Ocean County

Charges against two minors were announced, after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority approved up to $3.5 million in emergency repairs to the drainage area where the fire was set on Jan. 19.

The culvert's pipe which is 300 feet long and five feet high dates back to the 1950s when the Parkway was first built.

The store remained closed on Friday evening but reopened on Saturday its regular hours.

Investigators found cardboard and paper that had been ignited in the basement.

The state's complaint additionally found that out of almost $2.5 million in reported contributions between 2014 and 2019, less than $14,000 ultimately made it into the hands of the families of officers who had died in the line of duty.

Several individuals were seen running towards a Brick apartment complex near the Parkway after the fire was set, according to State Police.

The 6-year-old girl was taken to the trauma unit at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Toms River Mayor Maurice "Mo" Hill visited two retailers whose signs said their mask and contactless payment requirements followed local ordinances that don't exist.

The 23-year-old driver, ticketed for multiple offenses, was airlifted to a local hospital due to his injuries, police said.

A great local donut shop was honored by being named the beat in the entire state, and it's a well-deserved title.