Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A recent federal symposium has highlighted significant scientific gaps in the ability to assess the environmental impacts of offshore wind development, raising questions about how New …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Pedestrian crashes are on the rise in northern Ocean County and tonight, local leaders and the NJTPA is hosting a forum for residents to discuss solutions. …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben …

TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Jim Holzapfel on Tuesday condemned Trenton Democrats for voting down two Republican-backed amendments aimed at reducing energy costs and increasing oversight of New Jersey’s utility …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey ranks tenth nationwide in teen e-cigarette use, with 21.6% of high school students reporting that they vape, according to a new analysis of national tobacco …

Jackson Township’s summer concert series opens Thursday night with a live performance by The Remedy Band, marking the first event in the Jackson Recreation Summer Concert Series. The concert is …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Cruisin’ Downtown, the annual summer car show series, is set to roll back into Toms River this month, transforming downtown streets into a retro celebration of …

Manchester police intensify crackdown at deadly Heritage Minerals site as summer nears MANCHESTER, N.J. — It’s home to the bluest water at the Jersey Shore, but police are warning locals …

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — The village of Ridgewood has enacted new restrictions on wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to impose local limits on bird …

RARITAN, N.J. — President Donald Trump gave his full endorsement to Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in a tele-town hall Monday night, calling on New Jersey voters to turn out …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past …

In an article released last week, Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta was shown to have accepted thousands of dollars from a dark money PAC that he founded and controlled …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — Newly discovered footage from 1985 reveals a nostalgic portrait of Seaside Heights before it became nationally known for reality TV, crowded summers, and boardwalk chaos. Released …

What happened to A&P The fall of America’s original grocery giant TRENTON, NJ — Once one of the most popular grocery store chains in the New York and New Jersey …

LONGPORT, NJ — A $2 million abandoned waterfront mansion in New Jersey is gaining new attention after urban explorer and YouTuber BigBankz featured it in a video that has already …

Federal prosecutors dismiss Newark mayor’s trespass charge, shift focus to Congresswoman McIver NEWARK, NJ — Federal prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, instead shifting …

CARMEL, IN — A man was arrested Friday night after allegedly stabbing two patrons during a fight at a brewery in Carmel’s 12700 block of Meeting House Road, according to …

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Authorities in Atlantic County are warning residents statewide of a widespread phone scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle …

Clinton, NJ – President Donald J. Trump is set to join a tele-rally tonight at 7:00 PM, hosted by GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, in a move that solidifies Trump’s …

Vinyl records continue to captivate music enthusiasts, and New Jersey remains a prime destination for collectors and casual fans alike. With a vibrant scene of independent record stores, the Garden …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Senator Cory Booker is facing criticism from conservative commentators after making a gesture during a speech Saturday at a California Democratic convention that some likened to …

Last weekend, as the Jersey Shore kicked off the summer season with Memorial Day festivities, Seaside Heights descended into chaos. Reports of multiple stabbings, widespread fights, and a staggering 73 …

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory …