2020 Toms River Halloween Parade Canceled

Cancellations linked to the coronavirus pandemic are already reaching into the fall season, with Toms River Vol. Fire Co. No. 1...

Runner-Up $1M Powerball Ticket Sold in South Toms River

One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn for the Saturday, July 4, drawing of the...

Lakewood BlueClaws Cancel 2020 Season

The Lakewood BlueClaws have canceled their 2020 season, the team confirmed Tuesday, following a decision by the whole of Minor League...

Exit 82 Theater Company Sponsoring Pride Events June 20

Toms River will celebrate Pride Month for the second year – with some of the usual modifications to comply with social...

Toms River Police March Alongside Peaceful Protesters

A demonstration in Toms River was held to protest the death of George Floyd while in police custody...

N.J. Day Care Centers, Summer Camps Can Reopen in June, July

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday that dare care centers will begin to reopen in New Jersey within weeks, and summer camps...

Local Catholic Churches Will Open for ‘Private Prayer’

Roman Catholic churches in the Diocese of Trenton, which oversees worship throughout Ocean County, will reopen for private prayer, allowing small...

N.J. Pet Groomers Can Reopen, But State Bans In-Home Hairdressing Appointments

New Jersey issued guidelines on hair care Monday – for both humans and their four-legged friends. Under the latest order, announced...

Local Man Places 300 Pinwheels, 150 Flags Outside Hospitals to Express Thanks During Pandemic

In a spring season marred by a pandemic and economic uncertainty for many Toms River families, one local resident found inspiration...

Stop & Shop to Host ’60 and Over’ Hours to Protect Vulnerable Customers

The Stop & Shop supermarket chain will reduce their hours overall due concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus, but...