

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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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years ago‘Red Flag’ Warning, Fire Watch in Effect Thursday and Friday Due to High Winds
Ocean County was under a rare “red flag” warning Thursday and a fire watch has already been issued for Friday by...
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Government
/ 3 years agoFormer Toms River Councilwoman Lands $90K Town Hall Job
A longtime former member of the Toms River Township council who lost her re-election bid last fall will return to town...
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Ocean County
/ 3 years agoCounty Officials Moving Closer to Establishing Homeless Shelter Plan
With the number of motels in Seaside Heights dwindling rapidly as redevelopment efforts are increasingly leading to high-end residential and mixed...
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Government
/ 3 years agoProperty Near Cemetery Proposed for Six-Home Development in Toms River
A property owned by one of the township’s houses of worship is the subject of a proposal before the Toms River...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoOcean County Master Gardeners to Host Major Plant Sale May 7
The Ocean County Master Gardeners are “back in bloom,” an announcement from the group said, as they plan the return of...
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Government
/ 3 years agoNew Chipotle Restaurant, Drive-Thru Approved in Toms River
The Toms River Township planning board approved the construction of a new Chipotle restaurant – the second in Toms River –...
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Government
/ 3 years agoToms River Planning Board OKs Gas Station, Propane at B.J.’s: Here How It’ll Work
A cadre of planning experts offered testimony in support of an application for the Toms River Township BJ’s store to build...
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Government
/ 3 years agoSolar Field Developer Wants Permit Extended at Former Ciba-Geigi Site
The developer of a solar field at the former Ciba-Geigy chemical plant site in Toms River is requesting another year to...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoWatch: Big Waves, Some Erosion in Wake of Quick-Moving Coastal Storm
High swells, a wind-induced blowout tide and heavy winds combined to cause some beach erosion along the barrier island Tuesday. There...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoThis Spectacular Easter Sunset on Barnegat Bay Was A Great Evening Gift
Baskets, bonnets and church services started the Easter holiday for most, but the day ended with a special gift from nature....