Soulsational Festival Returns to Berkeley Township

A “Soulsational” Summer Event is coming to the Jersey Shore! Register for FREE today to get entered into mutiple free prize and gift drawing (bring your ticket to the prize tent near the enterence)…

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Some of Toms River’s $149 Million Referendum Projects Being Completed Throughout the Summer

TOMS RIVER-Last year, Toms River voters passed a contentious $149,000,000 school referendum that sought to improve deteriorating conditions across the district. This week, the district released updates on some of those projects…

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Brick Plaza Unveils New “Boardwalk”

BRICK-Mayor John Ducey and the Brick Township Council were on hand to unveil the “Boardwalk” of Brick Plaza. The boardwalk spruces up the alley that connects the southern and northern section portions…

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Two Plans; Development Could Turn Toms River Into New Jersey’s Major Next City

TOMS RIVER-Two plans on the table in Toms River could push the town of 92,000 people over the edge to become a full-fledged city. First the Downtown Toms River Redevelopment Plan…

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Five Brick Democrats Charged with Violating Campaign Finance Laws

BRICK, NJ-Even in Phil Murphy’s patronage pit, rife with political corruption, nepotism and patronage, sometimes too much is too much. That’s the case in Brick Township where five Democrats are now facing…

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Ross Perot Dead at 89

“If you see a snake, just kill it – don’t appoint a committee on snakes,” said Ross Perot in a quote that sums up his short political career that spanned his time…

Politics

Open Secrets: Builders, Engineers and Downtown Businesses Provide Mo Hill Campaign with Financial Donations

TOMS RIVER-With the primary election behind him, Toms River Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill began collecting political campaign contributions ahead of the November 2019 general election where he seeks to defeat his opponent,…

New Jersey News·Politics

Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Jackson’s Field of Dreams, MS Research Center at Adventure Crossing

JACKSON-A plan to make Jackson Township a regional sports and adventure tourism destination has a new obstacle, a lawsuit filed by 13 families hoping to stop it dead in its tracks. The…

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Police Searching for “Faded” Red Pathfinder that Threw Kittens into Traffic

by TRPD TOMS RIVER-On Saturday, June 22, 2019, at approximately 8:00 PM police were called to the intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Ave for an animal call. Witnesses observed the passenger…

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There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Golden Brings “Minus” Touch to the Shores of Ocean County

Is Shaun Golden’s touch good or bad for Toms River Republicans? TOMS RIVER-The campaign for Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor had a special guest this week in the form of Monmouth County…

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Non-Profit Clubhouse Live Music Venue Opens In Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Downtown Toms River just got a little bit hip and we’re not talking about another place for lawyers in suits to enjoy a latte, we’re talking about The Clubhouse of Toms…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Joins National Heart Care Initiative

Neptune, NJ, June 18, 2019… Severe heart attacks can cause an often fatal, but rare condition called cardiogenic shock in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of…

Monmouth County News

Correction: Andy Kim Disrespected Dead Veterans, Not the American Flag or National Anthem on Memorial Day

TOMS RIVER-We’re not ashamed to admit we’re wrong when shown we’re wrong about a story. In fact, it happens. Sometimes a picture speaks 1,000 words. Sometimes a picture that speaks 10,000 words…

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Freeholder Ginny Haines Praises Vicari’s Leadership, Free Lunch

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – With large ceremonial scissors in hand, Ocean County officials and senior advocates got to work cutting the red ribbon marking the official opening of the newly renovated Ocean County…

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Jack Kelly Edges Out Virginia Haines in Freeholder Election

TOMS RIVER-It could be because Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines led the tip of the spear for new Ocean County Chairman Frank B. Holman, III, or it could just be because more…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

And Just Like that The Toms River Republican Mayoral Primary Has Officially Landed in the Toilet

TOMS RIVER-They say there’s no honor among thieves. The same can be said of politicians. This weekend, the campaign for Maurice B. “Mo” Hill for Mayor of Toms River broke an…

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Judge Rules Against Monmouth County’s Denial of Public Records Requests

FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thorton ruled on Friday that the county broke the law by refusing to process certain public records requests under a new policy enacted…

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Toms River Memorial Day Parade

TOMS RIVER-On Monday, residents of Toms River packed the downtown area along the parade route as the community remembered those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Photos provided by Toms River’s…

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Ellen Angelo, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, of Holmdel, NJ, as Chief Nursing Officer. Ellen previously served as vice president, chief nursing officer…