Cops: Help ID Couple That Stole $770 in K-Cups From Ortley Beach Acme

Toms River police are hoping readers can help them identify two suspects who are thought to have stolen a large amount...

Watch: Car Fire Breaks Out During Toms River Man’s Drive to Work

A Toms River man quickly escaped from his vehicle after he noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment Monday morning. Soon...

Toms River Municipal Taxes to Remain Flat for 2018

Though still suffering from a loss of ratables nearly six years after Superstorm Sandy, Toms River officials adopted a municipal budget...

State: IBSP Foxes Are Not Being Trapped and Shot to Protect Birds

Red foxes in Island Beach State Park are not suffering the same fate as those in Brigantine, where a disturbing video...

Auto Repair, Sales Facility Proposed for Route 9 in Toms River

A local company has submitted an application to the township’s planning board, seeking permission to build a 4,000 square foot vehicle...

Freeholder: Route 37, 166 Work Will be Sped Up; Economic Relief Sought for Businesses

Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari told Shorebeat on Friday that after meeting Gov. Phil Murphy’s staff at a bill signing ceremony...

Local Officials On Hand As N.J. Governor Bans Offshore Drilling

A bipartisan group of officials joined Gov. Phil Murphy on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach Friday to witness the signing...

Report: Nearly 10 Percent of Ocean County Residents on Food Stamps

Ocean County residents, largely outside the traditional commuting distance from high-paying employers in New York City and Philadelphia, have one of...

Brewery Planned For Downtown Toms River Eyes Late 2018 Opening

The first brewery taking shape in downtown Toms River is aiming to open in time for the Halloween parade, if not...

Toms River Residents Asked to Conserve Water as Part of Contest

Toms River residents can conserve water and – if everyone pitches in – benefit local charities at the same time. Mayor...