Letter: Resident of Ocean County Domestic Violence Shelter Raises Red Flag

I have been a resident at Providence House in Toms River, NJ for the past two months, and I am writing to expose the truth about what happens inside this shelter — a place that…

Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Toms River News

Neptune ShopRite bags another jackpot as player scoops nearly half-million

Trenton, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery player hit big again Tuesday, scoring a $446,593 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the same Neptune ShopRite location famous for selling last year’s $1.13 billion…

Lottery Results·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

Phil Murphy’s Flawed School Funding Formula Sends One Of New Jersey’s Largest Districts Into Bankruptcy

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District is warning of potential summer school cancellations and exploring Chapter 9 bankruptcy as it faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, despite increases in…

Community News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Letter: Mayor Rodrick’s Eminent Domain Stragety: A Genuine Plan or a Political Ploy?

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick’s proposal to seize Christ Episcopal Church’s 10.8-acre downtown property through eminent domain has sparked a heated debate, pitting the township’s vision for recreational development against the church’s…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

A complete list of fireworks shows down the shore for Fourth of July weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three fireworks shows…

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Today is the anniversary of the infamous Chris Christie beachchair photo and meme history

Christie’s beach chair moment still echoes years after viral shutdown photo TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On this day, the now-infamous photo of then-Gov. Chris Christie lounging in a beach chair on a…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Ocean County Social Services Continues to be Vacant Taxpayer Funded $63 Million Money Pit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A long-promised Ocean County Social Services complex remains unfinished nearly three years after its scheduled completion date, as the Ocean County Commissioners move to extend a shared services…

Community News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Ocean County to vote today on $16M in capital pet projects with no funds for homelessness response they created

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is set to vote today on over $16 million in capital improvement ordinances, funding a range of infrastructure projects across the county.…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties as thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rain and dangerous flooding conditions…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Man Charged with Three Counts of Child Abuse In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man is being held in custody following multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to jail and court records. Juan A. Ramirez-Garcia was…

Ocean County News·Police Blotter·Toms River News

Suspect facing child welfare charge held on ICE immigration detainer at Ocean County Jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Monday on charges of child endangerment and providing false information to law enforcement, according to official inmate records. The…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Mays Landing Woman Admits Stealing From Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 37-year-old Mays Landing woman admitted in court Friday to stealing nearly $147,000 and obstructing justice in connection with her role as a lifestyle director at a senior…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Police Blotter·South Jersey News

Mays Landing woman stole $147,000 from Ocean Township Senior Community

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Mays Landing woman has pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice in a fraud case involving over $147,000 stolen from a senior living community in Ocean…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Manchester man charged with attempted murder after beating 71-year-old mother

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — A 44-year-old Manchester man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses after allegedly assaulting his mother at a mobile home community on Friday afternoon, authorities…

Jackson Township News·Toms River News

Motorcycle Rider Wanted After High-Speed Escape in Jackson

JACKSON, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a motorcyclist who sped away from a traffic stop on East Veterans Highway early Saturday morning, putting himself and others at…

Community News·Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Ocean County allocates $2.1M for Phase II renovations at Juvenile Detention Center

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-21, authorizing $2.1 million in capital funding for Phase II renovations at the Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River.…

Ocean County News·Toms River News

Ocean County Commissioner Pushing Homeless Shelter at Library Doesn’t Want Them In His Own Town

MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, Arace told residents in his hometown that…

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Drug Overdose Reported at Makeshift Ocean County Parking Garage Homeless Encampment

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Police responded to an overdose Tuesday evening at the top level of the Toms River municipal parking garage, where a growing homeless encampment has taken shape in recent…