Toms River marks Troncone's judicial nomination

(1/6/09) TOMS RIVER — The beginning of the year marked an end of sorts at the annual organization meeting of the Township Council on Monday night. More

Kraft becomes Waretown mayor

(1/6/09) WARETOWN — A new era began Friday when Ocean Township Committeeman Robert Kraft was sworn in as mayor, succeeding Committeeman Daniel M. Van Pelt, who had held the position for the past 11 years. More

Berkeley joins push to delay start of preschool program

(1/6/09) BERKELEY — Municipal and school officials hope to persuade state Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy next week that she should delay the implementation of a universal full-day preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds. More

Woman, 70, dies after crash

(1/6/09) LACEY — A 70-year-old Little Egg Harbor woman died after a collision last week in the southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway. More

Group combines fun, service in Lacey

(1/6/09) You can hear jokes, singing, even a Giants cheer. But most of all, you can hear a lot of laughter from the Lacey Community Hall on Monday mornings. That's when the Old Guard of Forked River Chapter 19 meets. More

Cops seek suspects in shooting, robbery

(1/6/09) LAKEWOOD — Police are seeking two men in connection with the shooting of one of four people who were being held at gunpoint during a robbery at a home. More

• Lakewood shooting victim in stable condition

Christie will administer oaths in Ocean County

(1/6/09) TOMS RIVER — Former U.S. attorney and possible Republican gubernatorial candidate Christopher J. Christie will administer the oath of office Wednesday to Ocean County Clerk Carl W. Block and county Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran, both of whom were elected to second five-year terms in November. More

Southern could seek grant for roof repairs

(1/6/09) STAFFORD — Southern Regional officials are looking at the possibility of applying for a state Department of Education Regional Operating Districts grant to pay for improvements to the middle school roof. More

Adler to be sworn in today, replacing Rep. Saxton

(1/6/09) Rep-elect John Adler, D-N.J., will be sworn in to the 111th Congress today by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., succeeding Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., in the 3rd District. More

Meeting schedule is announced

(1/6/09) PINE BEACH: The borough has announced its regular meeting schedule for 2009. Meetings will be held Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug.12, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 12, and Dec. 9. All will be held at 7:30 p.m. More

Flooding, dunes to be discussed

(1/6/09) SEASIDE PARK: The borough will hold an open meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday to address bayfront flooding and dune maintenance. More