

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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Government
/ 3 years agoWashington Street Repaving to Begin Friday in Toms River
A portion of Washington Street, plagued by potholes following a long winter and crevices in the road that lingered after a...
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TR Life
/ 3 years agoBoardwalk Fencing to be Replaced in Ortley Beach, Pickleball Courts Ready Across Town
The Ortley Beach boardwalk will receive an upgrade to its fencing, improving the aesthetics of the beachfront and preserving the fence...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoForecasters: Temps to Hit 80 Degrees Thursday, Followed by Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe, as a front moves through...
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Government
/ 3 years agoBJ’s Wholesale Applies to Add Gas Station to Toms River Store
BJ’s Wholesale has applied for planning board approval to add a gas station filling area to its Toms River location. The...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoSuspect Arrested in Violent Lakewood Crime Spree, Charged With Attempted Murder
Authorities have arrested a Manchester Township man on suspicion of being behind a series of violent incidents in Lakewood on Friday....
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Ocean County
/ 3 years agoOcean County Tax Rate to Drop in 2022 As Sandy-Soaked Ratables Fully Restored
It took a more than a decade to recover from the 2008 financial recession, but with the county’s ratable base now...
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TR Life
/ 3 years agoTwo Local Blood Drives Planned As Supplies Dwindle (Plus Help for Ukraine)
Two blood drives are planned locally in the coming days and weeks, as officials from across the region are in agreement...
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TR Life
/ 3 years agoToms River Man, 39, Held on Attempted Murder Charge After Roadside Stabbing
A man accused of stabbing a woman on the side of a road as she fled her vehicle will remain behind...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoFirefighters Limit Damage in East Dover House Fire
Toms River firefighters were able to contain a house fire to a portion of the residence, successfully battling the flames without...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoFire Guts Ortley Beach Home, Resident Reportedly Escapes
A fire tore through an Ortley Beach home Tuesday afternoon around 4 p.m., prompting a response from numerous fire companies, EMTs...