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.…
Non-Citizen Pleads Guilty to Voting in Toms River
Federal prosecutors say a Toms River man who is a French citizen admitted to illegally casting a ballot in the 2022 general election despite not being a U.S. citizen. A Toms River…
Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Unveils 2026 Street Paving Plan Covering More Than 40 Roads
Toms River officials say more than 40 streets will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5 million paving program that the township says will be completed without increasing the local…
Free Children’s Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight at Toms River’s Shelter Cove Beach
Families are invited to Shelter Cove Beach Thursday evening as Toms River launches its summer children’s concert series with a free performance by popular family entertainer Mr. Ray. Toms River will kick…
Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
NJ Republicans Warn Consumer Pricing Bill Could Affect Retail Loyalty Programs
Republican lawmakers and business groups are raising concerns about a New Jersey bill that would ban businesses from using consumers’ personal data to set individualized prices, arguing it could have unintended effects…
Prosecutors fear there may be more victims after man accused of targeting girls on Snapchat
Authorities say a New Jersey man used social media apps to contact underage girls, exchanged explicit images and allegedly met one victim for sexual activity. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 24-year-old Neptune…
Seaside Heights Sued After Man Claims Boardwalk Hole Caused Serious Fall
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against Seaside Heights, alleging a dangerous condition on the borough’s boardwalk caused him to trip, fall, and suffer permanent injuries. The Borough of Seaside…
NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests
A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…
Rumors Swirl Over Adventure Crossing Government Bailout as County Allegedly Rejects Offer
Multiple sources say Adventure Crossing developer Vito Cardinale explored a potential sale of project land to Ocean County’s Open Space Trust Fund, but county officials have announced no plans to pursue such…
Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations
From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…
Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns
A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…
ICE Highlights Removal of Criminal Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Murder, Child Sex Crimes
Federal immigration officials say several convicted criminal offenders were removed from the United States during a recent enforcement operation targeting individuals with serious criminal records. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that…
New Jersey Issues New Policies to Keep ICE Out Schools, Hospitals and Churches
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has released new statewide model policies aimed at protecting access to schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship as federal immigration enforcement activity continues across New Jersey. New…
Bergen County Fugitive Captured in Ocean County After Alleged Fight With Officers
A Bergen County fugitive wanted on an outstanding sheriff’s warrant was arrested in Ocean County and is now facing additional charges, including violent resistance to arrest and throwing bodily fluids at correctional…
Toms River Jewish Leader Calls for Investigation After “Shoot the Jews” Emergency Dispatch
The head of the Toms River Jewish Community Council is calling for an investigation into an alleged antisemitic statement captured on a fire department dispatch channel as fire district officials continue to…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Stormy Start Gives Way to Summer Sunshine
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will soak New Jersey on Tuesday before sunshine and warmer temperatures return for the second half of the week. New Jersey residents are starting the week with a…
Free Concert and Fireworks Return to Toms River Waterfront Tonight at Shelter Cove
Mayor Daniel Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department are inviting residents to kick off summer with a free waterfront concert and fireworks display at Shelter Cove Beach. TOMS RIVER, N.J. —…
NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme
A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…
Point Pleasant man pleads guilty after investigators find more than 1000 illicit files
Ocean County prosecutors said investigators uncovered more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material on electronic devices seized from a borough home TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Point Pleasant Borough man…
Six Migrants Arrested and Lodged in Ocean County Jail Over Father’s Day Weekend
Jail records show multiple inmates born outside the United States were booked into the Ocean County Jail during the Father’s Day weekend period on a variety of criminal charges ranging from assault…
