The following was compiled from releases provided by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Sandy Volunteers Honored at Luncheon More than 140 senior citizens who devote much of their time volunteering to help others were honored at a special luncheon in Toms River on May 22nd. For the past 31 years, the Ocean County [...]
TRENTON – Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa and Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Michael Halfacre today announced the details of “Operation Swill,” a raid executed the previous day by more than 100 ABC and Division of Criminal Justice investigators that targeted 29 establishments that were allegedly substituting premium alcoholic beverage brands with “well brand [...]
by Kathleen Koch and Phil Stilton SEASIDE HEIGHTS – What do three Democrats from the “Deep South” have in common with a Republican mayor from the Jersey Shore? They all know what it’s like to have a hurricane devastate their communities, and on Friday, May 17th, they all came together in here. Seaside Heights Mayor [...]
The following is a short essay on cherished past times on the shore, specifically in Ortley Beach, submitted by Island Heights resident Karen Jensen Kier. Ortley Beach was a magical place the summer of ’70 . . . Six girls, a rented summer cottage three houses from the beach, a well-worn path to and [...]
ORTLEY BEACH–Shortly after Hurricane Sandy swept through Ocean County, Cassandra Vitale, a Toms River resident, established a bucket brigade to help residents with the clean up process. Vitale and countless volunteers have been working non-stop for over six months. Initially stationed at the Ortley Beach First Aid Station, which was slated for demolition prior to [...]
MANTOLOKING–On May 2nd, to much media fan fare, the iconic home in the Barnegat Bay was removed. Last week, Crowder Gulf removed the last home from the northern portion of the Barnegat Bay, which sat adjacent to the Mantoloking Bridge, with very little media fan fare. The Ocean Signal was on scene for the [...]
The following was provided by Toms River Township late Friday afternoon. Over 100 homes to be razed through Toms River’s PPDR program TOMS RIVER – Mayor Tom Kelaher is pleased to announce that the Township’s demolition program will begin this Saturday. “Our residents are eager to start the rebuilding process,” Kelaher said. Hurricane Sandy damaged [...]
TRENTON–The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in New Jersey for 2012. Michael and Sophia topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2012 in New Jersey were: Boys: Girls: 1) Michael 1) Sophia 2) Anthony 2) Isabella 3) Joseph 3) Emma 4) Jayden 4) Olivia [...]
TOMS RIVER – Dozens of area sailors took to the waters of the Toms River mid-day Sunday, racing in two ongoing one design competitions for E-Scows and Flying Scots. Below is a selection of photos from those races, taken by Erik Weber for the Ocean Signal. The Toms River Yacht Club Spring Series will continue [...]
by Erik Weber SEASIDE PARK – About 60 residents here came together yesterday to enjoy Derby Day at the Windjammer Motor Inn through the annual spring fundraiser fundraiser hosted by the Seaside Park Beautification Committee. The fun started in the late afternoon with food and games, including raffle prizes and a hat contest featuring the [...]