Dustin Ellsworth Wanted for Menacing Residents with Shotgun in Dover

Dover, DE – Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 36-year-old Dustin L. Ellsworth of Dover on felony weapon charges. On October 15, 2020, at approximately 9:46 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a…

Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Andover Bank

ANDOVER, MA – A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to five bank robberies, including one that resulted in a high-speed chase. Dong Lee, 50, pleaded guilty…

Smash Burger is Second Restaurant to Close in New “Dover Plaza”

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Earlier this year, DJ D’onofrio announced the closure of Social 37 during the COVID-19 pandemic and now, the restaurant’s next door neighbor, Smash Burger has also closed its…

Toms River Sells $750,000 Silverton Land Tract in $250,000 Fire Sale to Anonymous Post Office Box in North Dover

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, who goes simply by “Mo”, ran on a platform of stopping development and curbing expenses in Toms River. He has been working hard…

Toms River Doubles Homes to Be Built in North Dover & Approves “Meeting Rooms” on Open Space.

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A zoning change approved by the township council last night will double the number of homes that can be built on a 50-acre tract of land near the Lakewood…

Drunk Newtown Man Throws Bloody Face Covering at Andover Police Officers

ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Newtown, New Jersey man was pulled over after being suspected of driving while intoxicated. Upon inspection, David Hathaway reportedly resisted arrest and threw a blood and saliva…

Videos Capture Moment Toms River Storm Struck East Dover Neighborhood

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The high winds that caused massive damage in Toms River’s East Dover section last week were caught on camera as the force of the passing storm uprooted large…

Mayor Hill, Toms River Township Council Settles Lawsuit With North Dover Land Owner

TOMS RIVER-A settlement has been agreed to between the Township of Toms River and defendants Jeanette Lipschitz/Hecht regarding a North Dover property that could contain as many as 1,400 homes. In a…

North Dover Then and Now, A 10 Year Comparison

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County is changing, there’s no denying it. Here’s a look at the North Dover Route 9 Corridor with Google Earth images from 2010 and 2020. [twenty20 img1=”117901″ img2=”117902″ width=”100%” offset=”0.5″]…

Model Classroom Grant Helps to Create “Sensory Zone” at East Dover Elementary School

Press Release: Toms River Schools Dec. 12, 2019— Completing its tour of schools that earned the 2018 Model Classroom Grant, OceanFirst Foundation representatives visited East Dover Elementary Dec. 6 to see the school’s Sensory…

Food Trucks and Fire Pits at West Dover Fall Fest

Event: 2019 Fall Fest Date: 10/19/2019 – 4pm – 8pm Venue: West Dover Elementary When 10/19/2019 – 4pm – 8pm Description This event will have something for all! Food trucks, fire pits,…

Image Shows How Development Changed the Landscape in North Dover Between 2006 and 2018

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Toms River Proposes Two Acre Zoning in North Dover, Elected Officials Respond

TOMS RIVER-Toms River officials on Friday drafted a resolution to lower the zoning on houses of worship in North Dover from 10 acres to 2 acres. That ordinance which was drafted for…

Let there be light! Toms River upgrades dark spots on North Dover Roads

TOMS RIVER-One month after a report in the Asbury Park Press highlighting the dark roads in the North Dover section of Toms River, the township has announced it made several upgrades to…

County Freeholders Buy Million Dollar Home in North Dover

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have purchased a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,700 square foot home on New Hampshire Avenue in Toms River’s North Dover section and have approved…

NEA Big Read Kicks off at East Dover Elementary School

PRESS RELEASE, TOMS RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT by TOMS RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP, NJ- camo truck sat in front of East Dover Elementary School Jan. 23 as families entered for a fun-filled evening honoring…

North Dover Elementary School Goes to the Dogs

TOMS RIVER-Second-grade students at North Dover Elementary School have been reading literary selections that explore the relationships between animals and people. To make a text to-world-connection, second-grade teacher Mrs. Craig reached out…

Toms River Council Ordinance Protects North Dover Land Tract from Overdevelopment

TOMS RIVER-A large 50 acre land tract in the heart of the North Dover section of the township has been changed to limit the density of construction should it be be developed…

Toms River Fire Department Responds to Fire in East Dover Section of Town

From The Toms River Police Department: On January 22nd at 11:57 am Police, Fire, and Medical units were alerted to a smoke condition at 51 Oak Glen Road. The resident was home…

East Dover Fire Department Puts out Car Fire on Pelican Island

https://www.facebook.com/Eastdoverfire/videos/369014979905138/ ‘BERKELEY TWP-On January 11, 2018 at 6:05 pm Patrolman Johnathan Sperber and Patrolman Kyle Huhn responded to a vehicle fire on Route 37 East near Pelican Island. Upon arrival officers…

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