Toms River to Consider ‘One Way’ Traffic Request on Some Island Streets

Toms River officials, as the summer winds down, are considering a request from residents of one barrier island neighborhood who are...

Cops: Toms River Man Stood Next to His Overturned Car With Hypodermic Needle In His Pocket

A Toms River man survived the overturning of his car without any apparent injuries, but now faces legal trouble after drug...

Toms River Man, 30, Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Police are investigating the cause of an accident Saturday morning during which a motorcycle driver lost control and suffered serious injuries...

New Dunes Begin to Take Shape in Ortley Beach

As beach replenishment work moves along in Ortley Beach, the neighborhood’s future dune line is coming into focus. Large dunes are...

Officials: Another N.J. Gas Tax Hike Would Unfairly Target Ocean County

With Trenton officials saying revenues from the 23-cent per gallon gas tax hike two years ago are not meeting revenue expectations,...

Cops: Woman’s Flip Flop Led to Car Crashing Into 7-Eleven

Toms River police said no one was injured when a woman crashed her car into a 7-Eleven convenience store in the...

DEA Agents Will Now Permanently be Assigned to Ocean County

The latest salvo from law enforcement in the ongoing battle against the heroin trade in the Shore are will include the...

Fischer Boulevard BBQ Business Will Seek Variances to Expand

A propane and barbecue sales business will seek permission from Toms River planning board to expand. The property at 642 Fischer...

Toms River To Host “Clear the Shelter,” Waive Adoption Fees

A special event Aug. 18 hoping to find forever homes for the cats and dogs at Toms River’s municipal animal shelter...

Toms River Mayor: Murphy, Sweeney ‘Solely’ Responsible for School Funding Cut

Saying his office has received numerous letters and emails from residents, Mayor Tom Kelaher joined the chorus of local officials decrying...