Megan Madison
Hotel Tax Hike? OC Freeholder Has Reservations
Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari says he doesn't think he and his colleagues would hike the hotel tax, even if the state gives them the option.
A bill currently under consideration by state lawmakers (S-3169) would give New Jersey county governments the option of raising their hotel tax by 1% in order to raise much-needed revenue...
Manchester Considers “No Knock” Registry
Manchester Township officials are asking for the public's input as they consider implementing a "No Knock" registry.
Similar to the "Do Not Call" list, a "No Knock" registry allows residents to opt-out of allowing solicitors to knock on their doors...
Sandy +3: The Road Ahead
During the month of October, "Townsquare Tonight" is presenting a series entitled: "Sandy +3." This week, Part 2 takes a closer look at all that's been accomplished so far, and the work still left to be done.
Our guests were United Way's Executive Director Linda Gyimoti and Construction Manager Robert Clark; Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity (NOHFH) Construction Manager Dick
2 Arrested in Toms River Drug Bust
Two men are facing charges after a drug bust outside a Toms River business.
Members of the Special Enforcement Team established surveillance outside Certified Funding on Route 37 East after reports of possible narcotics activity. On September 30, 2015, officers say they observed township resident Ansel Applewhite, 23, leave the business and conduct an alleged narcotics transaction on Adams Avenue.
CNG Station Now Open to the Public
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) and Waste Management have partnered to open Ocean County's first compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station that's open to the public.
The Toms River facility is part of a $10 million project that will eventually include 3 public stations in the areas that New Jersey Natural Gas serves...
DART Coalition Spreads the Word About Prescription Safety
The DART Coalition of Ocean County is working to keep prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands - and you can help.
Coordinator Michele Buldo says every single one of us can be the first line of defense.
"Dispose of your medication, lock it up...
Manchester Woman Dies in Leisure Village Fire
A Manchester woman is dead after fire broke out at her home in Leisure Village West.
Police say it happened around 6:38 AM on Saturday. Rita Hernandez, 78, was found unresponsive in her living room and pulled from the residence, but succumbed to her injuries...
“Ask the Senator” Premieres with Senator Sam Thompson
"Ask the Senator" premiered on WOBM-AM Newstalk 1160 and 1310 on Wednesday with a visit from State Senator Sam Thompson (R-12).
The Republican, whose district covers parts of Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Burlington Counties, addressed a variety of topics, including:
Expanding casino gambling outside Atlantic City
Refunding the Transportation Trust Fund with a gas tax hike
Concerns ab
Casino Night Fundraiser Set for Friday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County will host its 8th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser in Toms River on Friday, September 18, 2015.
The event raises money to help pay for the organization's community programs, which include both adult mentoring and school-based mentoring that matches kids with high school students...
Brick Township Police Seek Suspected Thief
Brick Township police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspected thief.
Investigators say the unidentified man walked into the Verizon store on Brick Boulevard on September 6, 2015, then picked up a Samsung S6 Plus cell phone and ran out of the store with it...