Dianne DeOliveira
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.
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.
Popular food truck opens in Brick this Friday
Foodies, the grand opening of the Empanada Guy's food truck in Brick finally happens this Friday, according to his Facebook Page.
Gunman robs Lakewood gas station
A masked gunman is being sought by authorities after holding up the BP Gas Station on River Avenue in Lakewood Wednesday night, according to Township Police.
Are you Prepared for Hurricane Joaquin?
You should always be prepared for a disaster and with Hurricane Joaquin expected to impact New Jersey with flooding and high winds, now is the time to have an emergency plan in place and a supply kit ready.
September is National Preparedness Month
Emergencies can happen any time. Would you or your family know what to do? September is National Preparedness Month and the Ocean County Health Department is encouraging all residents to take action to ensure the safety of their family.
Getting to and from Monmouth Park’s Haskell Invitational Sunday could be a Hassle
The 16-member Oceanport Police Department is revamping its traffic safety plan in light of more than 60,000 spectators expected to watch Triple Crown winner American Pharoah run in Sunday's Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.
Seaside Park Lifeguards Hailed Heroes for Saving a Heart Attack Victim
It was exactly one week ago today, July 22, when Seaside Park Beach Patrol Captain Mike Veracierta recalled commenting with his lifeguards about how calm and beautiful the conditions were and joking that it was going to be an "AED day." Later that afternoon, his prediction came true and Veracierta ended up using an Automated External Defribillator for the first time in his 30 years as a