Route 37 Mathis Bridge to Reopen May 10

Toms River officials say they have been notified by the state Department of Transportation that the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, which...

Toms River Council Shoots Down Proposed Drone Ban

After hearing from dozens of drone owners since an effective ban on recreational drone usage in the township was introduced two weeks...

Ortley Beach Replenishment Delayed to May 14

An early beachfill project slated to begin this month, before the wider island beach and dune-building effort takes off, has been...

Auto Parts Chain Proposes New Toms River Location

A national auto parts chain has proposed a new location in Toms River along Route 37...

On 4/20, Ocean County GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Touts Pot’s Financial Benefits

It’s 4/20 – the day when marijuana fans worldwide celebrate their recreational substance of choice and often lobby for its legalization....

Toms River Introduces Even Tighter Real Estate Canvassing Rules

It may get even harder to sell door-to-door in Toms River. The township council introduced changes to its peddling and soliciting...

Toms River Fine Tunes, Reintroduces ‘Airbnb’ Regulations Ordinance

A new ordinance that dictates how barrier island residents can rent their homes could be changed again, allowing for shorter-term rentals...

Substance Abuse Summit to be Held at OCC

Ocean County College’s Governmental Affairs Institute will present a Substance Abuse Summit: "Prevention & Recovery," to help combat the area's drug...

2017 Could Be a Bad Year for Ticks, County Warns

Ticks, the small insects that carry Lyme disease, are expected to be more prevalent in 2017, prompting Ocean County officials to...

Toms River GOP Faces Primary Challenges, Candidates Announced

Longtime Ward 1 Councilwoman Maria Maruca has her party’s support for re-election, however she is facing a primary challenge within the...