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...
Environment & Weather
Nor’Easter Aftermath: See ‘Cliffs’ Emerge, Beach Entrances Damaged in Ortley Beach
Environment & Weather
High ‘Cliffs’ Return to Ortley Beach As Nor’Easter Exits
Environment & Weather
NWS: Snow Will Begin Around 4pm Tuesday, 3-6 Inches Predicted
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Government
/ 3 years agoToms River Open Space Tax Hike Fails: What Happens Now?
A local ballot question put to Toms River voters asked for a tax hike to help fund open space purchases. This...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoCoastal Storms Take a Bite Out of Ortley Beach
Two coastal storms in a single week took their toll on Ortley Beach, where the oceanfront again was looking ragged after...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoGetting Nautical: Wild Swells At Inlet, Waves Pound Local Beaches in Week’s Second Storm
Violent swells pounded the Ocean County coastline Friday as the second nor’easter in a week brought with it strong onshore winds...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoFlooding Surges on Barrier Island, Low-Lying Roads As Second Coastal Storm of the Week Approaches
Floodwater began building during the rising afternoon tide Thursday, catching some drivers by surprise and sending residents in low-lying areas scurrying...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoNor’Easter Brings Big Waves to Ocean, But Spares Major Flooding
The first nor’easter of the 2021 fall season rolled through the Shore area Tuesday, bringing rough surf, gusty winds and occasionally...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoForecasters: Rainfall Could Top 5-Inches in Nor’Easter
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through 6 p.m. Tuesday amidst new forecast models showing that some areas...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoToms River Sex Offender Dressed in Body Armor, Carrying 139 ‘Cop Killer’ Bullets and Rifle, Arrested on Route 35
A registered sex offender from Toms River was wearing body armor and carrying more than 100 hollow-point bullets plus high-capacity magazines...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoNor’Easter to Bring 3-4 Inches of Rain, Tidal Flooding, High Winds to Shore Area
The Shore area will experience its first nor’easter of the 2021 fall season starting late Monday, forecasters predicted. Two storm systems...
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Government
/ 3 years agoHearing On New VA Outpatient Clinic Set for November in Toms River
The forthcoming Veterans Administration outpatient clinic, to be located in Toms River, will be formally proposed to the township’s planning board...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoBald Eagles Make An Appearance on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk, North Beaches
The Seaside Heights boardwalk, as well as plenty of other locations on Ocean County’s northern barrier island, became a bit more...