Police, Fire & Courts
Lakewood Fire Ruled Accidental; Resident Rescued From Flames by Hero Cop
A fire over the weekend at a building on Joe Parker Road in Lakewood has been ruled accidental, authorities said Sunday, with...
Police, Fire & Courts
Machete-Wielding Road Rage Suspect Chases Victim to TRPD Headquarters
A man who police say was wielding a machete when he knocked on the window of another vehicle during a road rage...
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...
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Government
/ 9 months agoToms River OK’s Dune Crossover Ordinance, Estimating Inaction Could Cost Millions
Over the objections of the leadership of a private beach association that has been battling a group of oceanfront residents over...
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Government
/ 9 months agoToms River Appoints Rival GOP Club President New Municipal Court Judge in 5-1 Vote
The Toms River township council has confirmed the appointment of the president of one of two rival Republican clubs as the...
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Ocean County
/ 10 months agoOcean County’s First Recreational Cannabis Store is Breaking Stereotypes: We Took a Tour
A group of five entrepreneurs from different backgrounds who became friends by supporting each others’ businesses decided one night over a...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 10 months agoCops: Lakewood Driver Left Passenger to Die in His Seat After Accident
Authorities in Ocean County say a Lakewood man bolted from his vehicle after a crash early Saturday morning and left his...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 10 months agoToms River Cops Dealt With 36 Accidents Last Weekend, Power Outages and Charges
Toms River had a tough weekend, according to a tally of accidents compiled by the police department that led to power...
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Ocean County
/ 10 months agoOcean County to Acquire, Preserve Campground Site for $5.9M
Ocean County will preserve a privately-owned campground site off Route 9 in Bayville for $5.9 million, making this summer the last...
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Ocean County
/ 10 months agoThis Historic ‘Toms River’ U.S. Life Saving Station Almost Became a McDonald’s
Most people who drive – or even walk – past borough hall in Seaside Park would be forgiven if they didn’t...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 10 months agoAuthorities: Toms River Townhouse Fire Was Accidental, Displaced Three-Dozen Residents
A weekend fire that led to several injuries and displaced more than three-dozen residents has been preliminarily ruled accidental, fire officials...
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Government
/ 10 months agoToms River Council Votes to Advance 6-Story Residential Tower Proposal, Over Objections
A vote on whether to move forward with a plan to modify a redevelopment agreement that would pare down the 10-story...
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Government
/ 10 months agoMore Stop Signs Coming to Two Toms River Intersections, Speed Limit Reductions Passed
Along with changes in speed limits and expected repaving projects planned soon, a pair of Toms River intersections will be outfitted...