N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Allows Towns to Ban Sales

As municipalities across the Shore area debate restricting or banning the sale of marijuana, should it become legal in New Jersey,...

T.R. Parents Lament Snow-Covered Sidewalks; Frigid ‘Phenomena’ at Intermediate South

The January blizzard left the Toms River Regional school district using two snow days and a delayed opening, but the feedback...

Toms River to Allow Microbreweries, Distilleries in Downtown Area

Relaxing the rules on where microbreweries and craft distilleries can spring up in town, Toms River amended a series of land...

5 Most Dangerous Roads: Ocean County Leads State in Traffic Fatalities

As drivers prepared for a harrowing commute during Thursday’s snowstorm, state officials announced sobering news: Ocean County had more traffic fatalities...

Tense Moment Kicks off 2018 for Newly-Organized Toms River Council

After years of Republican dominance, three of seven seats on the Toms River Township council are now occupied by Democrats, leaving...

Plan Floated to Halt Development in North Dover

Coming off a major upset in November’s township council election, Toms River’s Republican council members appear to be doubling down on...

Outgoing Atlantic City Mayor Set to Become New Toms River Administrator

Outgoing Atlantic City Mayor Donald A. Guardian was endorsed by the township council Tuesday night to be Toms River’s next business...

Ortley Beach Repaving Project Delayed Until Spring

A neighborhood-wide street repaving project in Ortley Beach has been put off until spring, officials said this week. The long-awaited project...

Apartment Development Proposed at Major Toms River Intersection

A developer has proposed a 128-unit luxury apartment complex near one of the township’s busiest intersections. K-Land Corp. is seeking permission...

Next Round of Ortley Beach Replenishment is Rescheduled

Ortley Beach will receive its next round of beach replenishment later than expected, officials said Tuesday. The neighborhood’s beachfront, which received...