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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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoCops: Lakewood Driver Left Passenger to Die in His Seat After Accident
Authorities in Ocean County say a Lakewood man bolted from his vehicle after a crash early Saturday morning and left his...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoToms River Cops Dealt With 36 Accidents Last Weekend, Power Outages and Charges
Toms River had a tough weekend, according to a tally of accidents compiled by the police department that led to power...
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Ocean County
/ 1 year agoOcean County to Acquire, Preserve Campground Site for $5.9M
Ocean County will preserve a privately-owned campground site off Route 9 in Bayville for $5.9 million, making this summer the last...
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Ocean County
/ 1 year agoThis Historic ‘Toms River’ U.S. Life Saving Station Almost Became a McDonald’s
Most people who drive – or even walk – past borough hall in Seaside Park would be forgiven if they didn’t...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoAuthorities: Toms River Townhouse Fire Was Accidental, Displaced Three-Dozen Residents
A weekend fire that led to several injuries and displaced more than three-dozen residents has been preliminarily ruled accidental, fire officials...
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Government
/ 1 year agoToms River Council Votes to Advance 6-Story Residential Tower Proposal, Over Objections
A vote on whether to move forward with a plan to modify a redevelopment agreement that would pare down the 10-story...
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Government
/ 1 year agoMore Stop Signs Coming to Two Toms River Intersections, Speed Limit Reductions Passed
Along with changes in speed limits and expected repaving projects planned soon, a pair of Toms River intersections will be outfitted...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 1 year agoT.R. Fire Officials Still Investigating Cause of Weekend Fire in Townhome Community
Fire officials on Sunday said they were still in the process of investigating the root cause of a fire that displaced...
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Government
/ 1 year agoCounty to Pave Portions of Several Major Roads in Toms River
Ocean County officials announced Wednesday that several lengths of roadways in Toms River will be paved under the latest county paving...
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Government
/ 1 year agoAgreement Will Provide for Surf Club Parking Lot Paving, Boardwalk Area in Ortley Beach
The Toms River Township council on Wednesday night passed a resolution authorizing a management and use agreement with the state Department...