Epic Yacht Rock Party in Toms River Tonight at Waterfront Shelter Cove Park
Toms River, NJ – The Township of Toms River has rescheduled its Summer Concert Series performance featuring Epic Yacht Rock Party after storms forced officials to cancel the original event. The free…
Serious Crash on Route 9 in Berkeley Township Leaves One Injured
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — A serious motor vehicle crash on Route 9 near Hickory Lane left one person injured and temporarily shut down the roadway on Saturday. According to Berkeley Township Police,…
Toms River Boatworks Demolished as Part of Waterfront Revitalization Plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The deteriorating Toms River Boatworks, severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and left in disrepair for years, has been demolished. Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council voted to…
Roof Fire Contained at Toms River Rehabilitation Facility, No Injuries Reported
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fire on the roof of a Toms River medical facility was quickly contained Friday afternoon, with no reported injuries or impact on patient care, officials confirmed. At…
Ocean County man held without bail on cyber harassment and stalking charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Thomas Hayes of Ocean County was arrested on January 9, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of cyber harassment and stalking. Authorities allege that Hayes…
Migrant with Active ICE Detainer Arrested for Sexual Assault, Child Endangerment in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Teofelo Reyes Lima of Ocean County was arrested on January 7, 2025, and is being held without bail on charges of criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare…
Developer Threatens to Sue Jackson For $120 Million After Town Council Closes Overdevelopment Loophole
JACKSON, N.J. — Vito Cardinale, the principal developer of Adventure Crossing, has threatened to sue Jackson Township over an ordinance passed last year that blocks him from building 1,150 housing units at…
Police Sergeant Justin Lamb named council president in Toms River, Coleman named vice president
TOMS RIVER, NJ — During Tuesday evening’s reorganization session at Toms River’s first council meeting of the year, Lavallette Police Sergeant Justin Lamb was sworn in as council president, succeeding Craig Coleman,…
5,000 lose power on frigid morning in Toms River day after Ocean County threatens JCP&L with $1 billion lawsuit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Nearly 5,000 homes and businesses in Toms River were left without electricity overnight and into the morning on Monday as temperatures plunged into the 20s, prompting the Ocean…
New restaurant opening this spring at former Drifter’s site
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A new breakfast and brunch destination, Mila’s of Seaside, is set to open this April at 701 Boulevard in the space previously occupied by Drifters restaurant. Owned by…
Manchester Township schools announce 90-minute delay due to freezing temperatures
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All schools in the Manchester Township School District will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to freezing temperatures and melt-off from Monday’s…
Toms River schools announce delayed opening amid icy conditions
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to anticipated icy road conditions and low overnight temperatures. District officials made the…
Jackson School District announces two-hour delay due to freezing road conditions
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District announced a two-hour delayed opening for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, citing concerns over freezing road conditions caused by overnight low temperatures. According to district officials,…
Police make arrested in Manchester murder case
New York Man Arrested for Involvement in October Murder **Manchester, NJ** - Sandeep Kumar, 34, of South Ozone Park, New York, was charged on Wednesday with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.…
Toms River Woman’s Horrific Murder on NYC Subway System Highlights America’s Illegal Migrant Crime Problem
NEW YORK CITY — Authorities on Sunday identified the victim of a deadly subway attack in Brooklyn as Debrina Kawam, 61, a former resident of Toms River, New Jersey. Kawam was set…
New Jersey Braces for First Snowstorm of 2025, Here’s Where and How Much
A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, including areas such as Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, and Philadelphia. Snowfall is expected to begin late Sunday…
Fatal Lacey Township fire claims life of 75-year-old homeowner
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A structure fire on Signal Street has claimed the life of a 75-year-old man, prompting an investigation by local and state authorities, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…
Police seek public’s help in search for missing 26-year-old Kylie Taylor
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Kylie Taylor, 26, who has been missing since December 30 after last speaking to her family on the phone. Taylor was last…
Drones Reported to be Flying Over Power Lines In Ocean County, Here’s Why
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Residents in Ocean County may notice drones hovering over power lines between West Creek and Marybell Road on Thursday as Atlantic City Electric begins scheduled inspections of its…
Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in the growing…
Jackson Township Council to hold annual reorganization meeting on January 2
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council will begin its 2024 calendar year this week with its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackson Township Municipal Building…
