Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells …

NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning …

A tense standoff at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, escalated into chaos on Friday, May 9, when Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), alongside Newark Mayor Ras …

Newark, NJ — It’s not going to be a pretty picture if New Jersey’s train workers go on strike next Friday. New Jersey commuters face potential travel chaos as NJ …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Friday morning on Adams Avenue in Toms River, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Ocean County …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, the township of Toms River and American Legion Post 129 have announced the date and time for this year’s Memorial Parade. …

TINTON FALLS, NJ — Two Toms River residents were arrested Friday after a routine traffic stop on Route 33 led to the discovery of crack cocaine and a weapon, according …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A heavy police presence on Adams Avenue in Toms River Friday morning is in response to an alleged shooting and stabbing. Officers from the Toms River …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The death of the party line in New Jersey has lead to the political death rattle of a once powerful Republican powerbroker in Ocean County. Ocean …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation & Parks Department, in collaboration with the Toms River Green Team, will host a park cleanup at Skyview Park on Saturday, May …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has confirmed a controversial plan to develop a homeless shelter on Route 166 in Toms River, near the Villa Amalfi …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Little Egg Harbor Township man has pleaded guilty to creating a false public alarm and aggravated arson, stemming from a December 2023 bomb threat …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Mo Hill Team for Toms River, led by Councilmen James Quinlisk and David Ciccozzi, has officially launched their re-election campaign for the Toms River Township …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — An off-duty Toms River Township police officer was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting two victims, damaging property, and resisting arrest late Friday night, …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former Toms River Mayor Mo Hill made a rare public appearance Saturday as he and his political allies rallied at the grand opening of gubernatorial candidate …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — When the Toms River School District faced its first major funding cuts under Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea told the district and …

It’s been a year since Toms River, New Jersey, halted the controversial 10-story twin tower project proposed for its downtown. The decision to stop this massive redevelopment has sparked lawsuits …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If you live in Toms River, you’re not going to have to worry about your municipal taxes increasing this year. Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced …

WARETOWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old Ocean Township man has been charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the massive Jones Road wildfire that has burned 15,000 acres across …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — In celebration of Earth Day, Toms River Township and Sustainable Toms River will host a community tree planting event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:00 …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced that municipal property taxes will remain flat this year, crediting deep payroll cuts and a rollback of major development plans …

Toms River, NJ — A new horror movie is being filmed in Toms River and around Ocean County, according to multiple reports, and while there are some rumors that it’s …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two hands-on LEGO robotics camps are set to launch this summer in Toms River, offering students an interactive gateway into the world of coding, engineering, and …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of brightly colored eggs will blanket Castle Park in Toms River on Saturday morning as the township hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt, featuring more …