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TOMS RIVER-In a collaboration between the SUEZ Water South Jersey company and the Toms River Community Arts Project, Mayor Thomas Kelaher celebrated the artwork that now adorns the  Suez Water …

Is Shaun Golden’s touch good or bad for Toms River Republicans? TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor had a special guest this week in the form of …

TOMS RIVER-Evan Phalon, a strategic consultant for the Exit 82 Theater Company celebrated the raising of the LBGT Pride flag over Downtown Toms River.  Phalon, joined by Toms River Mayor …

TOMS RIVER-Downtown Toms River just got a little bit hip and we’re not talking about another place for lawyers in suits to enjoy a latte, we’re talking about The Clubhouse …

LAKEWOOD-Lakewood Township voters who were urged to vote for Democrat Governor Phil Murphy in 2017 might now be experiencing buyer’s remorse after the Governor’s battle with the Democrat party translated …

BRICK TOWNSHIP-Students from Mrs. Reilly’s 5th grade class at Midstreams Elementary School had a special guest at Monday’s session of “Career Week”, Brick Township Councilman James Fozman.   Fozman spoke to …

TOMS RIVER-Rail lines, commercial space, affordable housing, military and medical research facilities, manufacturing and warehousing are all highlights of a monumental long-term project that focuses on the redevelopment of the …

6/16 Blessing of the Fleet 5:30pm The Blessing of the Fleet takes place every year at Viking Village. The fisherman of Viking Village gather their vessels to be prayed over …

6/16 So My Dad’s a Scallywag. Fathers and GrandfathersFREE!  FREE ticket for Dad. Become a pirate for Father’s Day! Bring the dads and grandpas in your family for a Pirate adventure and their …

Bette & Eddie combined have made 7 attempts and achieved 4 Guinness World records for the Tallest Sandcastle and collectively they have raised several hundreds of thousands of dollars for …

6/14 – 6/16 Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix Boat Parade & Races   Thurs. 6/13: Kick-off Party at the Bandshell with music, food, and beverages. Fri. 6/14: Downtown Block Party with race …

BY TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS TOMS RIVER-TOMS RIVER SCHOOLS TV (Channel 21 on Comcast, Channel 26 on Fios) is currently off the air. The station will return during the summer with …

BY TOMS RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT June 13, 2019— Former High School East Raider and World Champion UFC fighter Frankie Edgar visited his alma mater today to promote his next fight on …

On June 11, the Millstone Fire Department along with Manalapan Township Fire Company 1 and Englishtown Fire Department were dispatched to a truck fire on Iron Ore Rd in the area of Rt …

MANALAPAN-On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Squad 1274, along with Deputy Hagenberg and Chief Sarti ran a crash with entrapment, in Manalapan.  Companies from 12, 26-2, Monroe 23, BLS from Manalapan …

by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON– In an effort to bring further awareness to New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law, the Jackson Police Department Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted a number …

BELMAR-After erroneously interpreting the law on behalf of this beachfront community, Belmar Borough Attorney Jerry Dasti and the borough leadership have pledged to reverse their earlier decision to deny free …

LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood Scoop today criticized Toms River Republican council candidate Heather Richards-Barone after she launched a post-election rant against her opponent’s, including the slate behind current councilman Mo Hill.   Barone …

JACKSON-Former Jackson Liberty High School pitcher Danny Serreino  was drafted in the 2019 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on Wednesday by the Cincinnati Reds. Serreino was picked in …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is pushing hard for a new Veterans Administration health clinic in Toms River.  The James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic currently serves Ocean County’s growing …

TOMS RIVER-High School North hosted New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, who spoke to political and legal education (PLE) students about government practices and his experiences as AG. In …

TOMS RIVER-Maurice “Mo” Hill secured the Republican nomination over his opponents on Tuesday and he had a little help from the township’s newest residents.  Organized into a bloc vote behind …

TOMS RIVER-Was quid pro quo in play when it came down to the endorsement of a new chairman for the Ocean County Republican Party?  New Jersey Election Commission filings by …

BEACHWOOD-Local realtor Glen Kelly is hoping to achieve the impossible on Tuesday with a victory  for mayor of the small borough.  There’s just one problem.  Kelly is not on the …