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,...
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault, Eluding, Robbery, Threats
A Toms River man charged with a plethora of criminal offenses following incidents in 2022 and 2023. Dylan Panatero, 42, of Toms...
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/ 8 years agoToms River BOE Chooses New President After Contested Vote
Majority ruled at the Toms River Regional school board's reorganization meeting Wednesday night, with a former board president retaking the gavel...
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/ 8 years agoBreaking: Large House Fire Destroys Home, Closes Toms River Streets
A house fire has shut down numerous streets near Silverton Road, where flames consumed a residence Wednesday just before dark. Firefighters...
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/ 8 years agoCops: Man Dealt ‘Large Quantity’ of Fentanyl Out of Toms River Motel Room
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars, charged with distributing the powerful opiate painkiller fentanyl out of a Toms River motel...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Man Arrested, Charged in Fischer Blvd. Bank Robbery
A township man was charged with attempting to rob the TD Bank branch on Fischer Boulevard last month. Toms River police...
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/ 8 years agoToms River in 2017: A Dune Update, Development Plans and a Tax Warning
Expect a busy year ahead in Toms River, officials say. The township council and officials are preparing to make numerous decisions...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Council Selects New President
Toms River’s governing body will have a new leader for 2017. Councilman Al Manforti was unanimously voted council president during the council’s reorganization...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Pedestrian Killed on Christmas May Have Been Hit by NJ Transit Bus
Toms River police say a man struck and killed on Christmas day and left dead in the middle of the road...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Council to Reorganize Tuesday, BOE Wednesday
Toms River’s governing body will reorganize for 2017 Tuesday night, largely a formality to make reappointments and reauthorizations, but also to...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Dog Licenses Must be Renewed in Jan.; Free Rabies Clinic Planned
All dogs over seven months of age must be licensed each year under state law, Toms River officials said this week, reminding...
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/ 8 years agoToms River Fire Safety Director Mercready, Other Officials Retire
Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau Chief James Mercready has retired after 26 years of dedicated service, township officials said. Mercready, a luminary...