At Belmar beach, 8-year-old pulled from 8-foot sand hole collapseAt Belmar beach, 8-year-old pulled from 8-foot sand hole collapsePolice said lifeguards and other first responders dug to get the boy out Saturday afternoon.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Belmar, Manasquan both limit access to beach due to crowdingBelmar, Manasquan both limit access to beach due to crowdingMasks are required outside when social distancing isn't possible.Louis C. HochmanLouis C. Hochman
NJ residents not thrilled to mask up, but think the new rule is necessaryNJ residents not thrilled to mask up, but think the new rule is necessaryGov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday ordered that people wear face coverings while in outdoor public areas and social distancing isn't possible.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
Local officials worried as crowds flock to the Jersey ShoreLocal officials worried as crowds flock to the Jersey ShoreAs coronavirus-related restrictions are eased and temperatures climb, people are flocking back to the Jersey Shore.Associated PressAssociated Press
Jersey Shore bars stress social distancing, masks ahead of July 4Jersey Shore bars stress social distancing, masks ahead of July 4After outdoor crowds on social media, Donovan's Reef and D'Jais are urging folks to follow the rules to avoid a COVID-19 spike.Erin VogtErin Vogt
A mixed bag of behavior at New Jersey parks and beachesA mixed bag of behavior at New Jersey parks and beachesOvercrowding and disrespect of law enforcement Saturday closed a North Jersey park, while crowds at a few Jersey Shore spots appeared to get the message to spread out.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Kidnapped man taken to 3 banks, made to withdraw cash, cops sayKidnapped man taken to 3 banks, made to withdraw cash, cops sayThe man was taken from Monmouth County to Camden County where he asked a teller at the third bank for help in a note.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Photos from the 2020 Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade with Big JoePhotos from the 2020 Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade with Big JoeRe-live the fun from New Jersey's biggest St. Patrick's Day parade!Chris EannucciChris Eannucci
'Pop-up car meet' causes noise, traffic congestion in Belmar'Pop-up car meet' causes noise, traffic congestion in BelmarSocial media spread the word about a car show on a mild Saturday night, which police said caused some headaches.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Belmar & Avon bridge to close for emergency work until MayBelmar & Avon bridge to close for emergency work until MayThe bridge will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians but some marine traffic will be allowed once the closure is in place.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander