Topic: The Ocean Star
Alleged murderer of mob boss waives extradition, returned to NY
TOMS RIVER — Anthony Comello, the man arrested for the murder of a reputed mob boss, waived an extradition proceeding during an appearance at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River on Wednesday.
Hillary Bryce,...
Beach to put bite in plastic bag ban
POINT PLEASANT BEACH -— Borough businesses will be receiving a reminder of the necessity to comply with the ban on single-use plastic bags adopted by the borough council last year.
Members of the Point Pleasant...
Mob boss murder suspect nabbed in Brick Township
BRICK TOWNSHIP – A suspect sought in connection with the murder of the reputed Gambino family crime boss was taken into custody in Brick Township on Saturday morning, the New York City Police Department...
Brick adopts marijuana ban as state legalization advances
BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Township Council voted unanimously Tuesday for a local ban on the sale, cultivation, manufacturing and testing of recreational marijuana, just as the New Jersey Legislature was announcing March 25 a...
Study warns of rising sea risks
BAY HEAD — Back bay flooding that occurs even on fair weather days is a growing concern for local communities along Barnegat Bay and is the focus of a joint study by state and...
Brick schools lose another $2.7 million in state aid
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Brick Township Public Schools will be losing a significant amount of state aid for the second consecutive year following Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement of a new state budget last week.
Schools in...
Application withdrawn for medical marijuana dispensary
BRICK TOWNSHIP -- The application for a medical marijuana dispensary planned for Adamston Road has been withdrawn, however there are still plans to use the 48,000 square foot facility to grow marijuana, according to...
County tracks toll of opioids
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Black Balloon Day, a day of remembrance for all of those who have died and been affected by opioid abuse and addiction, was commemorated in Brick Township on Wednesday at the...
Dune project clouds summer for Bay Head
BAY HEAD — Officials were dismayed to learn this week that work is expected to begin in May on the long anticipated coastal beach replenishment project and extend into the summer months, with potentially...
Brick schools join rally in Trenton over state aid cuts
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Echoing chants of “Save Our Schools!” could be heard up and down State Street outside the Statehouse in Trenton on Tuesday, as hundreds of residents and school officials from every corner...