Toms River Drunk Driver Charged in Deadly Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man who failed field sobriety tests and fled a fatal drunken traffic crash is facing charges today. Yasmin Sanchez-Centeno, 22, of Toms River, faced multiple…
You’re Hired, Boss; Toms River GOP Leader’s New Job is Municipal Court Judge
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Anne M. Hammil-Pasqua, who serves as the President of the Republicans for Toms River GOP political party, which supported Mo Hill for Mayor in the June primary election,…
Downtown Toms River Host to Hidden Homeless Encampent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A large homeless encampment was discovered just blocks away from the proposed Downtown Toms River apartment complex, which is supposed to be the anchor to the small village’s…
Hill Aligned Political Boss to be Seated as Judge in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced that the leader of the Republicans For Toms River political club, aligned with Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, will be installed…
Ocean County Mall was 1976 Catalyst for Toms River’s Commercial Boom
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Mall has been the economic anchor of Toms River for decades, not Downtown Toms River. The same holds true to the Route 37 corridor and…
What Happened to the New Texas Roadhouse in Toms River?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last fall, we learned Willie Nelson’s Texas Roadhouse would be coming to Toms River. Nelson, who is a partner in the chain and operates an Austin, Texas location,…
Water Taxis Part of Plan to Control Traffic in an Overdeveloped Toms River Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As lame duck Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill finishes out his final months in office, town officials are feverishly working to push through the current mayor’s vision of…
Toms River Woman Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced on Monday that Ashley Beams, 32, of Toms River Township, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide. The plea is in connection with…
Holiday in July: Free Toy Giveaway for Kids in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Children in Toms River and surrounding towns are being invited to a free toy giveaway on Sunday. Offered as a “Holiday in July”, the event is a joint…
Robocall Highlights Disarray of Toms River Democrats Ahead of Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Democrats are in disarray and scrambling to replace key figures on the 2023 November election ballot. Last week, Kajal Lal, a council candidate for the party,…
After Weekend of Crashes, Power Outages, Toms River Police Chief Responds
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Over the weekend, the Toms River Police Department responded to a significant number of traffic accidents, totaling thirty-six incidents between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. Some of these…
For Toms River Fire Officials, Work Didn’t Stop After the Flames Ended
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Fire Officials’ work at the recent townhome fire in the community didn’t stop after the last flames were put out. In fact, their work was just…
Downtown Toms River, Route 37 Flooded After Passing Storm
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Flooding across Toms River was reported by Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy Tuesday night. Mastronardy reported flooding at the foot of the Route 37 bridges to the barrier…
Building Permit Revenue Up 11% in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Despite recent warnings by Toms River Township Councilman David Ciccozi regarding a decrease in new applications before the town planning and zoning boards, the township reported a significant…
Toms River Approves $1.2 Million Garbage Truck Purchase
Toms River, NJ – The Township Council of Toms River has authorized the award of a contract to Hunter Jersey Peterbilt for the purchase of three new 2024 Automated Side-Loading Refuse Collection…
Toms River Council Approves $233k Purchase from North Jersey Car Dealer
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Route 37 in Toms River is lined with new car dealers and used car dealers, but last week the town council chose a car dealer in Butler, New…
Hey Toms River, Slow Down! Mayor, Council Lower Speed Limits in Town
Toms River, NJ – The Township Council of Toms River has introduced two ordinances aimed at enhancing traffic safety in the area. The first ordinance focuses on reducing speed limits, while the…
Fire at Toms River Apartment Building Accidental, Officials Announce
Toms River, NJ – On July 15, a structure fire broke out at the Fairways at Bey Lea Apartment Complex on Inverness Drive in Toms River. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, led…
The Best Pizza in Toms River According to the One Bite Pizza App
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Okay, Frankie, one bite; everyone knows the rules. Barstool Sports, known for its eccentric President, Dave Portnoy, has become a leader in judging quality pizza around the world.…
Ten Famous People From Toms River You May or May Not Know
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River, New Jersey, is a town that has produced a surprising number of talented individuals who have gone on to make a name for themselves in various…