New Jersey comedian tells it like it is when it comes to COVID-19 financial fiasco

Vic DiBitetto, a New Jersey comedian from the state that’s probably one of the worst when it comes to how bad government has handled the COVID-19 crisis sent a clear message to…

Community News·Entertainment News

Did a Tornado Strike Toms River Today? Officials Investigating

TOMS RIVER- A large storm that passed through New Jersey Tuesday afternoon caused massive damage in the East Dover section of Toms River and Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy is warning people…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Leaders Grumble Over Chairman’s Hiding During Pandemic, Call for National Guard in Lakewood

KANSAS-Ocean County’s Republican Party leaders are continuing to grumble over a monthlong hiatus by Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman. Holman, a Lacey Township resident, escaped the COVID-19 virus-infected state of New…

Politics

Freeholder Vicari Speaks Out Against Nasty, Filthy Pigs Who Throw Gloves in Parking Lots

TOMS RIVER-It’s nasty. It’s disgusting. It’s a medical risk, but according to Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari, 45, it’s, unfortunately, a sign of the times. People still continue to litter supermarket parking…

Health and Wellness

Top 10 Pizzerias Worth Driving to at the Jersey Shore Once the Coronavirus Quarantine Ends

It’s been almost a month since the quarantine here in New Jersey began and we’re getting a little stir crazy. We can only long for the days of our freedoms being returned…

Business News·Food & Dining·Top 10 Lists

Toms River Student Art Projects Inspire Hope During Coronavirus Pandemic

From Toms River School District March 30, 2020— While checking her students’ amazing artwork, Cedar Grove art teacher Gina Bisogna was especially surprised by a submission from one of her second graders, Samantha…

Ocean County News

Expose Book About Dr. Anthony Fauci Climbs to Best Seller Soars 6,673% in Sales

Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name during the Coronavirus pandemic and now a book by Charles Ortleb that calls Fauci the “Bernie Madoff” of Science is selling at a record…

Breaking News·Government News·Politics·Viral News

Congressman Andy Kim Wants More Coronavirus Testing Access to Ocean and Burlington County Residents

TOMS RIVER-New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim wants to expand his district’s ability to test more patients and open a new testing facility to serve the southern part of the state in the…

Government News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Politics

Jersey Strong: Shore Area Restaurants Continue to Weather COVID-19

TOMS RIVER-While many businesses have been forced to shut down in New Jersey, those who are permitted to operate, even under restricted operations are showing exactly what it means to be Jersey…

Business News

Mo Hill Adds $800,000 Coronavirus Spending Line On Top of 7% Tax Hike

TOMS RIVER-Last week, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill introduced a 7% increase to the township’s annual budget. That meeting didn’t count because it violated New Jersey’s Sunshine Laws after the live…

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

Can Zinc Protect You from Coronavirus Complications and Lower Your Risk of Death?

There’s a lot of information out right now about how to protect yourself from the coronavirus, the most important being social distancing, hand washing and staying healthy. Some companies are touting their…

Health and Wellness

Spotlight Take Out of the Day: Riv’s Toms River Hub Toms River

TOMS RIVER-The great room of Riv’s Toms River Hub has gone quiet. A nightly locals fixture since the beginning of time, the former Toms River Hub site (and subsequent mediocre venues in…

Business News

Rifts Between Jersey Communities Starting to Form as Coronavirus Fears Intensity at the Jersey Shore

LAKEWOOD-There are now two distinct rifts growing between communities here at the Jersey Shore as we are midway through the second week of a state-imposed self-quarantine and shutdown aimed to stop the…

Community News·Ocean County News

What’s Next After Mo Hill’s Failed Toms River Republican Party Coup?

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, who ran as a Republican for mayor in 2019 is still not a member of his town’s Republican club. Last week, Hill and his allies tried…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

Mo Hill, New Allies Launch Toms River Takeover of Republican Club

TOMS RIVER-The day after Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and his new political allies demand for the resignation of every Toms River Republican Club executive board member fell on deaf ears,…

Community News·Ocean County News·Politics

Jackson Zoning Board Re-approves 502 Apartments at ACUSA; New Ordinance Could Pave the Way for Hundreds More

JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). ACUSA, which…

Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

New Jersey Moms React to GOP Blogger’s Mysoginist “Stay at Home Mom” Rant

TRENTON-Thousands of men and women of all races, religions and colors showed up at the Trenton Statehouse steps multiple times this month to protest New Jersey Senator Steve Sweeney’s vaccination mandate bill…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

Meet NASA’s 2020 Earth Expeditions

Did you know NASA studies snowstorms, sinking coastlines, wildfires and many other processes affecting life on Earth? Join our experts live as we preview five new airborne science campaigns taking to the…

In the News

2020 Ocean County Political Predictions

A new year means new opportunities for those who engage in the open warfare of partisan and non-partisan politics in Ocean County. Here’s our 2020 political predictions in Ocean County. Andy Kim…

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

A Day of Advocacy, Entrepreneurship, and Coding for Young Women

Toms River Schools Press Release This year, the global kickoff for the Hour of Code took place on Monday, December 9 and on Tuesday, young women from the district’s three high schools gathered together…

School and Education News

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