Rita’s unleashes free cold brew frozen coffee to celebrate National Cold Brew Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents love Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard. The proof lies in two successful stores in the township. Starting this week, residents will have a new…

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Overnight homeless shelter coming soon to Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River is a growing city; with that growth, homelessness is also growing. Although a plan by township and county officials to build a large government-operated homeless shelter…

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Howell burglars busted with over $200k in stolen jewelry, police investigating

HOWELL, NJ – On March 27, 2023, Howell Township Police, in collaboration with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, arrested two suspects in connection with a residential burglary on West Farms Rd., which…

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Police say Brooklyn man killed near Tallymawr was jaywalking, wearing dark clothing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brooklyn man crossing a road near a shul in Toms River was killed on Monday after being struck by a car. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer…

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Toms River is 8th largest city in New Jersey and moving up the list quickly

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents are facing another growth spurt that could soon move the growing city up a notch in the next few years. Yes, let’s face it, Toms…

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Gopal funding bill falls short to ‘save’ Jersey Shore school funding slashes by Murphy

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An emergency school funding bill is being criticized as election time political theater by a prominent North Jersey legislator. A bill introduced by Monmouth County Democrat Vin Gopal…

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Gilmore: It’s never easy to be on the losing end, touts great turnout at GOP convention

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP chairman George Gilmore today said while it’s never easy to be on the losing end of an election, the turnout at this week’s convention shows…

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The future of the Toms River GOP hangs once again with this influential voting bloc

OP-ED TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, the Ocean County GOP leadership will either fall in line with previously convicted party chairman George Gilmore or show him they can stand on their…

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After meeting with OC GOP Chairman on school taxes, Murphy slashes school funding in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A secret meeting held in Red Bank between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore was alleged…

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Marty Flemming - Candidate for Jackson Mayor

Flemming, allies vote against creating public open space advisory board

JACKSON, NJ – After clamoring throughout their election to create an open space advisory board that would allow ordinary residents in town to discuss matters involving open space, a split council voted…

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Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

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This Monmouth County neighborhood delivers one of the best Christmas light drive-throughs in New Jersey

FREEHOLD, NJ – If you’re looking for a great Christmas light drive-through that won’t cost you anything, this Freehold Township neighborhood needs to be on your list. Dozens of large homes are…

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Animal rescuers battled through filth, feces, and urine to rescue hundreds of cats and dogs

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – When police were called to a home in Brick Township where two women were running an illegal puppy mill, the situation quickly turned into a dangerous hoarding environment…

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Brick woman arrested for illegal puppy mill was once named Teacher of the Year by Chris Christie

BRICK TOWNSHIP – A New Jersey school teacher who was a recipient of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s Educator of the Year award in 2017 was arrested and charged with animal cruelty…

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Two charged,180 dogs and cats rescued at illegal, inhumane Jersey Shore puppy mill

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Over 180 dogs and cats were rescued from an illegal puppy mill operating out of a residence on Arrowhead Park Driver in Brick Township on Friday. Two women…

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Aberdeen, NJ Police Blotter

ABERDEEN, NJ – The Aberdeen Township Police Department made the following arrests from September 1st through September 30th, 2022: • On September 2nd, a 63-year-old female resident of Marlboro, NJ was charged…

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Fire near Lakewood reporter’s home appears to be intentional, fire department says

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Political beat reporters usually have thick skins. They are targeted by numerous threats, harassment, and name-calling, but one Lakewood political reporter alleges that a fire set near his home…

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Texas Roadhouse Coming to Toms River, According to State Liquor License Request

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Texas Roadhouse is coming to the Ocean County Mall complex in Toms River. While no formal announcement has been made, many residents were hoping the former Charlie Brown’s…

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Is Mo Hill to Blame for Toms River Becoming New Jersey’s Next Big City?

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent years, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has been blamed for trying to transform the bedroom community of Toms River and its quaint downtown village into a…