Tom Mongelli
Ocean County swim advisory update
Excessive bacteria in the lake in Ocean County Park in Lakewood leads to the decision to close it for swimming by Ocean County health officials, who are keeping swim advisories in effect at several ocean, bay, river and creek spots.
Shoplifting suspects sought in Stafford
A shoplifting spree plaguing Stafford Township's Target store brings investigators to a group of suspects. If they, or their car, look familliar, police want to hear from you.
Record number of unused meds incinerated in Ocean County
There's no way to know how many potential overdoses were averted Wednesday. But there can be no question that 2,960 pounds of unused prescription medications going up in smoke contributed greatly.
Rattlesnakes in Manchester – what to do if you spot one
Beware - timber rattlesnakes are getting frisky in the woods of Manchester. They're mating, they're endangered in New Jersey, and they're dangerous.
Berkeley Township police press search for robbery-attempt suspect
Fresh images of an apparent failed store robbery in Berkeley Township might help police track down the suspect. They're asking your help to identify him.
Swim advisories issued for five Ocean County beaches
Water quality issues prompt Ocean County Health Department officials to issue swim advisories for bay and river beaches in Brick, Island Heights, Stafford, Beachwood and Seaside Park.
Brick Township’s Villa Vittoria fire traced to stove top
The fire that raged through Brick Township's Villa Vittoria restaurant Monday started when food cooking on a range top was left unattended, according to Ocean County investigators who released preliminary findings this afternoon.
ReClam the Bay’s newest shellfish nursery opens July 5 in Brick
The adage, "Many hands make light work," can find no clearer local application than the completion of ReClam the Bay's newest clam and oyster nursery at Traders Cove Park and Marina in Brick Township.
Pedestrian shuttles resume on Route 72-Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Walkers and bicyclers going to Long Beach Island, or back to the mainland, can once again hop a shuttle bus to cross the Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge.
Two crashes, thousands of power outages in Ocean County
Two car crashes involving utility poles within a matter of hours in Ocean County results in serious injuries and a significant cutoff of electricity.
Ocean County center of tri-state airborne nuclear drill
An airborne nuclear response exercise is under way in the skies over Ocean County, and the tri-state area, continuing through Friday.
Barnegat man admits eight bank heists, risks 20 years for each
The Barnegat man who admitted holding up eight banks in late 2013 and early 2014, risks up to 20 years in prison for each one at his scheduled October sentencing.