News for Lakewood, NJ. The township of Lakewood is the 7th most populous municipality in the state and the most populous municipality in Ocean County with more than 102,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Raymond Coles.
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The New Jersey Roads That Need More Lanes
Every road in New Jersey needs something, but these are the roads you told us should have at least one more lane.
Private NJ university announces tuition freeze for 2024-2025
The institution is also instituting fully refundable deposits this year.
NJ man charged with crime spree against women in Ocean County
Quamel Benton is charged with attempted kidnapping for a crime spree through Lakewood and Toms River on Thursday, authorities say.
Attempted kidnapping of girl ends in Toms River, NJ crash
Lakewood police said a man attempted to force a teenage girl into a white SUV Thursday night near Forest Park Circle not far from Route 9 .
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.
Ocean County man charged with selling counterfeit postage stamps
A man from Lakewood is in trouble with the law for allegedly selling counterfeit postage stamps.
NJ man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Lakewood man was selling fake postage stamps, officials say
The alleged crime occurred from October 2023 to March 2024, according to authorities.
Lakewood, NJ MVC branch closed Wednesday without explanation
The state agency announced the closure on its website and social media.
NJ man found dead in car trunk: His brother is upset at cops
No other information has been disclosed about the discovery of David Koscuik's body.