State continues investigation into political corruption in Toms River, Mo Hill, HR Manager Lou Amoruso

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development are continuing their massive investigation into the inner workings of possible political corruption in…

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Toms River Councilman’s Uncle Gets $189,000 Appointment, Opponent Says

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pay to play politics and nepotism are nothing new in Ocean County. In fact, Ocean County is second in state corruption only to the Democrat controlled Hudson County,…

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Embattled Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Hiring Public Relations Firm

TOMS RIVER, NJ – He already has his own private reporter on the books, but as taxes in Toms River skyrocket this year, up to nearly 7%, Toms River Mayor Mo Hill…

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Toms River used car sale turns into violent carjacking after Lakewood man holds knife to seller’s throat

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at approximately 8:50 PM police responded to Weston Drive for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival officers met with the…

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Ex-Wife illegally diverted Toms River Grammy Award Winner’s royalty checks into her own account

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Manuel Seal is a Grammy Award Winning songwriter and producer who has worked with the superstar entertainers such as Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Usher, Aretha Franklin and Destiny’s…

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Toms River Police taser man who wanted to commit suicide by cop

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A male caller to 9-1-1 on Sunday notified dispatchers a man with a gun was seen on James Street. Police responded only to find out that the caller…

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Toms River Mayor Mo Hill, Council Agree to Hire Public Relations Firm

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and six out of the council’s 7 member body have agreed to hire a public relations firm to assist the township with…

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Toms River sees all-time high COVID-19 positive cases, 11 dead over weekend in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Health Department on Sunday reported 393 new COVID-19 positive cases in just one day, one of the highest days on record in the county. Also…

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Man Has Arm Partially Amputated in Crash on Route 37 in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car flipped over in front of Pices Seafood on Route 37 Saturday evening and the driver claims another vehicle drove him off the road. According to police,…

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Corruption Alert: Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Launches 2023 Campaign, Opens Account with Large McGuckin Contribution

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has not yet been in office for a full year, but he has already filed his paperwork with the New Jersey Election Law…

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Watch: Toms River Councilman Alleged to Have Given Uncle $189,000 Political Pay to Play Job

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Josh Kopp’s uncle by marriage, Doug Klee, of Owen Little & Associates received $189,000 this year taxpayer money after being appointed to the Toms River…

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Watch: Toms River Councilman Says No Pay for No-Show Town Lawyer McGuckin

TOMS RIVER, NJ – For the 12th time since being appointed as head of the Toms River legal department, New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin has been a no-show at town hall…

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Watch: Resident Calls Out Toms River Councilwoman Maruca’s Personal Ties to Family of $8,000,000 Potential Land Sale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – I don’t personally know the owner of the former Ortley Beach Surf Club Joey Barcellona personally and I’ve lived in Ocean County nearly my entire life. You probably…

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Toms River School District returns to all-remote learning, Jackson could be next

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As COVID-19 rates increase across Ocean County and the state, one of the state’s largest school districts, the Toms River Regional School District announced it will be terminating…

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Drive-through farm store made from shipping containers coming to Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It used to be the home of the Seaside Farm & Garden garden center, but now it’s transforming into the area’s first drive-through Farm Stores. Built out of…

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Massive State Investigation Continues in Toms River to Uncover Possible Public Corruption Crimes

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development are continuing their massive investigation into the inner workings of possible political corruption in…

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Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, Maruca Continue Fight to Overpay Landowner Friend for Surf Club Property

TOMS RIVER, NJ – In the real estate investment game, the idea is to buy low and sell high. If you’re Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, you buy high and sell…

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State Probe Investigating Possible Criminal Activity in Toms River Town Hall

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township is under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office and the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state agency has requested tens of…