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The latest Toms River news, breaking stories, crime, politics, public safety, business, and community updates from Shore News Network.

Jackson Township Mayor Jen Kuhn.

EXCLUSIVE: Jackson Mayor Claims She Received Multiple Death Threats

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn today said she has received multiple death threats and is currently coordinating the effort with News 12 NJ. News 12 reporter Jim Murdoch is currently investigating claims made by the mayor.…

Mail in Ballots

Sherrill Criticizes Supreme Court Decision to Secure Mail-in Ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural ruling allowing parts of President Donald Trump's executive order affecting mail-in voting to move forward while legal challenges continue, prompting criticism from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.…

Kids playing Soccer

Gotham FC Players to Join Inclusive Soccer Clinic at Toms River’s Field of Dreams

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Professional players from Gotham FC will visit Toms River Tuesday afternoon to participate in a TOPSoccer clinic for athletes with physical and cognitive challenges at the RWJBarnabas Health…

Photo Caption: New Jersey cover band Mushmouth will perform at Shelter Cove Beach in Toms River on Tuesday, Aug. 25, before a 9 p.m. fireworks show.

Mushmouth Bringing High-Energy Jersey Shore Party Show to Toms River Tuesday

Mushmouth brings decades of rock and pop hits to Toms River's Shelter Cove Beach Tuesday, with a free 7 p.m. concert and fireworks at 9 p.m.…

Photo Caption: Toms River Patrolman Thomas Elwood is being credited with saving a man's life after performing CPR and delivering an AED shock during an Aug. 6 medical emergency.

Toms River Police Officer Saves Man in Cardiac Arrest With CPR, AED Shock

Toms River Patrolman Thomas Elwood used CPR and an AED to revive a man who stopped breathing during a first-aid call before EMS arrived.…

Court Room Interior - File Photo

Point Pleasant Woman Files Ocean County Lawsuit Over Route 88 Rear-End Crash

A civil complaint contains allegations that have not yet been adjudicated by the court.…

Photo Caption: Police responded to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library following reports of a large fight late Sunday night.

‘Large Fight’ Reported at Toms River Branch of Ocean County Library, Police Respond

Photo Caption: Riv's Toms River Hub is offering a homemade fresh ground beef burger with fries for $7, less than many comparable fast-food meals.

Toms River Restaurant Offers $7 Burger and Fries, Less Than a Fast Food Value Meal with Quality Beef

Photo Caption: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral on a Starlink mission, creating a bright plume that can sometimes be seen from the northeastern United States.

SpaceX Starlink Launch Overnight Could Put Spectacular Light Show Over New Jersey Skies

Photo Caption: Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures are expected across New Jersey after a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early Sunday.

New Jersey Weather: Sunny Stretch Ahead After Slight Chance of Storms Sunday

Photo Caption: Booking photo of Evaristo Santiago released as part of Ocean County Jail inmate records following his commitment on a DWI charge.

Migrant Drunk Driver Caught and Jailed in Ocean County

Photo Caption: Evaristo Santiago, 46, was committed to the Ocean County Jail on Aug. 22, according to county inmate records.

Mexican National With Active Warrants Arrested in Ocean County on Drug Charges

School Bus

Lakewood STA’s New Fees Raise Questions and Confusion Over Publicly Funded Private School Busing

Photo Caption: The Trenton Police Department issued an Aug. 20 statement denying coordination with ICE after a driver monitoring federal immigration officers was arrested for alleged eluding.

Trenton Police Deny ICE Coordination After “Maniac” Activist Arrested

Photo Caption: Gov. Mikie Sherrill responded to congressional Republicans demanding answers over a New Jersey software failure that improperly registered about 6,600 self-identified noncitizens to vote.

Mikie Sherrill Defiant As Republicans Demand Investigation Into Illegal Voter Fraud “Glitch”

Photo Caption: A page from retired New Jersey State Police Major Robert Yaiser's whistleblower complaint identifies former OCVTS Assistant Superintendent and current North Hanover Superintendent Michael Maschi as an individual defendant in the civil lawsuit.

North Hanover Schools Superintendent Named in OCVTS Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation

Photo Caption: Interim Superintendent Tim Rehm's welcome letter to Ocean County Vocational Technical School students announces implementation of New Jersey's new statewide cell phone ban for the 2026-27 school year.

OCVTS Announces Cell Phone Ban as District Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Lawsuits, Whistleblower Claims

Photo Caption: Third man admits multimillion mortgage fraud. Arthur Spitzer of Toms River pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy and money laundering charges stemming from a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud and COVID-19 disaster loan fraud scheme.

Third Lakewood Area Scammer Admits to Role in $11.8 Million Failed Real Estate Scam

Photo caption: Screenshots of text messages exchanged between Toms River officials show Council President David Ciccozzi declining a township-issued cellphone after stating he no longer wished to conduct township business on his personal phone.

Exclusive: Toms River Stops Paying Council Amid Communication Dispute, Violating Its Own Ordinance

Photo caption: A proposed 184-unit affordable housing development in Toms River would be constructed by Conifer Realty, a New York-based affordable housing developer whose management practices at some properties have drawn tenant complaints and code enforcement attention.

Exclusive: Mystery Affordable Housing Developer Unmasked as Company With Long History of Tenant Complaints

Photo caption: Jackson Township officials announced negotiations with the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority over the future of more than five acres of publicly owned land originally acquired for utility infrastructure.

Exclusive: Jackson Gave MUA Free Land, Now They Want to Sell it For $2 Million

Photo caption: Gary McDonald was appointed superintendent of Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools following the retirement of his mother-in-law, former Superintendent Karen Homiek, as the district continues to face civil litigation over its handling of abuse allegations at the Performing Arts Academy.

OCVTS Appoints Accused Former Superintendent’s Son-in-Law to Take Over District Plagued by Criminal Student Sexual Abuse

Fate of 148 Townhomes Near Former McAuliffe School Moved to After November Election

Photo caption: Lenny's Silverton Market has remained a Silverton landmark since 1965, surviving decades of neighborhood change while continuing to serve generations of Ocean County families.

Iconic, Historic Toms River Market Wins New Jersey’s Best Sandwich

Egg Harbor Township cops hope suspect’s limp leads to identification

Peter Van Dyke shared Bruce Springsteen's April 2016 statement announcing the cancellation of a North Carolina concert over the state's HB2 law. The resurfaced Facebook post comes as Van Dyke serves as chairman of the Toms River Republican organization and is involved in ongoing litigation with the township.

Toms River GOP Chairman Supports Men in Women’s Bathrooms, According to Facebook Share

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