The Jackson Times

09/13/2025

📰 The newest edition of The Jackson Times is here!

Stay connected with local news, events, and stories that matter most to your community.🏡

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09/13/2025

Happening now - until 3 p.m. today!

09/12/2025

🙏Praying for peace. (Photo by Jason Allentoff)

09/12/2025

🔥🏖️ Twelve years ago today, flames ripped through the Seaside boardwalk, destroying Funtown Pier and dozens of beloved businesses. The community—already struggling after Sandy—was left reeling, but also showed its resilience in the face of loss. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/seaside-boardwalk-blaze-remembered-12-years-later/

09/12/2025

⚾️ Harold Gribbin spent a perfect day at ShoreTown Ballpark with his wife and grandkids after winning tickets to see the Jersey Shore BlueClaws! 🧢 Harold’s entry to our Photo of the Week contest scored him this family outing. 👏

Stay tuned to Micromedia Newspapers and Jersey Shore Online — more contests are on the way! 📸✨

09/12/2025

Who says playgrounds are just for kids? 😉
Jackson Township and Ocean County officials cut the ribbon on a brand-new inclusive playground at Patriots County Park — and yes, some grown-ups even tested out the fun! 🎠✨

Councilman Nino Borrelli called it “a beautiful playground… available for Jackson residents and visitors alike.”

📍 Patriots County Park, 485 Bowman Road, Jackson

See more from the ribbon cutting in the comments ⬇️

09/12/2025

⚔️ History came alive in Brick! The 61st NY Volunteer Regiment set up a Civil War Encampment at Havens Homestead Museum with drills, muskets & stories of life in camp. 🇺🇸

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society turned back time as it hosted the 61st New York Volunteer Regiment for a Civil War Encampment at its Havens Homestead Museum property on Herbertsville Road. History buffs and other members of the public came out for the two-day event. They were pr...

09/12/2025

MMMMM, PIG ROAST....

09/12/2025

🚨 Fatal crash in Toms River: 2 killed, including a 28-year-old woman, after an SUV crossed the median on Hooper Ave & struck another vehicle. A 4-year-old child & the other driver are in stable condition.

TOMS RIVER – Two people were killed and a child was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Hooper Avenue, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said officers were called to the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Fischer Boulevard around 8:45 p.m. on September 11 for a serious colli...

09/12/2025

Tomorrow!

09/12/2025

🍲 The JBJ Soul Kitchen Pop-Up in Downtown Toms River will stay open through Jan. 30. It’s been serving meals where you can pay, donate or volunteer — but while supporters want more time, the mayor says it should close. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/downtown-soul-kitchens-future-debated/

09/12/2025

💙🌊 Nothing says summer at the Jersey Shore like this! Four girls on LBI lined up in the sand to spell out LOVE with the ocean at their backs 💕📸. Thanks to Diane Rodgers Dziedzic for snapping the shot and Sierra Zielinski for sharing! Send us your best Shore photos at [email protected]