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...
Environment & Weather
Ortley Beach’s Oceanfront Has Been Turned Into a Beautiful Butterfly Garden
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoWeather Advisories Expire, Ocean Calming Down As Storm Moves Out
Five days of stormy weather produced beach erosion that lingered Wednesday as the final storm clouds began moving out at dusk,...
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoToms River Sets Trick-or-Treating Date for Oct. 30, Parade Oct. 31
Toms River will host its traditional Halloween Parade on Oct. 31, meaning trick-or-treating will go on a day earlier, township officials...
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Environment & Weather
/ 2 years agoRough Day: Damage, Erosion Becomes Clear in Ortley Beach Tuesday
Winds gusting to about 40 m.p.h. continued to drive sand over dune fencing, clog up beach entrances and cover vegetation in...
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoWinning Lottery Ticket Sold at Toms River Pharmacy
A Toms River pharmacy sold the winning ticket in Monday night’s drawing of the Jersey Cash 5 game. One lucky ticket...
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoWatch: Waves Approach 14-Feet Monday, Shutting Down Ortley Beach Entrances
Crews nailed fencing at the entrance to beaches in Ortley Beach on Monday as waves up to 14-feet in height pounded...
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoWatch: Wild Waves Pound Inlet Jetty, Erode Beaches Sunday; High Surf Advisory Extended
The highest wind speeds and heaviest surf of a continuing multi-day storm powered by the remnants of once-Hurricane Ian were seen...
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoWatch: Ian’s Remnants Kick Up 8-12 Foot Waves at Manasquan Inlet, Local Beaches
The remnants of once-Hurricane Ian continued to roll through the Jersey Shore region on Saturday, kicking up winds of about 40...
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Environment & Weather
/ 2 years agoStorm Incoming: Coastal Flood Watch, Rip Current Warning, 8-Foot Waves, 4+ Inches of Rain
The National Weather Service announced a slew of advisories Friday night and early Saturday morning, as a storm system consisting of...
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Government
/ 2 years agoState Announces Weeks of Part-Time Lane Closures on Route 37 Bridge
New Jersey Department of Transportation officials on Friday announced lane closures for the next few weeks on the Route 37 J....
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TR Life
/ 2 years agoToms River’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Awesome For Teens With Autism, Too
'It was awesome. I found myself wishing it had been around years ago.'