The Manchester Times

08/26/2026

🚔🐴 From police helicopters and K-9 demonstrations to a dunk tank, petting zoo and treats, Manchester and Lakehurst’s National Night Out felt like a miniature county fair! 🎡🐶 Find out more in the link below in the comments. 👇

08/25/2026

🩺 OCC nursing students can apply for interest-free loans and additional support beginning this fall through a statewide workforce program. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/occ-nursing-students-gain-new-financial-aid-option/

08/25/2026

A repeat violent offender was sentenced to 40 years in prison for robbing a woman and attempting to sexually assault her at gunpoint in Manalapan. ⚖️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/howell/man-sentenced-to-40-years-for-armed-robbery-attempted-sexual-assault/

08/25/2026

💜 Ocean County is going purple to raise addiction awareness, reduce stigma and connect residents with recovery resources. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/ocean-county-launches-addiction-awareness-campaign/

08/25/2026

🚨 A 43-year-old Whiting man has died from injuries suffered in a pedestrian crash in Manchester. Police say the investigation remains ongoing. More details at the link in the comments below. 👇

08/24/2026

🍬 Nothing says summer at the Jersey Shore like saltwater taffy! A new survey named the boardwalk treat New Jersey’s most nostalgic summer food, beating pork roll and Jersey tomato sandwiches. What’s your favorite flavor?
🍬 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/njs-most-nostalgic-summer-food-is-saltwater-taffy/

08/24/2026

🚨 A Jeep left I-195, hit a guardrail and went airborne before striking a bridge barrier in Jackson. The driver suffered serious injuries.

JACKSON – A Jeep went airborne and struck a concrete bridge barrier after leaving Interstate 195 early Friday, leaving its driver seriously injured, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. near milepost 17.6 on the highway’s eastbound side, according to the New Jersey State Pol...

08/24/2026

🎟️ Four lottery players in Ocean and Monmouth counties won a combined $55,000! Were any winning tickets sold near you? 💰 What would you do if you won the lottery? https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/four-jersey-shore-lottery-players-win-big/

08/24/2026

🚧 The controversial plan to convert part of Route 35 into two-way traffic is officially “off the table” following overwhelming public opposition. What changes could still be considered? https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/toms-river/dots-route-35-idea-is-doa/

08/24/2026

🌊 More than 150 swimmers returned to the waves for Lavallette’s 41st Annual Mid-Summer Ocean Swim! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ The iconic race benefited local lifeguards and water-safety efforts. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/featured/more-than-150-swimmers-compete-in-ocean-race/