10th District Legislators: DEP and BASF Settlement of Ciba-Geigy Superfund Site Falls Short

Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin, and John Catalano continue to pledge their support of Save Barnegat Bay and Toms River Township by opposing the DEP's settlement with the current owners…

Phil Murphy’s Ciba-Geigy Deal Likely Heading to Court

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano have voiced their steadfast opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) settlement with BASF, the current owners…

Rodrick Slams NJDEP Settlement to Build on Toxic Waste Site in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to a deal that would preserve 1,050 acres of land at the toxic superfund site in Toms River and…

New Jersey Settles With Superfund Site, Toms River Officials Kept in the Dark

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials were surprised today after the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced they have negotiated a settlement with BASF, the current owner of the Ciba…

On a Scorching Hot Day, Ocean County Libraries are Cool

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As the summer heat continues, Ocean County residents looking for relief from the scorching temperatures can find respite at one of the many branches of the Ocean County…

Water Taxis Part of Plan to Control Traffic in an Overdeveloped Toms River Downtown

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As lame duck Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill finishes out his final months in office, town officials are feverishly working to push through the current mayor’s vision of…

Crabs Claw Inn Always Delivers Authentic Jersey Shore Seafood Experience

LAVALLETTE, NJ – If you’re looking for a fantastic seafood dining experience at the Jersey Shore, look no further than Crab’s Claw Inn in Lavallette. My recent visit to this charming restaurant…

Seaside Heights Bay Beach Closed Due to High Fecal Count

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has forced the closure of a Barnegat Bay beach in Seaside Heights. Officials reported colonies of enterococcus bacteria at levels of…

Man Arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft in Stafford Township

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle theft at Causeway Hyundai. A 2023 Ford F-150 was stolen from the rear parking lot…

Dog Friendly Beaches in New Jersey: Your Dog and Jersey Shore are Perfect Together

As summer arrives, many of us are excited about the prospect of lazy days by the beach along the Jersey Shore. However, if you’re a dog owner, the idea of leaving your…

Toms River’s Redevelopment Plan Still Calls for Ciba Geigy Development

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Redevelopment plan commissioned by Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the Toms River Township Council still identifies Ciba Geigy as a spot for redevelopment opportunities in Toms…

Viking Village is a Uniquely Jersey Shore Experience

Nestled on the picturesque Long Beach Island, the Historic Viking Village is a captivating destination that takes visitors on a journey through time. Established in the 1920s by Norwegian fishermen, this quaint…

Tug boat sunk off Jersey coast for artificial reef

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The artificial reef off the coast of the Jersey Shore has a new addition, a 1957 tug boat that was sunk last week. The reef consists of surplus…

Here’s what Phil Murphy’s offshore wind farm will look like from the beach

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – As Long Beach Island communities have united in a legal battle against Phil Murphy’s proposed off-shore wind farm, lawyers representing the towns released a photo showing what…

Did you know? Clamming in New Jersey is illegal on Sundays

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – If you look hard enough, you can find people clamming along the shores of the Barnegat Bay on any given day, except on any given Sunday. That’s because…

Lawfirm representing LBI fires off letter in opposition to wind farm

HACKENSACK, NJ – Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, representing Long Beach Island Municipalities, has submitted a comment letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind…

Former Toms RIver Art Teacher Found Guilty of Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Toms River, NJ – Raymond Waters, a 71-year-old man from Pawlet, Vermont, has been found guilty of five counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault and thirteen counts of Sexual Assault. The verdict was…

Drug dealer who bit Toms River cop heading to prison

On June 5, 2023, Marquis Belnavis, a 29-year-old resident of East Orange, entered a guilty plea before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., in connection with multiple charges stemming from incidents in Toms…

Here’s why you should visit Long Beach Island this summer

Long Beach Island, often referred to as LBI, is a hidden gem nestled along the Jersey Shore. This 18-mile barrier island offers a perfect blend of stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, charming…

79-year-old Stafford man arresteed for harrassment

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – William MacDonald, a 79-year-old Barnegat resident, was recently arrested and charged with Harassment following a proactive investigation by the Stafford Township Detective Bureau and Patrol Division into lewd…

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