Santa laces up skates for holiday fun at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River Today

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Holiday cheer is coming to the ice this today as Santa Claus trades his sleigh for skates at the Winding River Ice Rink. The Toms River Township Government…

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Toms River driver indicted after high-speed leap ends in fatal crash

NJ man indicted after high-speed crash launched car 189 feet, killing passenger Lakewood, NJ — A Toms River man was indicted Tuesday on multiple charges, including aggravated manslaughter, after investigators say he…

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Carol Kelaher, Wife of Former Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher Passes

Caroline E. Kelaher, 95, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930 on Park Street in Toms River to Joseph and Caroline Finley. She will join…

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Illegal Alien Arrested for Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Assault in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Nelson DeJesus Ramos-Diaz was taken into custody this week in Ocean County is being held without bail following a series of serious criminal charges related to child protection…

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Skate with Santa at the Toms River Winding River Ice Rink This Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced that Santa Claus will make his annual stop at the Winding River Ice Rink this Saturday, December 20, for the township’s festive “Skate with…

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Online child abuse investigation ends with Toms River plea

Toms River man pleads guilty in child sexual abuse material case tied to multi-agency probe TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 23-year-old Toms River man has admitted to distributing and possessing child sexual…

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Failing Test Scores, Skyrocketing School Taxes, Outrageous $80,000 Raise: Toms River Mayor Calls for Superintendent to Resign

For far too long, I have kept silent about the state of the Toms River School District. As mayor, I have always respected the independence of our school board and the democratic…

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Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise

Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…

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Toms River celebrates annual downtown Christmas tree lighting to kick off holiday season

Toms River, NJ – Holiday spirit filled downtown Toms River as residents gathered for the township’s annual Christmas tree lighting, marking the official start of the community’s festive season. Mayor Daniel Rodrick…

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Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick Wins Major Fight Against New Jersey Affordable Housing Mandate in Court

Toms River, NJ – Toms River has won its battle against a state affordable housing mandate that could have required thousands of new high-density apartments and 7,000 new apartments to be forced…

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Toms River releases winter recreation program with easy online signups for activities and fun for all ages

TOMS RIVER, NJ – From ice skating and karate to kids’ cooking classes and yoga, Toms River’s new winter recreation guide is now live — and residents can sign up online in…

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Toms River mayor Rodrick says returning nativity scene at town hall keeps Christ in Christmas

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Despite growing efforts in parts of New Jersey to scale back religious themes in public holiday displays, Mayor Dan Rodrick says Toms River will continue to celebrate Christmas…

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Toms River invites families to lace up for DJ Skate nights and birthday parties at Winding River Ice Rink

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Winding River Skating Center is kicking off the winter season with its popular DJ Skate nights, giving local families and kids a chance to glide under the…

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Toms River mayor calls for an end to free healthcare for political appointees who work just one hour each month

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s a public no-show job and a grift that would make even fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano want a piece of the action. Now, Toms River…

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Woman involved in deadly Jackson crash that killed Toms River Rittenhouse couple faces first court appearance

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson woman accused of crossing into oncoming traffic and killing a Toms River couple in a violent head-on collision earlier this year is scheduled to face a…

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Jackson Police Report Large Law Enforcement Search Along Toms River Road

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Police Department has announced that multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting an organized search Friday in the area of Toms River Road, prompting a heavy police presence…

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After Beloved Worker Killed on Route 9 in Toms River, A New Law Seeks to Increase Penalties for Work Zone Crashes

TRENTON, NJ – The death of a construction worker on Route 9 in Toms River has sparked a bipartisan push in the New Jersey Legislature to increase penalties for intoxicated drivers who…

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If You Thought Toms River’s MUA Benefits Were Ridiculous, Check Out Lakewood

Lakewood MUA commissioners draw hefty pay and benefits despite part-time roles LAKEWOOD, NJ – Commissioners at the Lakewood Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) are receiving compensation and benefits packages that far exceed what’s…

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Lottery ticket delivers six-figure win in Toms River

Ocean County shopper scores $131K Fast Play jackpot from $5 ticket Toms River, NJ – A spur-of-the-moment play turned into a six-figure windfall for an Ocean County resident who hit $131,917 in…

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Downtown Toms River set to sparkle at annual Christmas tree lighting

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The heart of downtown Toms River will glow this Friday as residents gather for the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to…

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