Government
No Tax Hike in Toms River This Year Despite Inflation, Mayor Says
Toms River’s mayor administration introduced the township’s operating budget for 2023 at a meeting of the township council Wednesday night, marking the...
Police, Fire & Courts
Council Leaves Toms River Fire District Budget Intact Despite Defeat at the Polls
The operating budget for Toms River Fire District No. 2 was narrowly defeated at the polls in February, however the governing body...
Ocean County
Ocean County Approves $9.4M Purchase of New Touchscreen Voting Machines
Ocean County residents will experience new technology when they vote in this year’s elections, with the county finalizing a decision to upgrade...
Environment & Weather
Toms River Introduces Ordinance That Could Block State’s Plans for Ciba-Geigy Site
Environment & Weather
Ragin’ Bay: Coastal Storm Whips Up Wild Waves on the Bayfront
Environment & Weather
Controlled Burns Underway in Ocean County Ahead of Forest Fire Season
Environment & Weather
Wintry Weather on the Way, But Shore Will Avoid Brunt of Snowfall
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Environment & Weather
/ 6 years agoRain Expected to Taper Off by Noon Tuesday, Rough Surf Will Remain
Rain bands from a powerful nor’easter that drenched the Jersey Shore on Monday will give way to cloudy skies and occasional...
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Environment & Weather
/ 6 years agoJCP&L: 2,500 Customers Without Power in Toms River
Jersey Central Power & Light said 2,561 customers were without power in Toms River Township due to the ongoing nor’easter. The storm...
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Environment & Weather
/ 6 years agoHigh Winds, Beach Erosion, 2-3 Inches of Rain Expected in Monday Nor’Easter
Northeast winds that increased in speed Sunday night will reach their height, with gusts of 60 m.p.h. or more during the...
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Environment & Weather
/ 6 years agoOfficials: Seals Likely to be Spotted on Local Beaches, But Don’t Touch
Months before the summer crowds arrive, a different kind of visitor comes to the Jersey Shore each year – seals, who like...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoNor’Easter Could Bring Inches of Rain, High Winds to N.J.
There’s good news and bad news in the forecast, meteorologists said Thursday. The bad news is that a nor’easter is on...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoLack of Raise a ‘Social Injustice,’ Toms River Teachers Tell School Board Members
Toms River Regional school district teachers arrived en masse to a Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, entering the auditorium at...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoSmall, But Fervent, Group Protests Scrapping Healthcare Law in Downtown Toms River
A group of 16 protesters braved the darkness and chilly temperatures Wednesday night, carrying signs in opposition to a proposal that...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoWatch: Toms River Police Search for Man Who Swiped Wallet From Woman, 82
Toms River police are seeking help from the public in identifying a man who they believe stole a wallet from an...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoToms River Library to Turn Into Miniature Golf Course for Fundraiser
The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will be transformed next week into a miniature golf course for the Ocean County...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoBusiness Owners: Downtown Toms River Parking Has Improved Since Rate Increase
It’s been three months since the parking rates have increased in downtown Toms River. Business owners have said it has been...