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Smoking materials spark bathroom fire in Toms River home, officials say

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A residential fire broke out on Kettle Creek Road Saturday evening after improperly discarded smoking materials ignited items on a windowsill, authorities said. Key Points The Silverton Volunteer…

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Toms River shooter gets five years in prison for firing at vehicle and injuring man.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault and a weapons offense stemming from a 2024…

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Toms River kayak rack registration opens March 25

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Recreation Department announced that kayak rack registration will open on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. through the Community Pass online portal. Residents can reserve…

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South Toms River man held without bail in wife’s murder case

South Toms River Man Detained on Murder Charges **South Toms River, NJ** – On March 18, 2025, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, aged 38, from South Toms River, agreed to remain in custody at the…

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Watch: ‘Antifa’ Baseball Protest at Toms River Town Hall Against Cutting Government Waste

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A group of far-left protesters gathered outside Toms River Town Hall on Tuesday, clashing with Republican leaders over proposed government spending cuts. The group included mostly elderly women…

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Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A young child sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Hickory Street early Wednesday morning, authorities said. Hatzolah emergency responders arrived at the scene around…

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Decade After Superstorm Sandy, Toms River Boardwalk and Beach Project Finally Moving

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Superstorm Sandy struck Ortley Beach nearly 13 years ago, but movement on rebuilding the beachfront and connecting the two boardwalks along the oceanfront have stalled for over a…

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Pink Shirt Protest in Toms River Against Cuts to Wasteful Spending at Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ—About eight protesters wearing pink shirts and pink hats descended upon Toms River Town Hall on Thursday to protest the reduction of government spending in the county seat. As Democrats…

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Gustavo Juarez-Perez of South Toms River charged for killing wife Saturday night

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A South Toms River man has been charged with murder after authorities say he killed his wife in their home Saturday night. Gustavo Juarez-Perez, 38, was arrested…

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Phil Murphy’s Police Chase Restrictions Being Blamed for Death of Two in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An unlicensed teenager driving a BMW at 118 mph faces two counts of aggravated manslaughter after crashing into another vehicle at an intersection late Friday night, killing two…

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Toms River Mourns Loss of Beloved High School Principal

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Raymond James Ryan, a longtime principal of Toms River High School North and a respected community leader, died Thursday at the age of 83. Ryan, who served as…

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Juvenile Charged for Doube Fatal Crash While Fleeing Police in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A juvenile driver is facing charges after a high-speed crash Friday night resulted in the deaths of two people and left two others critically injured, according to Ocean…

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NYC will not honor ICE detainer for migrant who burned Toms River woman to death on subway train

NEW YORK — New York City will not honor a federal immigration detainer for a migrant who set a woman on fire aboard a subway train, the federal government is claiming today.…

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Here Are The Top Rated Restaurants in Toms River According to Foodie Websites

Toms River, NJ, boasts a diverse and vibrant food scene, offering everything from indulgent Italian classics to creative sushi rolls and award-winning breakfast plates. Whether you’re in the mood for upscale dining…

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Democrat protest at town hall fizzles as only a dozen show up in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Democrat party is running on fumes and it was evidenced by a paltry showing Friday in front of Toms River Town Hall. A planned protest calling for…

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Large Police Presence Near Toms River South Prompted by Missing Person Investigation

BEACHWOOD, N.J. — Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting the Lacey Police Department in a missing persons investigation near Toms River Intermediate School South, according to the Beachwood Police Department. Authorities emphasized…

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Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill meets with Orthodox Jewish leaders in Toms River amid rising antisemitism

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with Orthodox Jewish leaders and business owners in Toms River on Tuesday to discuss issues affecting the local Jewish community. The meeting included representatives…

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Jackson MUA fires former Toms River engineer, hires larger, more experienced firm

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) has parted ways with Van Cleef Engineering Associates and its lead engineer, Robert Chankalian, appointing the larger firm Remington & Vernick Engineers…

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School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…

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Two More Charged in Toms River Shooting After Former High School Athlete charged with Attempted Murder

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two Ocean County men have been charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a January 13 shooting that targeted a residence occupied by an adult…

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