3+ hour, 13+ min ago  (739+ words) " BERKELEY " While police haven't filed any charges against a Central Regional High School teacher, students and parents are saying that his behavior has been inappropriate and could even be seen as "grooming." " Superintendent Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder told the media that…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1070+ words) " BARNEGAT " By the time Nicole Argento walked into CityMD in Manahawkin just days before New Year's Eve last year, the 34-year-old Barnegat mother was tired, uncomfortable and certain she knew exactly what was wrong. " She had already been turned away…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (868+ words) " STAFFORD " At a time when education often feels bigger, faster and more crowded, one local school is proving that small can be powerful. With only 50 students in total, Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) is combining faith-based learning with hands-on academics, giving…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (122+ words) " TOMS RIVER " A community baby shower to benefit more than 75 expecting mothers in Ocean County will be held September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the B.E.A.T. Center, 1769 Hooper Avenue, next to the People's Pantry. " Organized by Fulfill Food Bank, the event aims to…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (343+ words) " JACKSON " With summer having arrived and many seeking a way to beat the heat, you better know how to swim. " Six Flags Great Adventure recently hosted a fun event that involved a giant swimming lesson. The event was coordinated by…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1167+ words) " SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY " It started with a candy cane. " A small gesture. A shy smile. A moment of unexpected kindness between two boys whose paths might never have crossed " if not for the one thing no children should ever have…...

8+ mon, 4+ day ago  (215+ words) LACEY " Fourteen-year-old Reese Osmond of Lacey Township has turned a childhood pastime into a powerful mission, raising over $10,000 for childhood cancer research through annual lemonade stands benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. " Reese, who recently completed eighth grade, is herself a…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (823+ words) " TOMS RIVER " The front lawn of Ocean County Vocational Technical School's (OCVTS) Toms River campus recently buzzed with energy as more than 250 students mingled with representatives from over 40 healthcare employers during a highly anticipated career fair. " While the event focused…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (417+ words) " TOMS RIVER " Teens who weren't even living at home volunteered their time and energy to make sure strangers had a place to rest their head. " One recent Saturday morning, Ocean's Harbor House, which provides a safe haven for local teens,…...