Ocean Star

United StatesPoint Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the primary source of local news for Point Pleasant Beach and its surrounding communities, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of regional government, coastal affairs, and community events. It is notable for its deep-rooted history in the Jersey Shore area and its role as a key journalistic touchstone for local residents and summer visitors alike.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEW JERSEY

Operating within the shadow of two massive out-of-state media hubs, the local press ecosystem has undergone heavy chain consolidation while maintaining historically significant regional dailies. Circulation is dominated by the Advance Publications-owned Newark Star Ledger, the largest daily paper, followed closely by Gannett properties like the Asbury Park Press and the Bergen County-based Record, as well as Lee Enterprises' Press of Atlantic City. Alongside these consolidated legacy broadsheets, an active specialty press serves specific demographics, highlighted by Spanish-language weeklies such as Ahora and cultural publications like Biz India. Paperboy indexes 78 New Jersey newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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