Mo Hill Adds $800,000 Coronavirus Spending Line On Top of 7% Tax Hike

TOMS RIVER-Last week, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill introduced a 7% increase to the township’s annual budget. That meeting didn’t count because it violated New Jersey’s Sunshine Laws after the live…

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A Day of Advocacy, Entrepreneurship, and Coding for Young Women

Toms River Schools Press Release This year, the global kickoff for the Hour of Code took place on Monday, December 9 and on Tuesday, young women from the district’s three high schools gathered together…

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Manchester’s AI Data Center Fight: From Petition to Uprising As Developer Seeks Approval

Manchester Township residents are pressing officials to block what could become Ocean County's first major AI data center, but no action to prohibit the project is scheduled for Monday's council meeting.…

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New Jersey AG Investigation in Vocational School Whistleblower Case Involving Student Sexual Abuse

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A controversy surrounding the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District that Shore News Network first reported on in June has now moved into Superior Court, with former law…

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Jack Ciattarelli Joins Open Road Ventures After Three Campaigns for New Jersey Governor

Toms River, NJ – Former New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has accepted a new private-sector leadership role, joining Open Road Ventures as one of the first members of the company’s newly…

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Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Eyes $3.4 Million Purchase of One-Third Acre Beach Haven Property

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee is considering whether taxpayers should purchase a 0.33-acre property in Beach Haven with a $3.4 million asking price, a parcel…

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Northern Ocean County’s Transformation: How Decades of Growth Are Reshaping Lakewood and Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – Few places in New Jersey have experienced a transformation as dramatic as northern Ocean County. Over the past several decades, Lakewood has evolved from a quiet resort destination…

Ocean County College Highlights Record Graduation Numbers, AI Expansion, Mental Health Growth in Latest Board Report

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County College is reporting record graduation numbers, expanded artificial intelligence initiatives, increased demand for mental health services, and growing enrollment efforts as the institution prepares for the…

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Ocean County Woman Jailed on Financial Crime Charges; Computer Theft, Misapplication of Funds

Toms River, NJ – An Ocean County woman is being held without bail after being charged with multiple financial offenses, according to records from the Ocean County Jail. Tiffany Wallis Prutzman, 54,…

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Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid

Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…

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Ocean County GOP Chairman’s $250k Loan Default Lawsuit Heads to Settlement Conference in July

A lawsuit involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, a disputed $250,000 loan, and allegations of offsetting business arrangements is back in Ocean County Superior Court after an appeals court overturned a…

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Mob gambling empire tied to Lucchese crime family brought down as more members plead guilty

Prosecutors say an illegal gambling and money laundering network linked to the Lucchese crime family generated millions in criminal proceeds and stretched across New Jersey. TRENTON, N.J. — Eight people and three…

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Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas

Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…

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Pork Roll, Egg, and Queens Drag Brunch to Cap Off Ocean County’s Pride Weekend

A drag brunch at Seaside Social House will close out a three-day Pride Weekend celebration that brought events to Toms River and Seaside Heights. SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Pride Weekend festivities in…

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NJ Lawmakers Take Aim at Norcross-Linked Insurance Empire With Sweeping Health Benefits Reform

A sweeping proposal would create a statewide health benefits trust for public school employees as lawmakers seek an alternative to insurance funds that have faced growing criticism from state watchdogs and local…

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Ocean County Mall Seeking to Expand Along Hooper Avenue Frontage

Two highly visible development sites near Macy’s at Ocean County Mall are being marketed for new commercial uses as the Toms River retail corridor continues to evolve. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…

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Update: Phil Murphy Appointed New Jersey Prosecutor Facing Allegations of Election Interference and Municipal Meddling

Toms River Township alleges Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer used his office to interfere in township affairs, influence local politics, and undermine the administration’s authority over the police department. Toms River, N.J.…

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Top Ocean County Farm Markets for Fresh Jersey Produce, Local Foods, and Family-Friendly Shopping

Ocean County, NJ — As New Jersey’s growing season ramps up, residents and visitors looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and locally made products have no shortage of options across Ocean…

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