August 1, 2026
Shop, Save & Stroll! ☀️ It's time to score amazing deals during the Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days!

Don’t Miss These 4 Days of Local Shopping Magic in Point Pleasant Beach!

Shop, Save & Stroll! One of Point Pleasant Beach’s favorite summer traditions is back as the Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale Days return August 13–16, 2026. Hosted by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce, this multi‑day event transforms the downtown district into an open‑air shopping experience filled with unbeatable deals, unique finds, and community spirit.
August 1, 2026
Shirley Amico Toms River

Remembering Shirley J. Amico, 71, of Toms River

Shirley J. Amico, 71, of Toms River, NJ, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Shirley was born on December 19, 1954, in Elizabeth, NJ to her parents Peter and Dorothy Shirley was a lifelong resident of Toms River. She enjoyed going to the beach, sunbathing and dancing. Above all she loved her children and grandchildren.
August 1, 2026
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners recently recognized six Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students for receiving scholarships during its July 29 Board meeting.

Six OCVTS Students Earn Major NJAC Scholarships — Ocean County Honors Their Achievement

Ocean County Commissioners Recognize Six OCVTS Students for Prestigious NJAC Foundation Scholarships TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners honored six outstanding Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) students during its July 29 Board meeting, celebrating their achievements as recipients of competitive scholarships awarded through the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation.
August 1, 2026
A man was airlifted to the hospital Saturday after two boats collided in Barnegat Bay, triggering a rapid rescue response from the U.S. Coast Guard and TowBoatUS crews who worked urgently to keep both vessels from sinking.

Man Airlifted After Barnegat Bay Boat Collision; Coast Guard

A man was airlifted to the hospital Saturday after two boats collided in Barnegat Bay, triggering a rapid rescue response from the U.S. Coast Guard and TowBoatUS crews who worked urgently to keep both vessels from sinking.