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.…
68-Year-Old Jackson Man Arrested for Two Bank Robberies in Toms River
Toms River, NJ — A joint investigation by Toms River, East Brunswick, and Berkeley Township Police Departments has resulted in the arrest of a suspect believed to be responsible for a series…
Toms River Council Agrees, JCP&L Should Be Held Accountable for Outages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Township council agreed on Wednesday that action must be taken against electricity provider JCP&L. Hill said that he…
Toms River Dems Still Have Not Announced Mayoral Candidate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Democrats are still in disarray after their mayoral candidate, John Furey, dropped out of the race earlier this month. Since then, they have searched high…
Toms River Councilman Proposes Fines for Prolonged Power Outages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River have faced continual frustration due to power outages, and Councilman Dan Rodrick believes it’s time to hold First Energy Corp accountable. According to Rodrick,…
Power Company Needs to be Held Accountable for Repeated Outages Rodrick Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Power outages have plagued residents of Toms River in recent weeks, and Councilman Dan Rodrick said First Energy Corp, the parent company of Jersey Central Power and Light,…
Phil Murphy’s Ciba-Geigy Deal Likely Heading to Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano have voiced their steadfast opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) settlement with BASF, the current owners…
Police Investigating Multiple Bank Robberies in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, two attempted bank robberies were reported in Toms River on Route 9. The Toms River Police Department is investigating the incidents that occurred shortly after 2:00…
1,500 Still Without Power in Toms River, Lakewood; Here’s What’s Happening
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Restoration work continues in the wake of an early-morning substation fire in Toms River, which initially left 9,900 customers without power. As of the latest update, the number…
Toms River Democrats Pull Back on Homophobic Mayoral Candidate
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Just days after Toms River Democrats were ready to push Rhetta Jackson-Faire into the mayoral ballot position in November, the party is scrambling once again to find a…
JCP&L Says New Underground Cable Could Improve Service in Holiday City
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jersey Central Power & Light is approaching the final stages of a significant cable replacement project in the Holiday City section of Toms River, Ocean County. Beginning earlier…
Ultra-Progressive, Squad Affiliated Democrat Considers Run for Mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Congressman Andy Kim may no longer represent Toms River in the U.S. Congress, but one of the ultra-progressive Democrat’s key staffers is considering a run for mayor. Kim,…
Global Environmentalist Phil Murphy Wants to Build City on Toxic Waste Site
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED)- Nobody has ever accused Governor Phil Murphy of being completely honest when it comes to politics and his policies. The Governor has used politics to push his agenda…
Toms River Celebrates Local Resident’s 103rd Birthday with Mayor’s Honor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Adele Stalowski, a resident of Ocean County for over 40 years, celebrated her remarkable 103rd birthday yesterday with her family at Complete Care at Green Acres, and the…
Rodrick Slams NJDEP Settlement to Build on Toxic Waste Site in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to a deal that would preserve 1,050 acres of land at the toxic superfund site in Toms River and…
Power Outages Impacting Traffic in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents of Toms River are once again experiencing power outages, with the latest incident affecting multiple traffic signals near Adams Ave, as reported by the Toms River Police…
Dog Treated After Fire at Toms River Mobile Home Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A structure fire broke out today at 32 Roberts Rd., Roberts Mobile Home Park, at approximately 11:45 am. The fire, which occurred within a utility area inside the…
Off-Duty First Responders Save Life of Gymgoer in Cardiac Arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A routine workout turned into a life-saving mission for several off-duty first responders at LA Fitness on Hooper Avenue. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, around 3:50 PM, a…
Toms River Couple Donates Gazebo at Shelter Cove Park
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Bob and Sara Quinones have showcased community spirit. Upon relocating to their new residence in Toms River this April, the couple felt that the gazebo on their property…
New Jersey Settles With Superfund Site, Toms River Officials Kept in the Dark
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials were surprised today after the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced they have negotiated a settlement with BASF, the current owner of the Ciba…
Toms River Democrats Pushing Lakewood Bank Exec for Mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrats are pushing for an executive at a Lakewood headquarters bank, to challenge Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick for mayor. Rodrick, who defeated his opponents in…
