Government
Hearing on 64-Unit Downtown Complex Adjourned in Toms River
The hearing on a proposal to build a five-story, mixed-use building that was slated to be heard by the Toms River planning...
Ocean County
Seaside Heights’ 114-Year-Old Carousel Should Be Spinning Again This Summer
As Seaside Heights officials prepare for the upcoming summer season, one of the stars of the boardwalk is poised to reclaim her...
Police, Fire & Courts
Thief Robs Toms River Restaurant, Pictured Walking Down Street Carrying Safe
A thief broke open the front door of a popular Toms River restaurant and was caught on surveillance video walking down a...
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Government
/ 7 months agoToms River to Add Spray Park at Existing Township Park Location
Toms River officials voted this week to build a “spray park” at one of the township’s existing parks, adding an amenity...
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Environment & Weather
/ 7 months agoHigh Surf, Rip Current Advisories Issued for Ocean County Through Saturday
Heavy surf and dangerous rip currents are expected to close area beaches to swimming Friday and Saturday, as Hurricane Lee makes...
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Ocean County
/ 7 months agoLiquor License Change Will Bring New ‘MJ’s’ Location to Brick Boulevard
The Brick Township council this week approved a liquor license transfer that will bring one of the Jersey Shore’s fastest-growing local...
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Government
/ 7 months agoToms River Votes to Acquire 4.3-Acre Parcel Off Clifton Avenue
Toms River officials voted unanimously Wednesday night to acquire about 4.3 acres of land split between two lots on Clifton Avenue...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 7 months agoThe River Lady Will be Docked in Toms River for Another Decade
A riverboat with decades of history in Toms River will remain at the township’s seaport dock for another decade. The township...
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Environment & Weather
/ 7 months agoOrtley Will Be Guarded, But Swimming Unlikely This Weekend; Rips and 6-8ft Waves Forecast
Toms River officials say the beaches in Ortley Beach will be guarded this weekend, but it is unlikely that any swimming...
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Government
/ 7 months agoOrtley Sees Jump in Badge Revenue, Golf Course Revenue Also Rises (But Pool Sales Down)
It was, generally, a cash-flow-positive summer for Toms River’s recreational amenities in 2023, as the beach season ended with an unexpected...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 8 months agoCops: Son Burglarized, Started Fire In His Father’s Toms River Home
A 45-year-old Toms River man is behind bard Monday following his arrest of charges of breaking into his father’s home, than...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 months ago‘High’ Rip Current Advisory Continues Sunday, ‘Moderate’ Risk Monday
The National Weather Service has extended its forecast of “high” rip current risks at the Jersey Shore to 9 p.m. Sunday,...
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Government
/ 8 months agoFormer T.R. BOE President, Congressional Staffer to Represent Dems in Mayoral Race
Amidst internal disputes within both of Toms River’s major political party organizations, a consensus candidate with success achieving elected office in...