Toms River News

Berkeley Township, NJ – A pair of hikers lost for hours in the dense woods of Dover Forge were safely guided out Saturday afternoon after a high-tech search involving drones …

Trenton, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy is making a bold claim about New Jersey’s status, calling it “America’s number one state to raise a family” and insisting the phrase deserves …

Murphy brushes off GOP surge in New Jersey as ‘Trump moment’ but admits 2025 race will be tight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is downplaying concerns of …

Toms River, NJ – Fearing Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council would move forward on a plan to use eminent domain to seize a waterfront parcel of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – What began as a vision for an accessible baseball field has grown into a full-scale inclusive recreation complex that now serves thousands of families with special …

As we find ourselves in the midst of a scorching summer in Toms River, our community is grappling with a distressing challenge: rapidly rising electric bills and an alarming increase …

JACKSON, NJ – Shoppers swarmed Jackson Premium Outlets this week as the popular shopping destination officially added Crocs, Five Below and Ulta Beauty to its ever-growing lineup, just in time …

Trenton, NJ – During a wide-ranging and at times bizarre interview New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shut down growing speculation that extraterrestrial life had been spotted over the Garden State’s …

Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking major highways and bridges. A …

Trenton, NJ – Campfire season has sparked back to life in New Jersey, but residents hoping to gather around the flames need to follow strict fire pit rules to stay …

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A shore town devastated by Superstorm Sandy is preparing for another potential hit as Tropical Storm Erin threatens to strengthen into a powerful hurricane. Emergency officials …

Toms River, NJ – An 18-year-old man from Lake Hiawatha has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in Toms River that left one woman dead and her husband …

Long Branch, NJ – A trendy mispronunciation of this Jersey Shore city’s name — “Long Bronch” — is making the rounds on beaches, in restaurants, and across social media, sparking …

Somerville, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli is set to appear in a televised interview with Lara Trump this Saturday at 9 p.m. on My View with …

Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into Ocean County Jail on Wednesday after being taken into custody in connection with a broad theft and credit card fraud case, …

New York, NY — Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mikie Sherrill publicly declared mutual support for each other’s campaigns, signaling an unusual political alliance …

Lakewood, NJ — A Brick Township man who allegedly sped down the wrong side of Route 70 at more than 100 miles per hour and caused a deadly eight-car crash …

Seaside Heights, NJ — A family beach outing turned tragic Monday evening as powerful rip currents fueled by Tropical Storm Erin dragged six swimmers into distress off Webster Avenue Beach, …

Lakewood, NJ – A Brick Township man was charged Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and assault by auto after investigators say he drove more than two miles in the …

Red Bank, NJ – An undocumented immigrant (illegal alien) accused of killing a mother and her 11-year-old daughter in a DWI crash was released by New Jersey judges three times …

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Federal immigration agents took three Mexican nationals into custody on Sunday, alleging each had returned to the United States after multiple prior deportations. The Aug. 10 arrests …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Families are set to gather this evening for a community movie night featuring The Garfield Movie at Skyview Park, part of the township’s Neighborhood Movie Night …

Seaside Heights, NJ – Waves churned and currents ripped along the Jersey Shore for days, pulling swimmers into trouble from Seaside Park to Barnegat Inlet, and on Monday night, the …

Virginia Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who now calls New Jersey home is continuing to call out the failures of Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Democrat party, highlighting the mess …

Trenton, NJ – Fog greeted New Jersey early Tuesday morning, but forecasters say the bigger weather story will be midweek showers giving way to a sunny and warm weekend both …