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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Featured
/ 5 years agoLocal Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies in Toms River, Lacey
An Ocean Gate man has pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery in connection with bank robberies in Toms River and...
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/ 5 years agoHill to Oppose Measure That Would Drastically Loosen ‘Houses of Worship’ Zoning
Toms River councilman and mayoral candidate Maurice “Mo” Hill said Monday he would oppose a proposal to drastically reduce the acreage...
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/ 5 years agoThree Seriously Injured in Toms River Accident
Three people were injured in a serious car accident in toms River that occurred Friday, police said. According to police spokeswoman...
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/ 5 years agoToms River Beach, Pool Revenue Up $100K in 2019, But Concerns Over Salaries Linger
Ortley Beach is back! Toms River officials this week were celebrating the first full season of a renewed oceanfront, including a...
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/ 5 years agoToms River ShopRite Store Evacuated, Cleared After Bomb Threat
Toms River police evacuated the ShopRite store on Route 37 Wednesday night after a bomb threat was called in to the...
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/ 5 years agoToms River Approves Creation of 24/7 Opioid Response Team
Toms River officials will create an opioid response team which will operate 24 hours a day, following the reception of a...
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/ 5 years agoNegotiations ‘Ongoing’ As Ortley Beach Residents Call on Toms River to Buy Surf Club Property
A “once in a lifetime” opportunity is available for Toms River to expand its public beaches and boardwalk, as well as...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years ago35 Megawatt Solar Field Proposed at Former Ciba-Geigy Site
A developer has proposed building a 35-megawatt solar generating station at the former Ciba-Geigy property off Oak Ridge Boulevard in Toms...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoEdge of Dorian Reaches Jersey Shore With Big Waves, Rough Waters and Wind
Ocean County felt the far edge of Hurricane Dorian on Friday, with winds whipping up surf and turning the bay into...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoCounty Purchases 10-Acre Farm Property in North Dover
Ocean County has finalized its purchase of the nearly 10-acre Fleischer Farm parcel off New Hampshire Avenue, securing the preservation of...