Woman says she was raped after meeting local firefighter from online chats inside station house

Toms River, NJ – A 34-year-old woman has filed a civil lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court accusing a Plumsted Township firefighter of sexually assaulting her inside a firehouse bay after the…

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Wall Township scare at Wawa tied to false kidnapping alert

Wall Township, NJ – A late-night police response to a township Wawa escalated into a high-risk encounter after officers learned the suspect matched the description in a reported knife-point kidnapping alert —…

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Mayor Rodrick Backs Saint Joseph’s Application for Transitional Housing Serving Homeless Women with Children

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick announced his support for St. Joseph’s Parish as it seeks continued approval for its long-standing program offering temporary housing for women and children. For…

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Jackson Township Sued After Code Enforcement Officer Strikes Bicyclist Then Flees Scene

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man injured in a 2023 crash involving a township vehicle has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Jackson, its Code Enforcement Department, and GEICO…

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Brick Township home sales surge as waterfront and luxury deals near $1 million

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brick Township’s real estate market has kicked off February with a mix of high-end waterfront closings and steady mid-range activity, underscoring strong buyer confidence along Ocean County’s northern…

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Wall traffic stops net trio of DWI arrests

Three separate DWI arrests made during Wall Township traffic stops WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Multiple impaired driving arrests were made across Wall Township after officers stopped drivers suspected of operating vehicles while…

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

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Toms River MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant recovers from failed recall petition drive.

Transparency: Anti-Rodrick Facebook Movement is Funded by “The Mo Hill Gang”

Toms River, NJ – If you’re on Facebook these days, you might have seen a few pages dedicated to making Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick look bad. While these pages claim they…

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Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Apartment Towers Influences State Law Against Future Bad Development Deals

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A bitter development battle in downtown Toms River has prompted state lawmakers to move forward with a sweeping reform that would force municipalities to share tax-abatement revenue with…

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Migrant with ICE Detainer jailed without bail in brutal home invasion

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An illegal migrant man was taken into custody this week on charges stemming from a violent home invasion that left a local neighborhood shaken, according to a criminal…

Local Politics·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Ocean County man with multiple warrants arrested on child endangerment charge

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man wanted by several municipal courts across New Jersey was taken into custody this week in Ocean County on multiple outstanding warrants, including a charge for endangering…

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Beloved Ocean County law dog passes away

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most trusted and recognizable service dogs, K9 Gertrude, a bloodhound who spent six years tracking…

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Pizza Hut to shut down 250 US locations as review sparks NJ concerns

TRENTON, N.J. – Pizza Hut is planning to close roughly 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States in early 2026, the company announced this week, as part of a sweeping strategic review…

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Fugitive drug trafficker captured in Mexico extradited to New Jersey for sentencing

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man convicted of running an extensive marijuana and hashish operation while evading justice for more than a year has been captured in Mexico and returned…

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Manchester crash ends with car fully engulfed

Vehicle fire erupts after crash near Renaissance Boulevard Manchester Township, NJ – Morning traffic near a residential stretch turned tense when a sedan veered off the roadway, slammed into snow embankments, and…

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Loving shelter dogs seeking foster families

Foster homes sought to help four dogs transition to rescue care Toms River, NJ – Animal advocates are asking the community to step forward with temporary foster homes for four dogs who…

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Man held without bail after getting caught with lewd images of young children

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A man residing in Ocean County is being held without bail at this time after authorities charged him with multiple counts of child endangerment involving the alleged possession…

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Piscataway man admits to cocaine sales in Ocean County

Piscataway man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A drug investigation spanning multiple agencies and municipalities has ended with a guilty plea from a Piscataway man…

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Nobody Asked For It, But McDonald’s Drops Caviar McNuggets Ahead of Valentine’s Day

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As McDonald’s is raising prices on its once regularly value packed meals, it’s adding a menu item that reflects its new fine-dining like costs. Caviar Chicken McNuggests. It’s…

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Single and alone on Valentine’s Day? Wendy’s has a solution for you

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Are you alone and single this year? Have no fear, your local Wendy’s restaurant will be your wingman this Valentine’s Day. Wendy’s is marking Singles Awareness Day with…

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