August 18, 2023
A North Jersey Coast Line train struck and fatally injured an adult male pedestrian just past Aberdeen-Matawan station in the vicinity of Cliffwood Avenue in Aberdeen.

Man struck and killed by New Jersey Transit Train in Aberdeen

A North Jersey Coast Line train struck and fatally injured an adult male pedestrian just past Aberdeen-Matawan station in the vicinity of Cliffwood Avenue in Aberdeen. No injuries were reported to the approximately 350 customers or crew on board.
August 18, 2023
Brick Police Recue Woman Waverunner Crash2

Brick Police Rescue Woman with Broken Leg in WaveRunner Accident

Lieutenant Paul Catalina and Officers Andriy Shevchuk and Carissa Pagnotta, were patrolling on the Metedeconk River when they came upon a female in distress and an unoccupied wave runner personal water craft (PWC). The female had been operating a PWC when she collided with her boyfriend who was operating another PWC, at which time she was ejected from the craft and into the water. The female was complaining of pain in her leg which was later determined to be broken.
August 21, 2023
Chadwick Island Dog Goes Swimming in the Pool

Adorable Jersey Shore Dog goes Viral for “Pool-Hopping” into Neighbors Yard

A golden retriever Zeppole from Chadwick Island in Toms River North section was featured on Inside Edition. Erin Farley’s dog, Zeppole, was caught in the act of sneaking into their New Jersey neighbor’s yard to take a dip in the pool. And when his owner tried to get him to get out, the 1-year-old pup wasn’t amused. Zeppole has quite the following on TikTok thanks to his clever antics.
August 21, 2023
Water and Ice Available for Lakewood and Toms river residents

Free water and ice is available to all customers remaining without power in Lakewood and Toms River areas

Free water and ice is available to all customers remaining without power in Lakewood and Toms River areas. JCP&L crews are working to restore power to customers in Lakewood and Toms River (Ocean County) following a substation fire early this morning. Crews will be working throughout the day to restore power to customers as fast as safely possible; however, we expect restoration efforts will last into the evening.