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.…
Don’t believe the hype: Toms River worked with think tank on Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In 2005, a North Jersey think tank worked together with officials from Toms River Township and the Toms River Business Improvement District to hash out future plans to…
Toms River invites residents to speak about controversial Ciba Geigy development plan
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is inviting residents to put their opinions on the public record as the state of New Jersey announced a plan that would allow…
Lodi man in critical condition after being struck by car at the Jersey Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Lodi man was struck by a car after stepping into the lanes of traffic on Route 37, the major thoroughfare that connects the Garden State Parkway to…
Free rabies clinic to be held in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River pet owners are invited to a free rabies clinic this month. The Toms River Animal Shelter will be holding a free rabies clinic on Saturday, January…
Case dismissed: Gilmore’s lawsuit in GOP civil war bounced by judge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lawsuit filed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has been tossed out of court, but the civil war between those in the party aligned with Gilmore…
Brazen car thieves in Toms River entered home to get keys, second car stolen hours later
Toms River, NJ – Three brazen car thieves entered a home in the North Dover community of Tallymawr through an unlocked front door in order to get the keys to steal the…
Here’s where you can drop off your Christmas tree in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials have announced the Department of Public Works will begin collecting Christmas trees from homes beginning on January 16th. For those who don’t want to wait,…
Toms River family planning center receives state funding as demand increases in recent months
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River family planning center has received part of the state’s annual $10 million in funding this week. The funding comes as the state says public demand…
Here’s where Ocean County residents can drop off their Christmas trees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Christmas is over. Now, many are asking how to properly dispose of their Christmas Trees. Ocean County today announced multiple convenient drop-off locations. Christmas trees can be dropped…
Toms River Councilman Dan Rodrick calls for eminent domain of Ciba-Geigy site to stop development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township Councilman Daniel Rodrick today announced he would like to pursue eminent domain proceedings against BASF to acquire and preserve land at the former toxic superfund…
Mayor Hill announces plan to develop housing, businesses at Toms River Ciba-Geigy property
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After denying the existence of a plan to build houses and retail businesses on the former property owned by Ciba-Geigy, now BASF, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill acknowledged…
Three New Jersey winners get small piece of Megamillions jackpot
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There were no jackpot winners in Tuesday’s Megamillions lottery, but three New Jersey residents won a total of $40,000 in the drawing. The Megamillions jackpot is now $640…
Toms River township offices closed for New Year’s Day
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has announced township offices and the Department of Public Works will be closed on New Year’s Day. That means no trash pickup for…
Officials irate over state plan to turn deadly Toms River toxic site into park and future development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It turns out local officials in Ocean County and Toms River were not consulted by state officials when they agreed to a settlement with BASF, the current owners…
Mayor Hill, township hosts Menorah lighting to kick off Hannukah
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Rabbi Moshe Gourarie lit a large Menorah outside Toms River Township town hall on Sunday to start the Hanukah holiday. Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill presided over the…
Toms River to spend $1 million to preserve land owned by Brooklyn LLC
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River is moving to purchase a piece of land in the northern section of the township on Silverton Road from a Brooklyn based LLC.…
28-year-old shot and killed Sunday morning in Dover
DOVER, DE – A 28-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds Sunday morning, according to the Dover Police Department. The Dover Police Department has since identified the victim as Jeff Tolson, 28.…
Ocean County College announces new president
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Dr. Jon Larson will be stepping down as President of Ocean County College next year and the college has already selected his replacement. According to the college, Dr.…
Toms River McDonald’s evacuated after customer says backpack is about to explode
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man at a McDonalds in the Silverton section of Toms River caused a panic inside the restaurant after he told police his backpack was about to explode.…
Toms River’s Downtown parking authority is broke and its meters are broken
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s bad enough that the Toms River Parking Authority is broke financially and runs each year at a huge loss to taxpayers, but the new system is nothing…
