TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two separate motor vehicle accidents disrupted the north end of town after collisions occurred within minutes of each other.The first crash was reported at Silverton Road …
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Community News
Toms River Mayor Calls for Disolving Patronage Pit That Pays $45,000 Public Benefits Package for 1 Hour of Work Per Month
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – When Chris Christie was governor, he fought against New Jersey’s patronage pit industrial complex, specifically, no-show public utilities commissions, which essentially provided full medical benefits packages …
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Community News
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces New Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Park
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the cold Barnegat Bay breeze sweeping across Shelter Cove Park this weekend, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced plans for a new veterans memorial — a towering …
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Police Blotter
Toms River woman charged with DWI after rear-end crash on Route 9 in Berkeley Township
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBerkeley Township, NJ – A Toms River woman was arrested after police say she was driving drunk when her Jeep rear-ended another vehicle on Route 9 earlier this fall. The …
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Community News
Orthodox Voters Join Forces with Mo Hill Club to Elect Democrat Eagan to Toms River School Board
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Two warring factions of the Toms River Republican Party joined forces on Tuesday with the Orthodox Jewish community to re-elect longtime NJEA boss Kathy Eagan to …
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Sports
Bayshore Bucks Three-Peat Champions After Win Against Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonKEYPORT, NJ – The Bayshore Bucks youth football program celebrated a dominant weekend,13-u squad championship win over the Toms River Seahawks. The Bucks capped off their title run in commanding …
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Police Blotter
Mayor Rodrick says voting continues after police clear early morning bomb threat at Toms River polling station
Bomb threat disrupts Toms River polling site hours after polls open Toms River, NJ – A bomb threat was reported early Tuesday morning at a Toms River polling site, prompting …
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Community News
Jack Ciattarelli Ends Early Voting Campaign with Rally in Downtown Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli wrapped up his “Road to Change” early voting tour Saturday evening with a campaign stop at Battle River Brewery in downtown …
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Community News
When is Trick-or-Treating in Toms River? Mayor Announces Change Due to Bad Weather
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonToms River gears up for delayed trick-or-treating after storm passes TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With the nor’easter now behind us, families in Toms River are preparing for a postponed night …
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Community News
Annual Halloween parade to take over downtown Toms River Friday night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – Crowds are expected to pack downtown Toms River Friday night as the township hosts what’s recognized as the second largest Halloween parade in the world. The …
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Community News
Toms River moves trick-or-treating to November 1 amid nor’easter threat
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – With a nor’easter expected to bring rain and strong winds to the region this week, Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating will be …
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Police Blotter
Toms River Police hiring full-time dispatchers with salary up to $91K
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonToms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has announced openings for full-time police dispatchers, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within one of Ocean County’s busiest …
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New Jersey News
Toms River offering Qigong classes to promote health and wellbeing this November
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents looking to reduce stress and improve balance can take part in a new Qigong for Health & Vitality program being offered by Toms River Recreation …
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Community News
Toms River launches CSI camp for students during teachers convention break
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Recreation is giving local students the chance to step into the shoes of detectives next month with a two-day Crime Scene Investigation program scheduled …
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Police Blotter
Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing in AG Case Against Toms River Cops for Man Who Died While in Custody
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTRENTON, N.J. – A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against seven Ocean County law enforcement officers following a yearlong investigation into the 2024 death of a …
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Community News
Toms River School Board Under Fire for Huge Raise for Superintendent
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – George Lobman, a candidate for the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, is sounding alarms over what he calls runaway spending and skyrocketing school taxes. …
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The township will celebrate its veterans next month with a community luncheon hosted by Mayor Rodrick, the Toms River Senior Center, and the Toms River Municipal …
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Breaking News
Toms River GOP, Chairman Back NJEA Leader Against His Own Republican Candidate
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – In a strange political twist, the leader of the Ocean County Republican party and his affiliated Toms River Republican party is openly endorsing an NJEA Democrat …
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Breaking News
Toms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonToms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense TOMS RIVER, NJ – Amir Reid, 32, of Toms River, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey …
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Community News
Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces New Park on Clifton Avenue
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today announced that he will be performing upgrades and repairs on long neglected parks throughout the community and a new park. …
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Community News
Teens spin and glide at DJ Skate nights in Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – The beat drops and the blades hit the ice as teens flock to Winding River Ice Rink for weekend DJ Skate nights through the fall and …
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Sports
Garrison’s late heroics lift Toms River North over Jackson Township in thriller
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – A dramatic finish under the Friday night lights saw junior receiver Cole Garrison lead Toms River North to a 21-20 comeback victory over Jackson Township in …
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Breaking News
Nor’easter prompts high and dry parking plans in Toms River
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNor’easter prompts parking guidance in Toms River TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents are advised on parking options during the nor’easter this weekend. The township has allowed residents to park at …
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Community News
Toms River Settles Mo Hill Sexual Harassment Case Filed by Former Openly Gay Administrator
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River has agreed to settle a longstanding sexual harassment case between former openly gay business administrator Don Guardian and former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, and …
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Community News
David Ciccozzi: Downtown Toms River Landowner Who Fought for Ten-Story Tower Votes to Defund Lawsuit
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Councilman David Ciccozzi is fighting to defund Mayor Dan Rodrick’s lawsuit against a high-density ten-story apartment twin tower developer who is suing the town …