Ocean County Now NJ

13/04/2026

🙏 Remembering Margaret Mary Ell; Also known as Peggy was born to Andrew O’Neil and Agnes Duggan on February 3, 1948. She was the second of four daughters in the O’Neil household. As a child and an adult, Margaret became known as Peggy.

She grew up in Maplewood and attended Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School in South Orange. Peggy then attended Archbishop Walsh High School in Irvington. Following graduation, Peggy received a BA from the College of St. Elizabeth and an MA from Georgian Court University in Computer Technology.

Peggy possessed a lively and energetic personality whose smile could light up a room. She will be truly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.

Margaret Mary Ell was born to Andrew O’Neil and Agnes Duggan on February 3, 1948. She was the second of four daughters in the O’Neil household. As a child and an adult, Margaret became known as Peggy. She grew up in Maplewood and attended Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary School in South Orange. Pe...

12/04/2026

🔥 Large Brush Fire Reported in New Jersey
🆘 Emergency response teams from both sides of the river were called to the scene of the "very huge" brush fire that started in West Deptford Township near an oil refinery on the Delaware River. This was the first significant brush fire of the season.

Large Brush Fire Reported in New Jersey

09/04/2026

Police Searching for Missing Woman in South Jersey: Have You Seen Her?

08/04/2026

Video Released: Blazing Fireball Lights Up New Jersey Skies, Startles Residents With Thunderous Boom

New Jersey residents were treated—or startled—by an extraordinary celestial event on Monday night as a fireball streaked across the night sky, followed by a loud, thunderous boom that echoed through several communities. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a bright, flaming object moving rapidly from west to east before disintegrating in the atmosphere.

Blazing Fireball Lights Up New Jersey Skies, Startles Residents With Thunderous Boom

08/04/2026

Toms River Man Faces Charges for Arson and Hate Crimes.

Toms River Man Faces Charges for Arson and Hate Crimes

08/04/2026

A Lucky Day in Ocean County: Player Wins $50,000 Scratch Off Ticket

08/04/2026

Remembering these Ocean County Residents that have recently passed away. May they rest in eternal peace and comfort.

08/04/2026

3‑Alarm Fire Destroys Multiple Homes in Seaside Heights — Family Loses Everything.

April 4, 2026 A fast‑moving, three‑alarm fire tore through multiple homes in Seaside Heights early Saturday morning, leaving several families displaced and one local household facing a total loss of their home, belongings, and vehicle. Fire crews were dispatched around 3:27–3:30 AM to the area...

06/04/2026

Happy Easter! Enjoy!
OceanCountyNow.com

05/04/2026

Support Family Friend After Seaside Heights Fire

On the morning of April 4, 2026, the day before Easter, a devastating fire broke out on Sheridan Ave in Seaside Heights. One house was completely lost, and two others were badly damaged. One of the damaged homes belongs to a family friend, who suddenly found themselves without a safe place to stay.

On the morning of April 4, 2026, the day before Easter, a devastating fire broke out on Sheridan Ave in Seaside Heights. One house was completely lost, and two others were badly damaged. One of the damaged homes belongs to a family friend, who suddenly found themselves without a safe place to stay.

04/04/2026

🐣 Easter Weather Forecast at the Jersey Shore: What to Expect
🌊 Overall Easter Weekend Outlook
Expect a typical early-spring setup at the Jersey Shore—cool, a bit unsettled, and changeable.
Click below for the forecast.

Easter Weekend Weather at the Jersey Shore: What to Expect. Here’s an early look at your Easter weekend forecast at the Jersey Shore based on the latest available guidance and seasonal trends.

03/04/2026

Remembering Michael Ryan Karlin, 45, of Toms River.
Michael was a gentle, generous, hardworking, and kind-hearted man whose thoughtful nature touched the lives of everyone who knew him, and he was deeply loved by his many friends.
Click below for funeral arrangements.

Michael Ryan Karlin, 45, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1980, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.Michael was a gentle, generous, hardworking, and kind-hearted man whose thoughtful nature touched the lives of everyone who knew him, and he was deeply loved by his many friends and colleagu...