

Police, Fire & Courts
South Toms River Man Charged in Violent Murder of Wife
A South Toms River man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a violent crime scene by police who were...

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,...
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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...
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Government
/ 1 year agoSouth Toms River Cannabis Dispensary Seeking Expansion
A recreational cannabis dispensary that opened last summer in South Toms River is already looking to expand on its initial success....
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoNor’Easter to Bring Wintry Mix, Flooding, 50mph Winds to Shore Area
Another week, another nor’easter for the Jersey Shore. Forecasters were tracking the incoming storm early Tuesday morning, which threatens to bring...
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Ocean County
/ 1 year agoDown One Flipper, New ‘Seal Sisters’ Capture Hearts at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
What’s a flipper between sisters? Just a short time after suffering the heartbreak of losing one of its most beloved residents,...
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Government
/ 1 year agoMayor: Toms River Police Staffing Will be Reshuffled Regardless of Council Action
'The fight is over,' Toms River's mayor said
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoLook Who’s Feeling Better: Seal Stranded on Local Street Makes Big Gains in Recovery
A grey seal that experts believe may have been physically carried by high tides onto a local street during a recent...
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Government
/ 1 year agoAnger Builds As Toms River Council Meeting Set for Afternoon on Ash Wednesday (And Valentine’s Day)
After a disastrous start to a meeting held remotely in which an ordinance cutting supervisory police positions in favor of hiring...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoBidding Process for Beach Replenishment Expected to Begin From Scratch in March
A major beach replenishment project that has been held up for nearly two years by budget constraints and bid protests under...
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Government
/ 1 year agoNew Speed Limits, Stop Signs Proposed for Numerous Toms River Roadways
Before spiraling out of control as technical issues wreaked havoc on a Toms River Township council meeting last week, members of...
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Government
/ 1 year agoVerizon Proposes Another Season of Temporary Cell Tower on Barrier Island
Verizon officials have proposed to continue the usage of a temporary cellular communications tower at the site of a private business...