Freeholders Quinn, Little Have Big Problem to Face In 2021
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Freeholders Gerry P. Little and Gary Quinn have a huge problem to face this coming January. That problem is what to do with Jackson Township Mayor…
Smash Burger is Second Restaurant to Close in New “Dover Plaza”
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Earlier this year, DJ D’onofrio announced the closure of Social 37 during the COVID-19 pandemic and now, the restaurant’s next door neighbor, Smash Burger has also closed its…
Is Pineapple Pizza Really Pizza? Papa John’s Says Yes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Some love it. Some hate it. Some even say it’s not even pizza, but this month, Papa Johns is rolling out pineapple pizza. Starting this month, taste buds…
Here’s What Burger King Will Look Like Post COVID-19
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Burger King is unveiling new restaurant designs that will deliver flexibility, innovative features and convenient options for how BK food can be ordered and delivered, to fulfill changing guests…
Threatening Jail Time, Murphy Warns Holman, Earp, Other Party Bosses Not to Screw With Mail-In Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Most people who cast an election ballot each year may not know that the sanctity of their vote lies in the hands of powerful political party bosses. In…
In a Tantrum, Ocean County GOP Boss Drops Out of His Own Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – An end of the summer barbecue hosted by the Ocean County Republican Party turned into an end of summer fireworks spectacle. Now the chairman of the party has…
Ortley Beach to Remain Open on Weekends in September
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ortley Beach will be open for three weekends in September. Toms River Township said Ortley Beach will be open to the public for three weekends after Labor Day. This…
Movie Theaters Reopening This Week, Poll Shows Few Ready to Go Back
TOMS RIVER, NJ – During COVID-19 digital streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and HBO Max have seen record growth in the industry that is projected to reach $842…
Freeholders Honor Fallen Brick Township Soldier
TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, today issued a statement remembering Army Staff Sgt. Vincent P. Marketta:…
GOP Chairman Holman Celebrates After Pair of Jackson Candidates Two Minutes Late to File
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman was reportedly ecstatic down at the Ocean County Board of Elections Tuesday morning, according to insiders after learning that two Jackson…
Lowes Announces $25 Million in Grants for Small Minority Owned Businesses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As thousands of small businesses struggle to keep their doors open and their employees paid amid economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. today opened…
Here’s What School Could Look Like for Your Children This Fall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional School District held a school orientation last week. Although students in Toms River will not be returning to the classroom in September, the day…
Newly Released CDC Data: Only 6% of Nation’s COVID-19 Deaths Had No Other Underlying Conditions
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last week, the Center for Disease Control released new data on the COVID-19 virus that many American’s had long suspected. Most healthy Americans are at extremely low risk…
Ocean County Political Boss Rakes In $6 Million in Public Contracts as Party Falls Apart Around Him
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the Mel Brooks comedy classic, History of the World Part One, there’s a scene where Brooks plays King Louis XVI and Brooks says, “It’s good to be…
Don’t forget to renew your gym membership on Monday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, gyms across New Jersey are going to be allowed to reopen under a new executive order signed by Governor Phil Murphy. On Monday, to show support…
After Laundering Campaign Donation, Dasti Firm Triples Take from Surrogate Court
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In 2017, the law firm of Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, PC earned just $13,817 in legal fees from Ocean County Surrogate Jeffery Moran’s office. In 2018, Dasti, a partner…
It’s been 11 Days Since Last COVID-19 Death Reported in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department hasn’t reported a COVID-19 related death in 11 days. The department which provides a running total and daily death and infection count hasn’t…
NJ Only State With Total Indoor Dining Ban; Now Restaurant Owners Plan to Fight Back
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Americans wake up on Monday morning, they will be free to go out to breakfast anywhere they choose. It is a freedom that has enjoyed by Americans…
Lightning Strikes Cut Power to 20,000 in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A passing storm late Friday afternoon cause power outages to as many as 20,000 homes, according to Jersey Central Power & Light. Of those outages, by 8:00 pm,…
Man Sentenced for Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Death
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on August 26, 2020, Alexander Politan, 31, of Toms River, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to seven…