Police, Fire & Courts
South Toms River Man Charged in Violent Murder of Wife
A South Toms River man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a violent crime scene by police who were...
Ocean County
Book Returned to Ocean County Library After 99 Years, Checked Out by Legendary Local Fisherman
The Ocean County Library system, the state’s largest, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And in the spirit of housekeeping, it’s...
TR Life
National ‘Drive-Through’ Coffee Chain Plans First N.J. Location in Toms River
A fast-growing “drive through” coffee chain that launched in Arkansas in 2017 and has grown to more than 343 “coffee stands” nationwide,...
Boating & Fishing
Gone Fishin’: State Greatly Expands Artificial Reef off Ocean County
Environment & Weather
NWS: Snow Will Begin Around 4pm Tuesday, 3-6 Inches Predicted
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault, Eluding, Robbery, Threats
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Featured
/ 8 years agoToms River Almost Had These Three Other Names
In 2006, voters in Toms River overwhelmingly approved changing the name of their town to what everyone called it: Toms River....
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Featured
/ 8 years agoToms River Council Nixes Plan to Require Inspection, Fees Before Selling a Home
Facing significant public outcry over an ordinance that would have required inspectors to access homes before they could be sold to...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoToms River Attorney Nominated to Become Superior Court Judge
A well-known Toms River attorney has been nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to become a superior court judge. Last week, Christie...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoDeveloper Proposes New Homes for ‘Dilapidated’ Silverton Lots
A local developer is proposing single-family homes in what it currently terms a "dilapidated" wooded lot in Toms River's Silverton section...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoChase Bank Seeks to Build New Branch in Toms River Shopping Center
Chase Bank will appear before the Toms River planning board to propose a new branch on the property of an existing...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoPortion of Island Beach State Park to be Closed to 4WDs
State officials announced Monday that a portion of Island Beach State Park will be closed to drivers of four wheel drive...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoAir Quality Alert in Effect as Temperatures Forecast to Reach 90s Monday and Tuesday
The mercury will rise into the 90s Monday at Tuesday at the Shore, including towns directly on the beach. The fiery...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 8 years agoFishing Friday: The First Keeper’s The Sweetest
Catching a keeper flounder is always fun, but being out on the water for the first time of the season and...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoPoseidon Academy Building in Downtown Toms River to be Remodeled
The Toms River Regional School District has announced that they, along with the township, have won a competitive Sustainable Jersey grant funded...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoRare, Stinging Jellyfish Return to N.J., But None Found in Barnegat Bay So Far
The clinging jellyfish, a quarter-size species that packs a powerful sting, has returned to New Jersey waters, and scientists are scouring...