age. The cost for the vaccine will be $ 180.00 and may be fully or partially reimbursable by some insurance plans including Medicare Part D. Daniel E. … [Read more...]

LAKEWOOD – Ocean County will remember its fallen police officers and will honor all peace officers during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Service scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 18 at the Ocean County Police Academy, Ocean County Park, Route 88 in Lakewood. “Each year we come together – the law enforcement community and citizens – to honor the brave individuals that have … [Read more...]

For the 9th consecutive year, the pre-summer Ocean Fun Days will take place this weekend, focusing on eco-friendly, hands-on programs to explore & celebrate the wonders of the Shore. The 2 days of family-oriented activities is presented by New Jersey Natural Gas, Saturday at Island Beach State Park & Sunday at Sandy Hook. Both days run 11 a.m. to 3 with free parking & admission. For … [Read more...]

A separate spending rule for continued new construction at Ocean County College has been approved by the freeholders. $ 10 million is for a new student center, which would replace the existing building that was constructed about 40 years ago for a different era and a much smaller campus.  And an $ 8.5 million bonding ordinance involves the construction and paving of new access roads and … [Read more...]

Student Summit is a Day of Science & Stewardship at the Beach Sandy Hook, NJ – Over 400 middle school students and teachers, from 19 schools in Northern and Central New Jersey joined scientists and volunteer teachers for a day of learning on the beach at Clean Ocean Action’s two-day Annual Spring Student Summit held on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Students experienced hands-on marine … [Read more...]

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer died and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continue legacy." Summer gained prominence during the … [Read more...]

NJ TRANSIT advises concert-goers to expect crowds, plan ahead and purchase round-trip tickets in advance NEWARK, NJ — With tens of thousands of music fans expected to journey to MetLife Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival - and tens of thousands more descending upon Asbury Park for the Bamboozle Music Festival, NJ TRANSIT is offering travel tips to customers planning to utilize NJ TRANSIT … [Read more...]

For the 9th consecutive year, the pre-summer Ocean Fun Days will take place this weekend, focusing on eco-friendly, hands-on programs to explore & celebrate the wonders of the Shore. The 2 days of family-oriented activities is presented by New Jersey Natural Gas, Saturday at Island Beach State Park & Sunday at Sandy Hook. Both days run 11 a.m. to 3 with free parking & admission. For … [Read more...]

30 Elvis impersonators dressed in red and white jumpsuits will be the first to take to the skies today on Six Flags Great Adventure’s new, extreme swing ride, the 24 story SkyScreamer.  This thriller will be the cornerstone of the park’s newly-themed Adventure Alley.  Season pass holders try it out through Sunday with the ride opening to the general public on the 23rd. … [Read more...]