Seaside Heights Businesses Offer Military Discounts

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-Did you know that many businesses in Seaside Heights offer military discounts to retired veterans and active duty personnel? “Seaside Heights is a Military Friendly community,” the business improvement district said…

2018 Top Five Boardwalk Destinations in New Jersey

Between April and May, Shore News Network polled hundreds of Facebook users to determine the best boardwalk destinations in New Jersey. Here are the results. #5 Seaside Heights Seaside Heights, home of…

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 East Little League Marks 20th Anniversary of 1998 World Championship

TOMS RIVER-When you talk about the Toms River East Little League it’s hard to not mention New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier and the memorable 1998 Little League World Series. It’s…

Jersey Shore is Travel Channel’s Delicious Destination Tuesday Night

On Tuesday night, the Travel Channel will air its episode of Andrew Zimmern’s show “Bizarre Foods:Delicious Destinations” filmed last year at the Jersey Shore. “Andrew Zimmern uncovers the boardwalk indulgences of the…

Democrats Gain Three Seats on Toms River Council

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Township Republicans are reeling after a series of narrow losses in the polls on election night cost the party three seats on the all-Republican council. In Ward 1, Democrat…

Toms River Nurse, Girl Scout Troop Leader Running for Toms River Council

TOMS RIVER-Laurie Huryk of Toms River is a registered nurse and a former girl scout troop leader and is hoping to make a difference in Toms River. She’s running for Toms River…

Man charged with cyber harassment for video targeting police

EWING — A township man who police say created and posted a video online that illustrates guns being fired at a Ewing police car has been charged with cyber harassment. Octavius Covington,…

Fearful Toms River Republicans go Low Against Primary Challenger

TOMS RIVER-A campaign of mudslinging and personal assaults has been ongoing against Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer who is challenging Jersey Shore pizza magnate Maria Maruca for her seat on the…

Reagan's 11th Commandment All But Forgotten in Toms River GOP Primary

TOMS RIVER-Republicans in Toms River have long adhered to the 11th commandment, an often spoken, unspoken rule that is cherished by many party loyalists. It was created by GOP’s most revered leader in…

Anarchy in Toms River? Republicans Claim Anarchy in Wake of Firehouse Defeat

Anarchists are on the loose in Toms River according to statements made by Toms River GOP leaders after voters turned down a $14 million firehouse in a special election on Saturday. According to…

Toms River Voters Say No to $14 Million Firehouse

Voters on Saturday voted in a special election to build a $14,000,000 firehouse in Downtown Toms River. The effort was touted by Toms River Fire District 1 Administrator, Brian Kubiel, who also…

Establishment Republicans in Toms River Launch Attack Against Primary Challenger Lamb

TOMS RIVER-A press release issued by the Toms River Republican Club, the political powerbrokers of the community, criticized fellow Republican opponent Justin Lamb, just days after Lamb thanked the town council for…

Taking on Town Hall in Toms River: Lamb Criticizes New Budget as Political Posturing Ahead of Election

TOMS RIVER-Justin Lamb, who has been taking on town hall this week in his bid to unseat establishment Republican incumbent Maria Maruca in the town’s coastal first ward issued another release today,…

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

TOMS RIVER-Seaside vacationers looking for a place to spend a few days on the barrier island in Ocean County these days are turning to Airbnb to find short term summer vacations rentals. Airbnb…

Toms River Republicans Face Primary Challenge from Police Officer

TOMS RIVER-Justin Lamb, a Lavallette police officer, is challenging the Republican establishment in Toms River, taking on incumbent Republican Maria Maruca in June’s Ward 1 primary election. “I can no longer sit on…

Republicans Choose Incumbents in Toms River for 2017 Council Election

Press Release by Toms River Republican Club The Toms River Regular Republican Club (TRRRC) Trustees announced today that incumbents Maria Maruca, Kevin Geoghegan, Jeff Carr and Dr. Al Manforti received organizational backing…

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