Ocean County
Portion of Hooper Avenue to Close in Downtown Toms River Saturday
A maintenance project near the Ocean County courthouse and administration building will necessitate the closure of Hooper Avenue for most of the...
Boating & Fishing
Fishing Boat Raised From the Deep and Docked in Point Pleasant, But Will Be ‘Re-Sunk’
A stricken commercial fishing vessel has been raised from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean after a year submerged off Point Pleasant...
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Man Drops Gun in Point Pleasant Beach Church, Lands in Jail
A Toms River man dropped a gun at a Point Pleasant Beach church, leading to a police investigation that resulted in his...
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Police Officers Convince Man Not to Jump From Hospital Parking Garage
Police, Fire & Courts
Catalytic Converters Stolen From 6 Cars in Toms River; 12-Car Burglary String Reported
Environment & Weather
Seal Pup Found Stranded on Local Street During Nor’Easter is On the Mend
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Government
/ 1 year agoToms River to Add Spray Park at Existing Township Park Location
Toms River officials voted this week to build a “spray park” at one of the township’s existing parks, adding an amenity...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoHigh Surf, Rip Current Advisories Issued for Ocean County Through Saturday
Heavy surf and dangerous rip currents are expected to close area beaches to swimming Friday and Saturday, as Hurricane Lee makes...
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Ocean County
/ 1 year agoLiquor License Change Will Bring New ‘MJ’s’ Location to Brick Boulevard
The Brick Township council this week approved a liquor license transfer that will bring one of the Jersey Shore’s fastest-growing local...
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Government
/ 1 year agoToms River Votes to Acquire 4.3-Acre Parcel Off Clifton Avenue
Toms River officials voted unanimously Wednesday night to acquire about 4.3 acres of land split between two lots on Clifton Avenue...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 1 year agoThe River Lady Will be Docked in Toms River for Another Decade
A riverboat with decades of history in Toms River will remain at the township’s seaport dock for another decade. The township...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoOrtley Will Be Guarded, But Swimming Unlikely This Weekend; Rips and 6-8ft Waves Forecast
Toms River officials say the beaches in Ortley Beach will be guarded this weekend, but it is unlikely that any swimming...
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Government
/ 1 year agoOrtley Sees Jump in Badge Revenue, Golf Course Revenue Also Rises (But Pool Sales Down)
It was, generally, a cash-flow-positive summer for Toms River’s recreational amenities in 2023, as the beach season ended with an unexpected...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoCops: Son Burglarized, Started Fire In His Father’s Toms River Home
A 45-year-old Toms River man is behind bard Monday following his arrest of charges of breaking into his father’s home, than...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year ago‘High’ Rip Current Advisory Continues Sunday, ‘Moderate’ Risk Monday
The National Weather Service has extended its forecast of “high” rip current risks at the Jersey Shore to 9 p.m. Sunday,...
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Government
/ 1 year agoFormer T.R. BOE President, Congressional Staffer to Represent Dems in Mayoral Race
Amidst internal disputes within both of Toms River’s major political party organizations, a consensus candidate with success achieving elected office in...