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...
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/ 4 years agoToms River Sees Massive Jump in Beach Badge, Golf Course Revenue
As the coronavirus pandemic wanes, more and more local residents are venturing out to engage in leisure activities – at least...
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/ 4 years agoDemolition, Boardwalk, Playground Area Planned for Surf Club Property
Toms River Township officials on Wednesday laid out some initial plans for the site of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club...
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/ 4 years agoToms River Police Looking to ID Individuals Who Broke Into T.R. East HS
Police are investigating a break-in at Toms River High School East, and released surveillance photographs of individuals suspected of being involved....
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/ 4 years agoToms River GOP Primary: Maruca Has Lost Contested Ward Race
Longtime incumbent councilwoman Maria Maruca has been upset by repeated challenger Justin Lamb as the Republican primary for Ward 1 of...
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/ 4 years agoSummer Youth Curfew Enacted Again in Toms River’s North Beach Neighborhoods
Toms River officials will extend a youth curfew first enacted last summer through the 2021 summer season, the township’s police department...
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Environment & Weather
/ 4 years agoEquipment Staged for New Round of Beach Repairs in Ortley, But Price Will Drop
Toms River Township officials are readying a new round of beach repairs in Ortley Beach following the Memorial Day Weekend storm...
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/ 4 years agoLakewood Mother Who Left Child in Hot Car for 2 Hours Before Death Cops Plea, Will Avoid Prison
Prosecutors in Ocean County announced Friday that a Lakewood woman who left her child, who later died, in a hot car...
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/ 4 years agoOcean County Commissioners Lift Mask Requirements In Its Buildings
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners this week rescinded its policy that had required face masks and social distancing in its...
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/ 4 years agoPride Month Events Abound In Toms River This June
With June recognized as Pride Month, special performances, forums and other events highlighting the LGBQTIA+ community are coming to Toms River....
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/ 4 years agoAmbitious Ortley Beach ‘Streetscape’ Project Gets Underway
Ortley Beach has gone through many changes over the last eight years since Superstorm Sandy struck, including much in the way...