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Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s Reflects on 25 Year Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attack

September 11, 2026

by Daniel T. RodrickMayor, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ — Today marks twenty-five years since September 11, 2001. A quarter of a century has passed, yet for those of us who lived…

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Community News

World Trade Center. Twin towers. Memory of September 11, 2001. New York, United States of America, USA - September 07, 2001 Photo by Massimo Gea

Manchester police officers were among first NJ departments to respond to 9/11 25 years ago

September 11, 2026

On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, Manchester Police are remembering local officers who deployed to Ground Zero for rescue, security and support operations.…

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Police Blotter

Toms River Council voted to eliminate its own Faulkner Act training requirement after failure to meet the requirement led to council paychecks being withheld.

Toms River Council Says No To Take Government Training Course, Yes to Reinstate Paychecks

September 11, 2026

Toms River Council voted to eliminate its own Faulkner Act training requirement after failure to meet the requirement led to council paychecks being withheld.…

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Jersey Shore is Travel Channel’s Delicious Destination Tuesday Night

Business News

On Tuesday night, the Travel Channel will air its episode of Andrew Zimmern’s show “Bizarre Foods:Delicious Destinations” filmed last year at the Jersey Shore. “Andrew Zimmern uncovers the boardwalk indulgences of the…

January 8, 2018

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More Snow Tonight? Wintry mix in store for Monday evening commuters

Ocean County News

For some, the evening commute on Monday could include some freezing rain and sleet. A winter weather advisory has been issued for central and southwestern New Jersey, from 1 p.m. to 9…

January 8, 2018

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Suspected Superstorm Contractor Fraud Charged for Failing to Provide Services to Victims

Atlantic County News

Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed a Complaint alleging that a South Jersey-based contractor used deceptive practices to obtain more than $348,000 in…

January 2, 2018

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Top Dems tell MacArthur to Stop Hurting New Jersey

Ocean County News

Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Bob Menendez agree: The sole New Jersey Republican to support the President Donald Trump-backed tax plan needs to change his votes. The state’s…

December 11, 2017

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Shoppers Need to be Cautious and Aware of Their Rights This Holiday Season, Freeholder Director Vicari Said

Business News

SEARCHING FOR the perfect holiday gift? Then shop smart and always be aware of your rights, said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari “Not every holiday gift is the perfect gift,” Vicari said.…

December 8, 2017

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When Forecasters Say Snow Ocean County Says Ready

Government News

WHEN forecasters start using the s-word – snow – or other terms like wintry mix, Ocean County officials say the County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are ready for…

December 6, 2017

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Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” Remembered in Ocean County

Government News

SEVENTY-SIX YEARS ago this week, Imperial Japanese forces launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 men and women and launching the United States into the Second World War. Nearly eight…

December 4, 2017

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Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive Underway

Community News

OCEAN COUNTY officials are hoping to make this holiday season the most wonderful time of the year for everyone and are asking for your help. “We are encouraging our citizens to help…

November 29, 2017

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Welcome the Holiday Season with the Lighting of the Official Ocean County Christmas Tree on December 6

Community News

TOMS RIVER – The Public is invited to join Ocean County officials, Toms River school children and assorted elves at the annual lighting of the county’s Christmas tree on Wednesday, December 6th…

November 29, 2017

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Freeholders: Bergdahl is a Deserter who Doesn’t Deserve Medals, Back Pay

Government News

by The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari, Gerry Little PRIVATE BOWE BERGDAHL is a deserter and should be treated as such, not awarded $300,000 in back pay and a…

November 17, 2017

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Holidays Are the Perfect Time to “Buy in Ocean County”

Business News

In the upcoming days and weeks, downtown business districts and shopping areas – small and large – throughout Ocean County will come alive with the spirit of the holiday season. “No matter…

November 17, 2017

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Great Progress Being Made on Berkeley Island County Park

Community News

SURROUNDED BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT and the sounds associated with it, Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. took a recent tour of the Berkeley Island County Park redevelopment project to see firsthand…

November 17, 2017

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Osteo Relief Institute Helping People Affected by Hurricane Maria

Business News

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, a strong, category-four hurricane with powerful winds up to 150-mph totally devastated Puerto Rico. It bisected the whole island and drenched it with rain. The results are…

November 15, 2017

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Combat veterans carry the burden for all of us | Di Ionno

Community News

Anthony Crincoli spent almost 31/2 years in battle in Iraq. His unit of the 112th Infantry Regiment lost 32 members during fighting around Baghdad. “That was in 2006,” he said. “The first…

November 12, 2017

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Freeholders Ask County Residents to Remember Those Who Served, and Are Serving, on Veterans Day November 11

Community News

ONE HUNDRED YEARS ago, hundreds of men from Ocean County were among the thousands of American troops fighting among the hellish trenches of the Western Front during the “War to End all…

November 6, 2017

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County Connection Hosts Veterans Event Nov. 8

Community News

TOMS RIVER – With more than 60,000 veterans calling Ocean County home, veteran service organizations will hold a meet and greet event at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on…

November 3, 2017

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Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities

Government News

TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days away, Ocean County is making certain its computer network is secure from cyber compromise for the upcoming election. “The Ocean County Clerk…

November 3, 2017

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Interchange 58 Park-n-Ride Facility to Go Out to Bid

Government News

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY commuters will be able to enjoy a new Park-N-Ride facility at Interchange 58 of the Garden State Parkway by late Spring of 2018. “Today, the Ocean County Board of…

November 3, 2017

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Garden State Parkway lane closed indefinitely for emergency bridge repairs

Community News

MONMOUTH COUNTY — One northbound local lane on the Garden State Parkway will be closed “indefinitely” for emergency bridge repairs, officials said. The closure north of exit 109 is necessary because the…

November 3, 2017

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Voters Who Can’t Make it to the Polls Have Convenient Options in Ocean County

Community News

THE OCEAN COUNTY Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board of Elections are offering extended office hours to registered voters who will not be able to go to the polls on Tuesday,…

October 30, 2017

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