Students Tackle Sexual Assault Through Art

At a time when teenagers are driving national discussions, Toms River students are raising awareness about the sensitive and crucial issue of sexual assault. And they’re doing so through art. High School…

March 2, 2018

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School District Signs $637k Deal with RWJBarnabas for Arena Sponsorship

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Toms River Regional Schools today announced a multifaceted partnership with RWJBarnabas Health on a five-year agreement to become the official healthcare partner to the Toms River School District. Through this alliance, RWJBarnabas…

January 10, 2018

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East Dover Elementary Holds 4th Grade Wax Museum Event

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TOMS RIVER – East Dover Elementary School recently held a 4th Grade Wax Museum event that allowed students to apply their research and talent to create biographical characters which they shared with…

February 24, 2016

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Lakewood’s Growth is Far From Over: Dem Leader Says Skyline With Many More 8 Story Buildings Coming

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Assemblyman Avi Schnall says Lakewood's skyline will soon feature numerous seven- and eight-story buildings as one of New Jersey's fastest-growing communities continues expanding, while neighboring Toms River remains divided over its own…

August 15, 2026

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

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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…

July 27, 2026

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July 23, 2026

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

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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…

June 19, 2026

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Lakewood Surges Past Elizabeth as New Jersey’s 4th Largest Town, Fueling Traffic and Growth Fears

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Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood’s explosive population boom is reshaping central New Jersey at breakneck speed, with new Census figures showing the Ocean County township has officially solidified its place as the state’s…

May 15, 2026

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NJ lawmaker claims billions spent on educating undocumented immigrants amid school cuts and closures

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Sen. Mike Testa links education funding crisis to immigration costs in renewed debate Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey state senator is drawing a direct connection between rising education costs and spending…

April 6, 2026

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Rodrick’s Fight Against Downtown Apartment Towers Influences State Law Against Future Bad Development Deals

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A bitter development battle in downtown Toms River has prompted state lawmakers to move forward with a sweeping reform that would force municipalities to share tax-abatement revenue with…

February 8, 2026

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Lakewood’s Jewish councils unite behind Ciattarelli in historic first of its kind political endorsement

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Lakewood, NJ – In a political shift without precedent, every Jewish council in the Lakewood region has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli for governor. The coordinated announcement marks the first time…

October 25, 2025

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High School Students to be Honored at Scholarship Gala

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Scholarship Reception on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bacchus Winemaking Club on Route 37, recognizing…

May 30, 2025

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The New Murphy-Gopal School Funding Formula is The Same as the Murphy Funding Formula for Most Districts

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal, the state’s highest elected member of the legislature overseeing education is touting the state’s latest funding formula. That funding formula will see school…

March 17, 2025

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Governor Murphy Touts New Jersey’s Record Population Growth As He Forces School Closures and Teacher Firings

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TRENTON, NJ – Phil Murphy’s legacy in New Jersey might not be his COVID-19 lockdowns but his new reputation as the School Closer-In-Chief. While the governor is touting the state’s success via…

February 21, 2025

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Phil Murphy Has Made a Mockery Public Education As District Forced to Sell Its Trees

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OP-ED: The Dire Budget Blues of Toms River Schools: A Humorous Yet Grim Outlook TOMS RIVER, NJ – If this wasn’t a true story, it would be funny, but there’s really nothing…

July 9, 2024

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Educators, School Leaders United Against Phil Murphy’s Draconian School Funding Massacre

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By Jennifer Peacock, NJ Senate Republicans TRENTON, N.J. – Facing more than $105 million in state aid cuts under Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal, superintendents and school officials across New Jersey are supporting…

April 18, 2024

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Hockey Mom High Sticks Jackson Super Over Loss of Program Due to Low Enrollment, Dysfunction

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The decision to pull the plug on the 2023-24 Jackson Memorial-Libery High School ice hockey program was made after several attempts by the district were made to make…

December 8, 2023

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District 10 Lawmakers to Governor: ‘Why Are You Choosing Criminals Over Children?’

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Gov. Phil Murphy gets a failing grade on his state school aid proposal, say Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano.…

March 8, 2023

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After meeting with OC GOP Chairman on school taxes, Murphy slashes school funding in Ocean County

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A secret meeting held in Red Bank between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore was alleged…

March 4, 2023

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New York Red Bulls and Kean University Announce Partnership

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Additionally, the Red Bulls will establish an employee mentorship program with students that will include shadowing and networking events. Students will also have the chance to participate in community service projects with the organization.…

March 24, 2022

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