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.…
All Students Matter: McGuckin calls on Murphy to fairly fund Ocean County school districts
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Ocean County, chances are you already know you are paying more money in school taxes than your district actually receives. That’s because most districts…
Ciattarelli did not endorse Gilmore candidate for mayor, campaign manager says
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A recent visit by defeated 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was passed off by the now-decertified Toms River Republican Club as a sort of endorsement by…
Jack Ciattarelli joined decertified Toms River GOP club as questionable 2023 candidates endorsed
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regular Republican Club, decertified by the Ocean County GOP, has announced their off-line challengers to the Ocean County GOP’s party line. Former GOP President Geri…
Ironworkers on Route 37 bridge assist in rescue of distressed kayaker in Barnegat Bay
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two ironworkers working on the Route 37 bridge project in Toms River, above the Barnegat Bay, noticed a boater in distress Friday afternoon and threw the stranded kayaker…
Save the Whale Republicans say something fishy going on at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Experts and government scientists can’t explain why so many whales are dying at the Jersey Shore this winter. Now, Republicans are criticizing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s refusal…
New Toms River coffee house opens today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tired of the usual Dunkin, McCafe and Starbucks Coffee? A new coffee house opened today in Toms River near the border of Brick Township. Spire Coffee House in…
Fatal Toms River fire deemed accidental
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has reported a fatal fire Thursday in Toms River has been deemed accidental after an investigation. First responders were dispatched to Roberts Mobile…
Toms River High School South activates shelter in place after threat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A threat of violence at Toms River High School South led to a shelter-in-place event at the school on Friday. According Toms River Police Department communications officer Jillian…
Ocean County GOP Chairman suffers setback in ill-conceived power play for state seats
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore suffered a setback in his quest to unseat incumbent assemblyman Greg McGuckin and to replace John Catalano with his own picks. Gilmore’s…
Repairs from DWI crash in Downtown Toms River expected to cause traffic problems today
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A drunk driver in a pickup truck took out a utility pole on Water Street in Downtown Toms River overnight. Repairs of the downed wires are expected to…
Day after Toms River GOP endorses Mo Hill for Mayor, Catalano, candidate drops out of race
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River “Republicans for Toms River” political club has endorsed Mo Hill for mayor along with his running mates Councilman Matt Lotano, Josh Kopp, and Kevin Geoghegan.…
Toms River Police Department to host neighborhood watch meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department is hosting a neighborhood watch meeting at police headquarters on Oak Avenue Thursday night. “Learn what’s going on in your neighborhood and around…
Ocean County man indicted for murdering wife, abandoning her body along road
Toms River, NJ – Jeremy B. Cruz, 51, of Forked River, has been officially charged with first-degree Murder in connection with the death of his wife, 51-year-old Dawn C. Cruz. The murder…
Ocean County Prosecutor to host community town hall in wake of Tyre Nichols death
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Memphis might be 1,000 miles south of Toms River, but Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, appointed by Governor Phil Murphy, will be hosting a Town Hall Community Dialogue…
Hazmat team called to deal with rabbit neglect case in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River police officers and the Berkeley Township HAZMAT team responded to a home in Toms River where an alleged abuse and neglect case involving rabbits was reported.…
Fire shuts down Toms River Burger King
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Firefighters from the Toms River Fire Department responded to a fire inside the Burger King restaurant on Route 37 and Bowling Green at around 5 pm on Friday.…
Seniors targeted in Ocean County public Ocean Ride scam
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Scammers are working the phones again in Ocean County, this time targeting the large senior citizen population. On Friday, Ocean County officials are warning about fake bill collectors…
Toms River councilman threatened after termination of politically connected township worker
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nepotism, and patronage jobs are nothing new in Toms River. For years, elected officials have openly admitted that many jobs in town hall are given to people who…
Low-flying helicopter spotted in Toms River, What’s that all about?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A low-flying helicopter has been spotted and reported flying around the Toms River area today, leading to residents asking what is going on here. The low-flying helicopter is…
93-year-old man crashes car through Toms River bank lobby
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Luckily, nobody was injured on Wednesday after a 93-year-old Toms River man drove his car through a bank lobby on Route 9. Police arrived at the TD Bank…
