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...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Schools Chief Granted Contract Extension, Despite Objections
The Toms River Regional Board of Education on Tuesday night granted Superintendent David M. Healy a contract extension through the 2021-22...
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/ 7 years agoToms River School Board Has Spent About $18K on Super, Leak Investigations
An investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against Toms River Regional schools superintendent David M. Healy, followed by an investigation into...
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/ 7 years agoCops Will Step Up Traffic Enforcement Over Thanksgiving Weekend
With the goal of reducing the number of fatal accidents on New Jersey roadways over the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, local police...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Negotiates To Preserve North Dover Farmland Parcels
Several farmland or undeveloped parcels around Riverwood Park and the North Dover to Pleasant Plains neighborhoods of Toms River are nearing...
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/ 7 years agoFour Veterans’ Stories Brought to OCC Stage Sunday
The information stamped on the two clanking military dog tags is the same for each person: their name, Social Security Number,...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Police Looking for Man Suspected in Multiple Burglaries
Toms River police were requesting the public’s help in their search to identify a man who is suspected of burglarizing several...
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/ 7 years ago175-Unit Apartment Complex in Toms River Will Include Affordable Units
The township council this week approved an agreement confirming that a number of apartments in a 175-unit complex will be set...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Police Seeking Help ID’ing Gas Station Burglars (With Video)
Toms River police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who burglarized a township gas station last week....
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/ 7 years agoToms River to Require Motels to Collect ID Upon Guest Registration
A new ordinance will require motels in Toms River to collect and keep on site proper identification from guests before they...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Promotes, Hires and Bids Farewell to Police Officers
Toms River police wished an 18-year veteran of the force the best in his retirement, while promoting another officer and swearing...