Ocean County Assemblyman Paul Kanitra (R)

New Jersey DOE Officials Extorted and Threatened Toms River School Board Leaders

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra have accused the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) of acting like a “state-sponsored mob” and potentially breaking the law by threatening…

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Toms River Cuts Ties With EMS Firm Under Investigation for Financial Irregularities

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River paid EMS squad is again in the spotlight over lingering financial irregularities discussed in public and private for more than five years across three administrations.…

New Jersey News·Toms River News

Toms River Embraces Its New Status as Family Entertainment Destination

TOMS RIVER, NJ (OP-ED) – A wave of excitement is sweeping through Toms River as the town transforms into a burgeoning entertainment and outdoor dining hub, leaving behind its decades-old reputation as…

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State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short

The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…

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Toms River’s Let’s Go Brandon Store ‘Re-Brandon’ for Brenda

Toms River, NJ – The controversial Toms River retail store “Let’s Go Brandon”, a favorite for Trump die-hards and local Republicans has a small problem. Joe Biden, referred to as “Brandon” after…

Business News·Toms River News

Uber Offers Drivers Premium for Pickups in Lakewood Area

Uber Offers Premium for Jobs in Lakewood Area Lakewood, NJ – An Uber driver shared a Reddit post displaying an incentive offered by the company to take rides in Lakewood and neighboring…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

Police Blotter·New Jersey News·Toms River News

Toms River Mayor Says Troubled Animal Shelter Will Be In Better Hands At County Level

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is set to undergo significant changes, transitioning management to the County Board of Health after years of problems and complaints by residents over…

New Jersey News·Pets and Animals·Toms River News

Rodrick Secures Major Win in Toms River Primary

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Residents of Toms River’s 2nd ward have again shown their support for Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick’s policies by nominating his successor, James Byrne, as the Republican candidate in the…

Toms River Mayor Scores Major Victory in GOP Primary Election

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick scored a major victory Tuesday night when his aligned candidate, William Byrne, defeated Mo Hill-aligned challenger Kevin Geoghegan in the Republican primary election. “First, I…

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Toms River Police Launch Operation Brain Freeze 2024

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department (TRPD) has kicked off Operation Brain Freeze 2024, enhancing its initiative to promote bicycle safety among children. This year, officers will be distributing…

A.I. assisted rendering of NJRC facility in dowtown Toms River

Rodrick Says No to Prisoner Re-Entry Facility Relocation in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today said he will fight to prevent former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie from hosting a grand opening of a new prisoner-entry facility in the…

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Former NJ Governor Christie to Open Prisoner Reentry Program in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will inaugurate a new center for the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) in Downtown Toms River. The center will replace an existing office in…

Community News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Toms River Restaurants Targeted in Overnight Burglary

TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Toms River Police Department is investigating a series of overnight burglaries at two local businesses, Breakin Bread Eatery and New York Water Bagel. The incidents involved theft, criminal mischief,…

Police Blotter·Toms River News

Grey Graphix Celebrates Grand Opening in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Today marked the grand opening of Grey Graphix, a new screen printing and embroidery business located at 1747 Hooper Ave Unit 9 in Toms River. The event was…

Toms River Bar Known for Drag Queens and Mob Attack Has Closed its Doors

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It has been a month since anyone has heard from Roxy’s Bar and Grille in Toms River after the restaurant abruptly closed its doors amid controversy, an eviction,…

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Toms River Bar Known for Mob Violence and Drag Queens Facing Eviction

TOMS RIVER, NJ—When a new local business has problems and faces closure and eviction, it’s often a drag for the community, but on Thursday, when Roxy’s Bar and Grille announced its closure…

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False Claim of Illegal Migrants in Toms River Leads to Harassment of Motel Employees

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police officers reported to the Motel 6 on Route 37 in Toms River after a man who heard a rumor about illegal migrants being dropped off…