Toms River Recreation Department Offers Full Slate of August and September Summer Fun and Activities
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Summer may be winding down, but the Toms River Recreation Department is keeping the calendar full with dozens of activities for children and adults throughout August and September.…
Dan Rodrick Vows to Continue Fight Against Overdevelopment and High Taxes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dan Rodrick, a political candidate for mayor in Toms River, declared his commitment to halting overdevelopment and reining in property taxes in an open letter to the community.…
Rutgers Football Alumni to Play Flag Football at Toms River Field of Dreams
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Field of Dreams Hawks, a team comprised of kids with special needs, will play a flag football game against Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Alumni on Monday, October 23rd. The…
Giovine Says He Can Work His Federal Magic to Help Toms River, Why Hasn’t He Already?
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – In a recent comment session with residents on social media, progressive Democrat Ben Giovine said he can use his expertise working under Congressman Andy Kim to help…
School District Upholds State’s Hidden Policy on Parental Notifications in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A motion to review a controversial policy related to parental notification of gender issues in public schools was blocked by Toms River School Board, including Michelle Williams, a…
Javon Cutler Murder Suspects Sentenced to Decades in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Leyron Jones, 26, and Daivon Sullivan, 21, both of Toms River, have been sentenced to 50 and 40 years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) respectively for their…
Trunk or Treat Event in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat event aimed at “Scaring Away Stigma” related to mental health. Scheduled for October 25 from…
Fraudsters Impersonate Toms River Officers in Phone Scam
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new scam surfaced in Toms River on October 19, where individuals reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating local law enforcement. The con artists, masquerading as…
Vehicle Collision Causes Road Closure, Power Outage in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A morning mishap involving a motor vehicle has led to the closure of Indian Hill Road between Cedar Grove Road and Bay Avenue in Toms River. The incident,…
Toms River Cop Assists in Home Delivery of Baby Girl
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the early hours of September 27, Toms River Police Officer Pete Saker responded to a call from a residence where a young woman was in labor. Shortly…
Andy Kim Silent on Hateful Messages By Key Staffer’s Running Mate’s Anti-Gay Messages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim is running for U.S. Senate in a bid to challenge incumbent Senator Robert Menendez. Menendez has been indicted once again on federal corruption…
Rodrick Slams Giovine’s Past Habit of Tax Hikes As Toms River School Board Leader
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick has a reputation for saying no during his time on the Toms River Council. In fact, he prides himself in saying no to…
Community Medical Center Among Hospitals in New Jersey With New COVID-19 Mask Mandate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 infections, numerous hospitals across New Jersey have reinstated mask mandates this October. On October 4, 2023, Inspira Health and Holy…
Rodrick Calls Out Giovine Lie About Veterans Clinic in Toms River
Toms River – Democratic Mayoral Candidate Ben Giovine found himself in hot water this weekend, after being caught in another campaign lie about his opponent’s record. In a paid Facebook ad, Giovine…
Toms River Announces Leaf Collection Schedule for Fall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River has officially rolled out its leaf collection schedule for this fall, providing specific details for residents based on their recycling pickup days. The timing of the…
No Trick-Or-Treating on Halloween Day in Toms River, Here’s Why
Toms River Reschedules Trick-or-Treating for 84th Annual Halloween Parade Toms River, NJ — The 84th annual Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween parade is set to take place on Tuesday, October 31.…
Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Wants New Beach Erosion Tax
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has just three months left in office, but today called for a new beach erosion tax to help the township pay for…
Yes, You Can Buy A Home in Toms River for Under $100,000
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River real estate is booming. That’s driven largely in part to the high demand for homes in North Dover and surrounding areas of town as the township…
Committeeman Says Candidate’s Relationship with Convicted Child Offender is Disqualifying
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrat Committeeman Paul Williams, an elected party official who ran for a council nomination said today that the party needs to immediately remove Rhetta Jackson-Fair from…
Rodrick Says No Development at Ciba Geigy as Save Barnegat Bay Vows to Fight Murphy Plan
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to settle a decades-long lawsuit against BASF, the current owners of the Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site, one of America’s worst toxic disasters on record.…
Toms River Trick or Treat Moved Back to October 30th
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The 84th annual Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween parade is set for Tuesday, October 31. However, with the parade falling on Halloween itself, township officialsl announced a…
