1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (157+ words) SEA GIRT — Chief of Police and Business Administrator Justin Macko tendered his resignation for both positions, effective October 31. Mayor Donald Fetzer, at the start of the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, said, “I thank him for the years of…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (265+ words) WALL TOWNSHIP — Two men were arrested following a traffic stop by Wall Police last week, which revealed one individual’s failure to register as a sex offender and a loaded firearm and hollow-point ammunition in the vehicle, police said. On Monday,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (354+ words) A pollinator garden and a new construction and building subcode official were announced at the borough council meeting on Tuesday Aug. 11. To complete his Eagle Scout project, Andrew Rydstrom presented a plan for a pollinator and hummingbird garden to be…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (76+ words) Mark A. Chadwick Coast Star Mark A. Chadwick, 68, of Shark River Hills, Neptune, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Log in with Username (Email Address) and Password A subscription to one of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (196+ words) MANTOLOKING — Families gathered at Centennial Park on Aug. 4 for Bay Head and Mantoloking’s annual National Night Out, an evening featuring first responders, public safety displays, games, music and family activities. Hosted by Bay Head and Mantoloking PBA Local 347, the event…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (196+ words) BAY HEAD — In response to an online trend of drone-assisted shark fishing, the mayor and council passed a resolution urging the public to adhere to existing fishing permit requirements at its Monday, Aug. 3 meeting. Members of the Bay Head council…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (381+ words) SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — As health benefit costs increase across the state, the board of education discussed searching for a more affordable option at last week’s monthly meeting. The Spring Lake Heights School staff uses the state health benefits plan, which…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) BRADLEY BEACH — On Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, community members and first responders alike attended the borough’s National Night Out celebration at Bradley’s beachfront. The annual event brings together the Bradley Beach Police Department, fire company, first aid squad and other first…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (949+ words) MANASQUAN — Big Sea Day returned for a fun-filled day of festivities on the Manasquan beachfront on Aug. 2. The highly anticipated summer event was stacked with a lineup of events including the tenth annual Beach Smash Wiffle Ball tournament, Manasquan High…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (36+ words) Florence C. Casale Coast Star Florence C. Casale, of Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at her home on August 3, 2026. She was 102 years old. Support our local coverage! Never see this message again....