Toms River News

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Authorities have identified 57-year-old Vance Boelter as the suspect in the targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, according to sources confirmed by …

TRENTON, N.J. — Bill Spadea, who suffered a decisive defeat in New Jersey’s recent gubernatorial primary, is reportedly considering leaving the state for a new opportunity in Tennessee, according to …

TRENTON, NJ — Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli issued a public appeal Friday urging Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin to fully empower law enforcement ahead of a weekend …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Alejandro Huerta-Arias, 24, of Toms River, was sentenced Friday to eight years in New Jersey State Prison for vehicular homicide following a 2022 crash that killed …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Another round of wet weather is expected to dampen weekend activities at the Jersey Shore, with rain and thunderstorms forecast to move through the area beginning …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has officially added a new explosive detection team to its K9 Unit following the graduation of Sheriff’s Officer Trust and his …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s Republican Party is reeling after a crushing defeat in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary, where the county GOP’s full-throated endorsement of Bill Spadea backfired spectacularly. Spadea, …

NEWARK, N.J. — A manhunt is active in New Jersey after a riot broke out Thursday night at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Newark, leaving at …

LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Chaos erupted at Pier Village on the Long Branch boardwalk when reports of gunfire sent crowds fleeing during a concert, according to local police. The disturbance …

RIGGINS DITCH, N.J. — A stranded bottlenose dolphin died Thursday during a complex rescue operation in Cumberland County, despite coordinated efforts by multiple federal, state, and local agencies. The Marine …

JACKSON, N.J. — Across New Jersey, animal shelters are dealing with a similar problem. COVID pandemic era pets are being given up, and the economy is making it hard for …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, once a kingmaker in New Jersey politics is reeling from a devastating blow where his endorsed candidate for New Jersey …

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take …

Middletown, NJ – While most New Jerseyans were thinking about America’s fallen veterans on D-Day, one candidate running for governor in the Garden State was apparently thinking about how he …

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY — A 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was injured Tuesday morning after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin near …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The annual Downtown Toms River Farmer’s Market officially opened Wednesday, drawing crowds eager to shop for fresh produce, crafts, and treats. Running every Wednesday from 11 …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River Recreation is reminding residents that registration is still open for its summer Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camps, held in partnership with …

Elon Musk has publicly apologized to President Donald Trump early Wednesday for a series of controversial posts made last week. The apology, issued on X at 3:04 a.m., quickly gained …

Holmdel, NJ– In his home state of New Jersey, President Donald Trump has emerged victorious on primary election night as his endorsed candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, secured a landslide victory in …

TRENTON, NJ – Who won the New Jersey GOP primary election? Jack Ciattarelli has secured a decisive victory in the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating conservative radio host Bill …

BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A stranded bottlenose dolphin found early Tuesday morning on the north end of Brigantine beach was humanely euthanized after responders determined she had little chance of survival, …

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated arson and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after authorities say they fired a flare gun into a …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A group of roughly 30 protesters gathered along Water Street in downtown Toms River Tuesday morning, opposing President Donald Trump’s deployment of military personnel in California …

Republican gubernatorial candidate and radio host Bill Spadea is under fire after a resurfaced video on X showed him advocating for increased health insurance premiums for New Jersey residents who …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Local residents can enjoy live music next week as vocalist Paul Bernhardt brings his “Savor the Sounds” summer concert to the Toms River Senior Center. Bernhardt …