You know you’re from Toms River if…
There are several tell tales about how you can tell if somebody is from Toms River. First, they’re ok with the grammatical error in the town’s name. Named after “Thomas Luker” Tom’s…
School union leader pushing for former Ritacco underboss as new TR Schools Superintendent
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Former disgraced Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco was always a friend to the Toms River teachers union which is why so many adored him despite his multiple…
Township provides 500 vaccines to Toms River residents
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has partnered with Walmart, to assist 500 seniors receive the J&J vaccine. The Township assisted the senior communities with registering the residents for the clinic…
Shore lawmakers who wanted $15,000 fines for Murphy’s Law violations being challenged in June Primary
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Embattled New Jersey Assemblymen John Catalano and Gregory P. McGuckin proposed fines against New Jersey residents last spring against those who violate New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19…
Toms River’s “Blue Line Bandit” stole 11 cans of blue spray Paint from Home Depot
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The man who stole his truck out of an impound yard, painted a blue line in Downtown Toms River, then parked his truck to block the township’s embattled…
Wildwood, NJ is a great place to visit in the Spring
Summer at the New Jersey shore usually includes travelers who, especially this year, are eager to take a long-awaited getaway. For those who prefer a more intimate, quiet vacation experience, the Wildwoods,…
Who are the healthiest people in New Jersey? New Study answers the question
TRENTON, NJ – Have you ever wondered who the healthiest residents are in New Jersey? You might think they’re hiding out at the Jersey Shore or maybe living an active lifestyle in…
After township settles DOJ religious lawsuit, Toms River VAAD leader says it’s not enough
TOMS RIVER, NJ – One of the leaders of the Toms River Jewish Community Council, known more commonly as a “VAAD”. VAAD is a Hebrew word that means ‘council’. The VAAD of…
Man robbed at gunpoint outside Toms River Wawa
TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to the Toms River Police Department, two men robbed a man at gunpoint who getting on his bike outside of the Route 37 and Hooper Avenue WaWa.…
Orthodox Jewish Lobbyist Attacks Shore News Network at Public Meeting, But We’re Not Apologizing
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Orthodox Jewish lobbyist who lobbied Toms River Mayor Mo Hill and the Township Council to reduce the town’s 10 acre zoning law on Tuesday lashed out at…
Jackson Township threatened with federal sanctions after stalling Department of Justice investigation
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township may soon face federal sanctions which could include withholding of state and federal funding if the township continues stalling the ongoing Department of Justice civil rights…
Fugitive wanted for Toms River attempted murder caught by U.S. Marshals
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitchell Little have announced that on March 19, 2021, Carles Bryant, 34, of Millville, New Jersey,…
Homes to Houses of Worship: 10 Acre Requirement Cut to 2 Acres in Toms River
TOMS RIVER – Houses of Worship will now be permitted on just 2-acres. This comes after the Council voted 6-to-1 to ditch the 10-acre requirement. Under the new rules, smaller houses of…
Police investigating serious crash in Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Police in Toms River are investigating a serious crash that occurred on Saturday at the intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue. The speed limit on both roads…
The reward for being a bad neighbor: Toms River to buy Surf Club, debris for $8.4 million
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – In the 8 years since Superstorm Sandy, most of the Shore has been restored. Debris has been cleaned up, homes and businesses have been rebuilt. That is, except…
Toms River Mayor Upset with Trump Over Pardon of Man Who Kept Him Out of Mayor’s Office for Years
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Toms River Mayor Mo Hill wanted to run for Congress four years ago, it was Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore who said no. When Hill wanted…
Toms River Re-Hires No-Show Lawyer Greg McGuckin
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In every town in the State of New Jersey, the top lawyer for that town regularly attends township council meetings. That is unless you’re Greg McGuckin, the chief…
Watch the Toms River Township Council Meetings on Video, What’s Going on at Town Hall?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our readers have inquired about how to watch the Toms River Township Council meeting videos? It’s understandably not straightforward on the township’s website,…
Terrance Turnbach’s Toms River Homeless Shelter, Here’s What it Could Look Like
TOMS RIVER, NJ – This week Toms River Township Councilman, Democrat Terrance Turnbach said he wants a homeless shelter built in town and if he has to do it himself, he’d put…
Haines Positions Open Space Trust Fund as Future Political Slush Fund
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines has been pushing to get her hands on the open space trust fund, which has over $50,000,000 in it, taxed by the county…
