Environment & Weather
Ortley Beach Replenishment Set to Begin in February, North Beaches in Summer 2025
The years-long wait for a beach renourishment project that will see millions of cubic yards of sand pumped onto local beaches, plus...
Ocean County
Study: County-Run EMS Squad Would Provide ‘Undeniable’ Benefit to Barrier Island
A study by a consulting firm hired by Ocean County to study whether a county-run emergency medical squad found that such a...
Police, Fire & Courts
Ocean County Sheriff Establishes Drone Command Center Amid New Video Over Bay, Barrier Island
The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has deployed a mobile command center to Seaside Heights where it will center its drone investigation going...
Environment & Weather
Nor’Easter Threatens Jersey Shore This Weekend
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River, Brick Residents Nabbed in Ecstasy, Cocaine, Heroin Investigation
Environment & Weather
Seal Pup Found Stranded on Local Street During Nor’Easter is On the Mend
Environment & Weather
Route 37 Bridges Twinkle, Ice Glistens at Sunset Before Rain Moves In
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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...
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Environment & Weather
/ 1 year agoNWS: ‘High’ Rip Current Danger Will Last Through Saturday
A high probability of dangerous rip currents that have kept swimmers out of the water at some local beaches over the...