Firefighters Battle Blaze at East Dover Home
by East Dover FD TOMS RIVER-Shortly after 11:00 am Monday, crews from the East Dover Fire Company and Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 were dispatched to a working structure fire in the East…
East Dover Baptist Church Hosts Trunk or Treat
TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Police Department was on hand this week to participate in the East Dover Baptist Church’s annual trunk or treat event. “Thank you, everyone, for coming out, thank you…
10 Classic Advertisements from 1970's Dover Township aka "Toms River"
Here are 10 classic advertisements from the 1976 Dover Township Founder’s Day Souvenir Guide. The advertising gives you glimpse of 1970’s “Toms River” Americana.…
Toms River Township Bans Real Estate Soliciting in North Dover
Township Administrator: Unchecked real estate canvassing is fertile ground for blockbusting. TOMS RIVER-A large portion of the North Dover section of Toms River Township has been declared as off-limits to door to door…
East Dover Elementary Holds 4th Grade Wax Museum Event
TOMS RIVER – East Dover Elementary School recently held a 4th Grade Wax Museum event that allowed students to apply their research and talent to create biographical characters which they shared with…
Water main break forces closure of road in North Dover
From the Toms River Police Department: Avoid New Hampshire Avenue between Church Road & Silverton Road due to a water main break. The road will be closed for vehicles travelling both North and…
Jan. 22: Game Night at East Dover Baptist Church
TOMS RIVER – East Dover Baptist Church will host a church game night from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 22 at 974 Bay Ave. Pastor Daniel T. Vitello invites local residents to…
Traffic Alert – Lacey Township Police Department – Dover Road from Lacey Road to Pinewald-Keswick Road in Berkeley Township – Thursday, January 8, 2015, 11:13 a.m.
Traffic Alert – UPDATE – Roadway has been reopened. Due to a serious motor vehicle accident on Dover Road in the Bamber Lake Section of Lacey Township, the section of Dover Road from…
Niche Names Ocean County’s 10 Best Places to Retire in 2026
Ocean County, NJ – For New Jersey residents planning their retirement, Ocean County remains one of the state’s most desirable places to settle down. A mix of 55+ communities, quiet waterfront neighborhoods,…
Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units
Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…
U.S. Marshals Offer $10,000 Reward for Fugitive Wanted in 2020 Prince George’s County Murder
Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a murder suspect who has been on the run for nearly six years, with the U.S. Marshals Service now offering a reward of up…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Alleging Unsafe Conditions at Picatinny Arsenal Military Housing
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Balfour Beatty Military Housing and Carlisle/Picatinny Family Housing of providing unsafe living conditions at Picatinny Arsenal, though the plaintiffs may file an amended…
Maryland Lottery winners cash in nearly $30.2M during massive prize-filled week
A pair of $100K wins led the way as 41 tickets worth at least $10K were sold across Maryland in just seven days Baltimore, MD — Lottery players across Maryland collected nearly…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
Teen and two young adults captured after high-speed pursuit, stop sticks, and K-9 track across Maryland
Ocean City stolen vehicle chase ends in woods arrest as multi-agency manhunt nets 3 suspects OCEAN CITY, Md. — A stolen vehicle case that began with a failed traffic stop in Ocean…
Stolen Delaware Vehicle Leads Police on High-Speed Escape Before K-9s Track Down Suspects in Maryland
Ocean City, MD — A stolen vehicle reported out of Delaware sparked a multi-agency manhunt across Worcester County early Saturday after its occupants fled from police, abandoned the damaged vehicle, and ran…
Delaware State Police Search for 6 Wanted Sex Offenders, Including High-Risk Repeat Offender
DOVER, Del. — Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help locating six wanted sex offenders who allegedly failed to comply with state registration requirements. The Delaware State Police Sex Offender…
Toms River Expands Summer Camp Capacity for 2026 Season as Registration Opens
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — More families in Toms River will have access to township summer camps in 2026 after officials expanded the number of available spots across several recreation programs, Mayor Dan…
Toms River Beach Badges Now On Sale, Beat the Rush Before Memorial Day Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ — With Memorial Day weekend expected to bring heavy crowds to the Jersey Shore, Toms River officials are encouraging residents and visitors to purchase Ortley Beach season badges early…
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