Plan to Build 10-Story High Rise in Downtown Toms River Draws Controversy

A plan to redevelop a portion of downtown Toms River with a 10-story, 285-unit high rise complex has elicited support from...

Toms River Takes Next Step in Surf Club Acquisition

The transfer of real estate approved this week is the latest step completed in the process of acquiring the Joey Harrison’s...

Toms River Woman, 52, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

A Toms River woman has died following a single-vehicle crash Monday morning. According to township police, Claudine Silvestri, 52, was traveling...

Excessive Heat Watch Issued for Three Days This Week in Shore Area

The dog days of August are arriving soon. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch for the Shore area...

Toms River Chosen Over Brick for New VA Outpatient Center

A plan to replace the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic on Route 70 in Brick with a larger facility with more...

Developer Proposes Seven Buildings, 142 New Units for Toms River Apartment Complex

A major expansion of a Toms River apartment complex that has occasionally drawn scrutiny due to crime issues has been proposed...

Toms River Ups EMS Manpower on Barrier Island, Will Consider Part-Time Paid Staff

In response to calls from barrier island residents, Toms River officials have increased the number of EMTs on duty serving the...

UPDATE: Toms River ‘Shelter in Place’ Order Rescinded After Woman Found

UPDATE 1:25 A.M.: FROM TRPD – “The female has been safely located and transported to the hospital for treatment. The shelter...

Tornado Watch Issued Until 9pm Thursday

A wide line of severe thunderstorms currently in Pennsylvania will move east into the Shore area over the course of the...

Toms River Introduces Ordinance to Authorize Surf Club Purchase

The acquisition of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club property by Toms River Township took a major step forward this week,...