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...
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/ 7 years agoT.R. School Officials Take on N.J. Senator Sweeney Over $3.3M Funding Cut
Toms River Regional school officials came out swinging Tuesday over an editorial sent to several New Jersey newspaper by state Sen....
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Boating & Fishing
/ 7 years agoMobile Map Can Steer Boaters Away From Sensitive Areas of Barnegat Bay
The state Department of Environmental Protection has developed a map that can be accessed on a desktop or mobile device, allowing...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 7 years agoWatch: Crews Build New Artificial Reef off Ocean County
Under hot, hazy summer skies Thursday, the Jersey Shore’s newest fishing destination was born. Piece by piece, crews from Reicon Group,...
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/ 7 years agoOfficials: TR Schools Could Face Staffing, Program Cuts if State Aid Cuts Pass
Toms River Regional school district students could face larger class sizes, the elimination of programs and fewer teachers if a deal...
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/ 7 years agoXina Owners Introduce ‘Farm to Table’ Restaurant in Seaside Heights
After working to grow their Xina sushi and Chinese bistro into one of the Shore’s most successful eateries, the Lee family...
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Environment & Weather
/ 7 years agoStrong Thunderstorms Expected Late Monday; Rip Current Advisory at Beaches
Monday will start off breezy-but-sunny, however the clear skies will give way to what could be strong afternoon thunderstorms. Also, forecasters...
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/ 7 years agoGirl, 11, Dies After Freak Accident in Toms River Lagoon
Despite the frantic efforts of responding police officers to revive a child following a freak accident in a township lagoon, an...
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/ 7 years agoFormer Olympian Begins Quest to Break World Triathlon Record From Township Marina
Lou Mucardo will celebrate his 60th birthday Saturday, but before he blows out the candles on his birthday cake, he’ll have...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Would Lose $3.3M Under N.J. Legislators’ School Funding Deal
Toms River Regional school district taxpayers will face a $3.3 million budget shortfall if a compromise plan agreed upon by state...
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/ 7 years agoTwo ‘Gringos’ Bring Mexican Food to Ocean Beach
On an island filled with boardwalk pizza, cheese balls and seafood, two restaurateurs saw an opportunity to bring a different style...