Fire Destroys Home in Holiday City at Berkeley

From Toms River Fire Department This morning Stations 17,18,20, 26-RIT and Squad 55 were dispatched to a residence on Innsbruck Drive in the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township for a reported…

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Ocean County Sheriff: Coronavirus Spreading Because People Won’t Listen

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said tonight that the number of positive coronavirus cases has risen significantly and said it’s because some people just aren’t listening to local, county, state and…

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Ocean County Now Has 48 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases; Lakewood, Jackson With Most

TOMS RIVER-The Ocean County Health Department now says 48 confirmed positive coronavirus cases have been recorded throughout the county. Lakewood Township has 26, Jackson Township has 5 and Tom River has 4…

Health and Wellness

Out of Work with Nothing to Do? Ocean County Parks Offering Social Media Programming

Coming live from the Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River will be Nikki Vernachio, senior park naturalist, who will talk about the Box Turtle. “We encourage everyone to…

Government News

At-Home Cupcakes by Red Rose Bakery Another Great Idea for Home Schooling During Coronavirus

TOMS RIVER-One of the hidden culinary jewels of the Jersey Shore is Red Rose Bakery, with locations in Toms River and Howell. Like all other businesses, Red Rose Bakery is now facing…

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10 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Ocean County

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is reporting that 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Ocean County. The additional individuals bring the total number of positive COVID-19 cases…

Health and Wellness

Berkeley Township Mayor: It’s important to keep our parks open

BAYVILLE-While towns like Toms River have opted to block residents from township parks, except for the pay to use Bey Lea Golf Course and the Winding River Skating Center, Berkeley Township Mayor…

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Three New Cases of Coronavirus Identified in Ocean County

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is reporting that three new positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Ocean County. The new COVID-19 patients are a male from Toms River and…

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Mayor Ducey, Brick Democrats Offer to Pick Up Groceries for Seniors & Disabled

BRICK-John Ducey and his Brick Democrat Club are an anomaly in Ocean County where Democrats perennially lose elections, even ones that are gift wrapped and handed to them, like in Toms River…

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Ocean County Sheriff: There is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey…Here are the Facts

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy today told residents of Ocean County there is no curfew or travel ban in New Jersey and that comments made by Governor Phil Murphy and his…

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New Jersey Restaurant Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s to Hell and Back Shuts Down

TOMS RIVER-After investing over $2,000,000 into a restaurant in the same spot as a once-popular Italian restaurant, Toms River philanthropist and commercial real estate investor Jeremy Grunin has apparently lost his investment.…

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Ocean County Operated Golf Courses and Nature Centers Closed

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks open to the public, but closing the visitor and nature…

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On The Ropes in Ocean County, Kate Gibbs Wants 100% Vote by Mail Election

TOMS RIVER-After suffering a critical campaign defeat in Ocean County, Burlington County candidate for Congress in CD-3, Kate Gibbs is calling for a total vote by mail primary election in June. Gibbs,…

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Ocean County Parks to Remain Open…Get Out and Get Some Fresh Air!

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks and two golf courses open to the public, but closing…

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Surf Taco Suspends In-Housing Dining, Bar Service, Offers Curbside Pickup

TOMS RIVER-Surf Taco restaurants in Ocean and Monmouth counties have announced the suspension of in-house dining at their restaurants. “As we monitor the Covid-19 situation; For safety precautions we are suspending in-house…

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Freeholder Virginia Haines Drops Support for Gibbs for Congress

TOMS RIVER-One of former Burlington County Freeholder Kate Gibbs’ most staunch and prominent supporters, Ocean County Freeholder and New Jersey RNC Chairwoman Virginia Haines has announced she is abandoning her support for…

Government News·Politics

Letter: Have Democrats Seized Control of Lavallette Republican Club?

A recent skirmish within a divided Ocean County Republican Organization has revealed new ties between democratic power brokers, and Bill Burns, the president of the Lavallette Republican Club. Insiders are wondering, did…

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Two Killed in Bayville Crash

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on March 9, 2020, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Berkeley Township Police were notified of a bicyclist being struck by a motor vehicle on…

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Amato, Vicari Say No to Parkway Toll Hikes by Murphy Administration

TOMS RIVER-The New Jersey Turnpike and Parkway Authority are gearing up to once again raise tolls along both major state highways, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. Mayor Carmen…