The Southern Ocean Times

12/18/2024

Have you ever wondered what happened next for Ebenezer Scrooge after his epiphany about the spirit of Christmas and what matters most in life?

JERSEY SHORE – Have you ever wondered what happened next for Ebenezer Scrooge after his epiphany about the spirit of Christmas and what matters most in life? A New Jersey filmmaker is exploring that premise with “Ebenezer The Traveler” a film that premiered on Apple+TV on December 6. It wi...

12/17/2024

Federal agencies have said that there is no cause for concern with the abundance of recent drone sightings, but local officials aren’t so sure.

By Chris Lundy and Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Federal agencies have said that there is no cause for concern with the abundance of recent drone...

12/17/2024

A local man is facing time in prison for his role in the death and dismemberment of a Toms River man, officials said.

BRICK – A local man is facing time in prison for his role in the death and dismemberment of a Toms River man, officials said. Jared Krysiak, 34, pled guilty to Desecration of Human Remains in connection with a series of events that occurred in Toms River and Jackson on or about July […]

12/17/2024

Several drivers and passengers were sent to local hospitals as a result of a multi-car crash in Barnegat, police said.

BARNEGAT – Several drivers and passengers were sent to local hospitals as a result of a multi-car crash Tuesday morning in Barnegat, police said. The crash occurred around 7:11 a.m. on Barnegat Boulevard North between Melissa Drive and Rosehill Road. According to police, a black 2011 Hyundai...

12/17/2024

All her life, Toms River resident Athena Petrizzo dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. Now she’s taken on the title of not just any dancer, but the dancer: a Radio City Rockette.

TOMS RIVER – All her life, Toms River resident Athena Petrizzo dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. Now she’s taken on the title of not just any dancer, but the dancer: a Radio City Rockette. Petrizzo graduated from Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, then Intermediate North and, finall...

12/16/2024

The summer season is a distant memory and we are well into autumn, but rental season is not that far away and there are holiday renters who may wish to take advantage of the peace, quiet and atmosphere of the shore area.

JERSEY SHORE – The summer season is a distant memory and we are well into autumn, but rental season is not that far away and there are holiday renters who may wish to take advantage of the peace, quiet and atmosphere of the shore area. Duane Watlington, founder of Vacation Rentals Jersey Shore...

12/16/2024

The Manchester Township School District’s popular holiday gift drive Kevin’s Kids turned 42 this year. The program involves many volunteers that leads to families in need having a brighter holiday.

MANCHESTER – The school district’s popular holiday gift drive Kevin’s Kids turned 42 this year. The program involves many volunteers that leads...

12/15/2024

Amy Lynn Johnson of Toms River was walking the sand at Island Beach State Park where she found a beached starfish and a sea goose berry. Amazing, isn’t it? Send us your pix - [email protected] and you may win a prize!

12/15/2024

The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 703 Mill Creek Road in Manahawkin.

STAFFORD – The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its new headquarters at 703 Mill Creek Road in Manahawkin. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by roughly 100 guests, including business leaders, government officials, and community members...

12/15/2024

Officer Triano is in his second year with the Lacey Township Police Department.

LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Christopher Triano #130, took home the top award with a first place finish (iron sights) at the 2024 Ocean County Chiefs of Police Pistol Match. He is pictured along with Lacey Township Police Chief Christopher Ken...

12/15/2024

Joe Pinto was a familiar face in Stafford Township. Even if you didn’t know him, you knew his bike. The bright blue three-wheeler with its canopy and radio was as iconic as Joe himself, often parked outside the Stafford Diner. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/the-man-on-the-blue-bike-joe-pinto-remembered/

12/14/2024

This amazing pic of holiday cheer was sent in by a reader in Southern Ocean County. Send us your holiday home decoration photos and we will share them on social media. Who knows - you may win a prize!

12/14/2024

The new bistro features cozy booths, comfortable chairs, and shiny new equipment, offering a perfect spot for students and staff to enjoy a meal or take a break.

  BARNEGAT – A long-awaited project came to life recently at Barnegat High School with the opening of Benny’s Bengal Bites in the rear of the media center. The new bistro features cozy booths, comfortable chairs, and shiny new equipment, offering a perfect spot for students and staff to enjoy a...

12/14/2024

The latest edition of The Southern Ocean Times is now available in print and online. https://issuu.com/micromediapubs/docs/2024-12-14_sot

12/13/2024

Mary & Steve Mulvey recently moved to Brick where they discovered the beauty of sunsets over Bayside Cove. While enjoying the view, a gentleman took this photo and came over to them to say that he just had to snap this shot. We agree – it’s awesome! Want to see your picture in this space? Email [email protected] and we may just publish it.

12/13/2024

People living near the intersection of Bimini Drive and Jamaica Boulevard came out to a recent Berkeley Township Council meeting to urge officials to make the crossroads less dangerous.

BERKELEY – People living near the intersection of Bimini Drive and Jamaica Boulevard came out to a recent Township Council meeting to urge...

12/12/2024

Amid many reports of car-sized drones flying at night across areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York and lukewarm responses from federal and state authorities, people are still asking who put them in the air and why?

JERSEY SHORE – Amid many reports of car-sized drones flying at night across areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York and lukewarm responses from federal and state authorities, people are still asking who put them in the air and why? Speculation by the public has ranged from the drones be...

12/12/2024

An Ocean County resident was carrying on with a normal day of work when they heard the news of the jackpot hit, and later discovered they won the nearly $2 million.

OCEAN COUNTY – An Ocean County resident was carrying on with a normal day of work when they heard the news of the jackpot hit, and later discovered they won the nearly $2 million. The recent Cash 5 drawing announced that the winning ticket was sold at the Silverton Buyrite located at 1922 […...