Improvements Planned for Several Route 9 Intersections in Lakewood, Toms River

The state Department of Transportation will make several improvements to intersections along the beleaguered Route 9 corridor in Lakewood and Toms...

Coast Guard to Replace Channel Markers in Barnegat Bay Starting This Week

Markers along the intracoastal waterway in Barnegat Bay will be replaced by the U.S. Coast Guard over the next several weeks,...

Officials: Daily Pool Rentals Violate Toms River Ordinance

A controversy that began after video posted online showed two busloads of people pulling up to rent a pool for daily...

Ocean County Prepares to Sue State AG Over (Lack Of) ICE Cooperation at Jail

The Ocean County freeholders have authorized the county attorney to prepare for litigation to fight a directive from state Attorney General...

Cops Confirm Shots Fired in South Toms River Neighborhood; No Injuries

Authorities have confirmed reports that gunshots were fired in a residential neighborhood in South Toms River Wednesday night, though there were...

Family of Bay Accident Victim: A Letter of Thanks to First Responders

The family of Ken D’Elia, a Bayville resident who went missing outside of his bayfront home and was found deceased June...

Fire At Toms River Massage Business Ruled Accidental

A fire that broke out Tuesday at a Route 37 massage business has been ruled accidental, fire officials said Wednesday. On...

Toms River to Consider Curfew, Security to Address Wawa Loitering Concerns

Toms River officials are considering a number of measures to combat sizable gatherings of youth at one township Wawa store that...

Toms River Approves Funding for New Skate Park

Toms River will soon be home to a new skateboard park, following the adoption of the township’s capital budget Tuesday night....

Bizarre Investigation Revealed Guns, 500-Pound Pig in Toms River Man’s House

A bizarre investigation began unfolding in Toms River first thing Monday morning, when a man came to the police station at...