

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...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoToms River Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Gunshot Victim Showed Up at Local Hospital
A Toms River man is facing multiple weapons charges on top of attempted murder, following an investigation that began after a...
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TR Life
/ 1 year agoToms River’s Own Celebrity, ‘Miss Liberty,’ Sondra Fortunato Dies
Local celebrity, beauty queen and community staple Sondra Fortunato has died, the Toms River Republican organization has reported and Shorebeat confirmed....
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year ago‘Cliffs’ Return in Ortley Beach, Flooding Lingers Following Storm: Here’s What it Looks Like
With Shore residents already rain-weary following a string of storms, the winter jitters continue as more foul weather is forecast ahead....
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoWind, Waves Lash Toms River Beaches as Coastal Storm Moves Into Ocean County
A coastal storm that will unleash the height of its fury under the darkness night moved into the Shore area on...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoTropical Storm-Force Winds, Flooding for Ocean County Forecast As Strong Storm Approaches
Ocean County was under a flood watch and high wind warning, both issued by the National Weather Service, as a powerful...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoFire Rips Through Lakewood Lumber Yard, With Smoke Visible for Miles
At least two people were injured during a massive fire that broke out at what was reportedly a shuttered lumber yard...
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Ocean County
/ 1 year agoLocal Attorney to Appear on ‘Jeopardy’ For A Second Time in Ongoing Tournament
A Seaside Heights woman is getting a “second chance” to become a Jeopardy champion, with a fresh appearance on the institutional...
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Government
/ 1 year agoBed & Breakfast Proposed for ‘Victorian Mansion’ in Downtown Toms River
A Toms River home described as a “Victorian mansion” which county records indicate date back to the 1800s would become a...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoTuesday Storm Could Bring 4-Inches of Rain, 60+ mph Winds to Shore Area
With barely a day having gone by since the weekend’s rain storm moved through the region, another coastal storm has its...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoGunfire at Toms River Police HQ Was Result of Self-Inflicted Wound
Toms River police said they rendered aid to a man found shot in the parking lot of police headquarters Friday, but...