Surf Club Purchase Debate Leads to Squabble at Toms River Council Meeting

A debate over Toms River Township’s handling of the potential purchase of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club property pitted several...

Toms River Schools Go All-Virtual Until At Least Dec. 14

Citing directives from health authorities, Toms River Regional school district students reverted back to an all-virtual learning schedule Tuesday, with officials...

Gone Fishin’: State Greatly Expands Artificial Reef off Ocean County

The state’s newest artificial reef, the Manasquan Inlet Reef, has received an expansion over the last several weeks. The reef is...

Ortley Beach Residents Expected Lobby for Surf Club Purchase After County Decision

Ortley Beach residents are planning to converge upon the Toms River township council meeting Tuesday night to urge the council to...

Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Death of Toms River Man

The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash with a Toms River man has pleaded guilty to a charge...

Freeholders Spar Over Open Space Tax Policy That Opponents Say Creates A ‘Political Piggybank’

The Ocean County freeholder board on Wednesday narrowly rejected a revision to the Open Space Master Plan that would have allowed...

Coronavirus Cases Spike in Ocean County, All Long Term Care Facilities Now Affected

Ocean County health officials on Wednesday said coronavirus cases were spiking in the county, including infections that are now affecting every...

Toms River Man Charged in Stabbing of Seaside Heights Man, Victim in Critical Condition

A 44-year-old Toms River man has been charged in the stabbing of a Seaside Heights man who remains hospitalized in critical...

Shore Forecast: Sunny Week Ahead, But Lows Could Drop Into the 20s

After a line of storms moved through the region Sunday night, followed by hours of gusty winds, sun will return Monday...

Toms River Police Seek Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Toms River police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of involvement in a residential burglary. “The...