Dianne DeOliveira
Belmar house fire kills two people
Flames engulfed a Belmar home, killing two people Monday night, confirmed Mayor Matt Doherty on Twitter.
Flyboarding: Check out the latest water sport craze at the Jersey Shore
Adrenaline junkies can get a new rush from the latest water sport craze at the Jersey Shore — flyboarding over Barnegat Bay.
Safe to swim? Elevated bacteria levels at NJ beaches not unusual after heavy rain
More of a problem in back bays and rivers. But state officials point out that beaches remain open more than 99 percent of the time.
What NJ is doing about the aging Mathis Bridge that stopped Seaside traffic
The state Department of Transportation is reminding motorists headed to the shore that the 65-year-old Mathis Bridge from Toms River into Seaside Heights is undergoing improvements after a malfunction Saturday kept the bridge stuck in the open position.
Fewer incidents of beached mammals in NJ this season
If you do see a stranded mammal, don't touch it, and contact the local police department.
Eating out tonight? In NJ, healthy, local and natural options are growing
Basic ingredients, farm-to-table, local sourcing and attention to detail are all helping restaurants stand out.
South Toms River nurse wants to volunteer in Haiti
James Warner is a registered nurse who also happens to teach math at Linden High School, where students have inspired him to want to travel to the impoverished country of Haiti this winter.
Restaurant planned for Traders Cove Marina in Brick
A restaurant is planned for the Traders Cove Marina site on Mantoloking Road in Brick Township. The Town Council Tuesday night approved a contract with Chefs International to redevelop the property overlooking Barnegat Bay, according to The Patch.
Power Boat racing returns to Point Pleasant Beach this weekend
The sound of power boat engines will again roar and echo from the ocean off Point Pleasant Beach Sunday.
Jon Bon Jovi-inspired B.E.A.T. Center launches CrowdRise fundraiser ahead of Toms River grand opening
Nearly a year after Jon Bon Jovi and non-profit partners announced plans to address hunger in Ocean County, a CrowdRise fundraising campaign has been launched ahead of the May Grand Opening of the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River.
Freehold police break-up brawl at iPlay America
A brawl erupted on Easter at iPlay America in Freehold during an argument over line-cutting, accord to police.
Six Flags solar farm wins approval from Jackson Township
The Jackson Township Planning Board has approved a controversial Solar Farm for Six Flags Great Adventure.