Ocean County
Book Returned to Ocean County Library After 99 Years, Checked Out by Legendary Local Fisherman
The Ocean County Library system, the state’s largest, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And in the spirit of housekeeping, it’s...
TR Life
National ‘Drive-Through’ Coffee Chain Plans First N.J. Location in Toms River
A fast-growing “drive through” coffee chain that launched in Arkansas in 2017 and has grown to more than 343 “coffee stands” nationwide,...
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault, Eluding, Robbery, Threats
A Toms River man charged with a plethora of criminal offenses following incidents in 2022 and 2023. Dylan Panatero, 42, of Toms...
Environment & Weather
Latest Bids for Ocean County Beach Replenishment ‘Under Review’ by Feds
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Police Catch Well-Known Suspect Attempting to Burglarize Vehicles
Police, Fire & Courts
Fatal Toms River Hit-and-Run Results in Charges Against Local Man, 68
Environment & Weather
NWS: Snow Will Begin Around 4pm Tuesday, 3-6 Inches Predicted
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Boating & Fishing
/ 12 months agoToms River Planning 70 Jet-Ski Ports at Huddy Park, ‘Seaport’ Theme Nearby
The administration of Mayor Dan Rodrick is seeking to make good on plans to revive a themed “seaport” district in downtown...
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Government
/ 12 months agoToms River Receives $1M in N.J. Boardwalk Funding: What’s the Plan at the Surf Club?
Toms River was one of several municipalities this week to be awarded grant funding for boardwalk construction and maintenance, and is...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 12 months agoCatalytic Converters Stolen From 6 Cars in Toms River; 12-Car Burglary String Reported
Both mainland and island neighborhoods of Toms River have been affected by automotive burglars and thieves over the past week, with...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 12 months agoICE Detainer Holding Toms River Kidnap, Assault Suspect in Jail
A detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is keeping a kidnapping suspect behind bars following his arrest on a...
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Environment & Weather
/ 12 months agoFeel Better, Big Guy: Arctic Harp Seal Rescued on Local Beach After Being Found Eating Sand
The 2024 winter season has brought a great amount of attention to the migratory seal population at the Jersey Shore, but...
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Schools
/ 1 year agoVote to Combine Toms River, Seaside Heights School Districts Set for March 12
After some doubt was cast on the feasibility of holding a referendum on the Toms River Regional school district subsuming the...
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TR Life
/ 1 year agoBed & Breakfast Approved at Toms River ‘Victorian Mansion,’ Tour Planned Next Week
The township’s planning board recently memorialized its decision to grant approval to a local entrepreneur seeking to open a Bed and...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoToms River Police Blotter: Perp Dropped Off, 50-Pounds of Weed Seized, Mom-Son Altercation
Toms River has published its periodic police blotter, featuring a sampling of calls to which the department responded recently. The blotter...
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Government
/ 1 year agoPlanned Marriott Hotel Scaled Back in South Toms River, Residential Plans Modified
A planned Marriott hotel will be decreased in size by nearly half following the approval of a modified site plan by...
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TR Life
/ 1 year agoJoey Barcellona, The ‘Real Joey Harrison,’ Has Died at 87
The Baecellona family, which for decades operated the beloved Joey Harrison’s Surf Club in Ortley Beach, announced the family patriarch who...