Cops: Toms River Man May Have Been Under the Influence When Hit by Car Monday

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Monday night just after 9 p.m., police said, and the investigation has shown that...

Ocean County Legislator: Allow Drivers to Use Smartphones to Show Vehicle Registration, Insurance

New Jersey’s laws have not kept up with technology, allowing drivers whose vehicles are properly registered and insured to rack up...

Toms River Man Arrested With $146K in Outstanding Warrants

Brick police, for the third time in a week, arrested multiple suspects outside a township Wawa convenience store on Friday, bringing...

Toms River Woman Charged With Leaving Dogs to Starve and Die

A Toms River woman moved out of a home in Lacey Township, leaving three dogs there alone which did not survive....

County Awards Contract to Demolish Old Sheriff’s Residence, Original Jail in Toms River

The Ocean County freeholder board voted Wednesday night to award a contract to demolish for the historic building that once contained...

As Opioid Epidemic Simmers, New Treatment Center Opens in Toms River

Ocean County will likely see fewer opioid abuse-related deaths this year as compared to last, officials say, but the crisis is...

OCC Makes National ‘Best for Vets’ School Ranking

Ocean County College has made a list of the nation’s best colleges for veterans in a long-time national ranking list. For...

Ocean County Legislators Balk at Plan to Allow Parolees to Vote, Say Next Step is Jail Cell Voting

Northern Ocean County’s state legislators came out swinging against a proposal that would allow convicted criminals to vote while on parole...

Toms River Ordinance Would Make Possession of Vaping Products Illegal for Minors

As concerns over the health risks of vaping continue to dominate headlines nationally, Toms River has introduced an ordinance that will...

State Will Begin to Trap, Remove Turkeys From Toms River Area Next Week

Wild turkeys wreaking havoc in Toms River has spurred mountains of news coverage from across the country, comments from a professional...