Tom Mongelli
Marijuana patch uncovered during Bayville domestic call
The discovery of marijuana plants in Bayville apparently stems from a separate issue that first drew Berkeley Township police.
Heroin, crack, coke, meth lab seized in Bayville, police say
The discovery of cocaine, crack, heroin and an apparent portable methamphetamine lab in Berkeley Township's Bayville section lands eight suspects in the Ocean County Jail on a battery of charges.
Voluntary water conservation begins in Brick Township
Dwindling flow in the Metedeconk River prompts voluntary water conservation in Brick Township.
Six lakes in today’s Ocean County beach advisories
Maximum sun and minimum rain are a boon for beach lovers anywhere that the water is in motion - the ocean, bay, river and creek beaches monitored by the Ocean County Health Department all get passing grades for quality. Lake water doesn't move that way, however, and bacteria-related swim cautions are posted at six of them.
Seaside Heights officials stand their ground in land swap furor
While awaiting documents related to the appeal of their proposed land swap with operators of Casino Pier, Seaside Heights officials reiterate their case that the plan is by the book, and in the best interests of the borough and of tourism.
Driver who destroyed Lacey Township High School art project sought
Lacey Township high schoolers hoped to raise money by turning parking lot spaces into works of art. Now, the murals are in ruins, and police would like to hear from you if you recognize the vehicle believed to have caused the damage.
NOAA raises the wallop potential in hurricane prediction update
There's a higher probability of major hurricanes and more named storms in updated Atlantic Hurricane Season data by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which stands by its prediction that 2016 will be the most active since 2012 - the year of Superstorm Sandy.
Boy, we’re baking! Some ideas to beat the heat
Mercury eclipsing 90. Heat index adding about 10 more degrees. Thunderstorms dry up almost as soon as they reach the pavement. Welcome to the dog days of summer. Now, where do you go to escape the searing heat?
Ocean County beach closure update
From a week-starting range of nearly 20, the number of beach closures monitored by the Ocean County Health Department winnows down to five, with no new entries - plus, for the first time this week, no swim advisories.
Fewer swim advisories, more beach closures in Ocean County
The number of Ocean County bay, river, lake and creek beaches registering high bacteria levels is dropping. But the number with levels high enough to keep swimmers out has grown since Wednesday.
Ocean County beach advisory update
In the time remaining before heavy rains arrive tonight and Friday, here is the list of closures and swim advisories pertaining to beaches monitored by the Ocean County Health Department.
Barnegat police chief suspended
The Barnegat Police Department undergoes temporary leadership changes, resulting from the suspension of Chief Art Drexler.