American Legion Post Shows Off New Victory Garden

TOMS RIVER-American Legion Post 129 showed off their new Victory Garden along with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Councilwoman Laurie Huryk and Councilmen Terrance Turnbach and Maurice Hill. According to…

Permit Issued to Continue Work at “illegal” Construction Site Owned by Toms River Rabbi

TOMS RIVER-Hours after a meeting between Scott Gartner and Toms River Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill, a new building permit was on file to allow for work to continue at a home owned…

Toms River Township Denies Media Update on Illegal Construction at Rabbi’s Home

TOMS RIVER-If you shoplift in Toms River, your mug shot and a detailed crime report will be blasted to the media for publication. If you are a well-connected rabbi doing illegal work…

Rodrick Says Toms River Council Censured Him in an Act of Political Reprisal

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick who engaged in a heated political campaign against Toms River Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill and former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said on Tuesday that his…

Toms River Mayoral Hopefuls Working Overtime to Distance Themselves from Former GOP Boss

TOMS RIVER-As three sets of Toms River Republicans battle for the brass ring, the official party line on the November 2019 election ballot, some are working overtime to distance themselves from their…

Toms River Republican Leadership Takes on Trenton to Fight Murphy’s School Funding Disaster

TRENTON-Last year, Governor Phil Murphy’s state budget decimated funding for Toms River’s regional school district. Now, Toms River Republicans are stepping up to the plate to help the students and faculty who…

Mayor, Council Perform Hatchet Job in Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Celebrating the grand opening of a new business, “Down the Hatchet” in Toms River, the mayor and council wished much success to Toms River’s newest venue. Mayor Kelaher, Councilman Mo Hill,…

Grunin Foundation Donates $20,000 To Toms River Police Officers

TOMS RIVER-The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation donated $20,000 to the Toms River Police Department’s annual Vest-A-Cop fundraiser at the Pizza Hut restaurant on Route 37 in Toms River. In total, the…

Donovan Catholic Football Team Christens New Field With Victory

TOMS RIVER-The Donovan Catholic Griffins sports teams have a new turf field and on Friday night, Father Scott Schaffer blessed the new field ahead of a 24-0 victory against Asbury Park. “It’s…

Toms River Wounded Warrior Receives Home Makeover from “George to the Rescue”

TOMS RIVER-With over 100 episodes under his belt, George Oliphant, host of the NBC hit home improvement show, “George to the Rescue” has made a dream come true for local wounded veteran,…

Congressman Joins Township to Remember 9/11

TOMS RIVER-17 years after the terrorist attack against America on 9/11/01, Toms River Township held their annual memorial ceremony this morning. In attendance was Congressman Tom MacArthur. The event was hosted by…

Bipartisan Political Wave Hits Normandy Beach

Last week, Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R- NJ CD-3) Councilwoman Laurie Huryk (D) and Councilman Mo Hill (R) attended the 33rd Annual Normandy Beach 4th of July Flag Raising Ceremony. Corporal Stanley Matejkowski,…

Paint and Sip Lounge Opens in Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Residents can now express their artistic abilities with friends and enjoy food and wine at the same time at the newest arts and crafts based business to open in Downtown Toms…

Toms River Says Lawyer Playing Anti-Semitism Card to Bully Town into Overdevelopment

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Republican Councilmembers responded angrily today to repeated accusations of anti-Semitism being espoused publicly, both directly and indirectly, by local pro-development attorney Harvey York. The Republicans said that York is…

Community Garden Built in Toms River a Beacon of Hope in Fight Against Opioid Addiction

TOMS RIVER-A ground breaking ceremony was held on Saturday at the future site of the Butterfly Memorial Memorial Garden, which will serve as a serene setting for remembrance, reflection and hope for…

Toms River Officially Welcomes Bagel Bistro to Downtown

The Bagel Bistro and Grill was officially welcomed at their restaurant location in Downtown Toms River this week. The cafe serves bagels, spreads, breakfast sandwiches and a full club sandwich menu. Bagel…

Toms River Little League Celebrates Opening Day

TOMS RIVER-It felt more like winter on April 9th, but as they say, the show must go on as Toms River Little League kicked off their 2018 spring baseball season. This year…

Challenge Accepted: Justice Dept. Says After Gov. Mikie Sherrill Refuses Federal Request for New Jersey Voter Data

Trenton, NJ – A dispute between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the U.S. Department of Justice escalated Tuesday after a top federal official responded “Challenge accepted” to the governor’s refusal to…

New Jersey is Home to America’s Safest Drivers, New Report Claims

Trenton, NJ – If you live in New Jersey or have ever driven through New Jersey, you might have just raised your eyebrows, but a new study actually suggests New Jersey is…

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Says State Will Not Cooperate in DOJ Illegal Voter Investigation

Trenton, NJ – Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday that New Jersey will not provide the personal information of thousands of residents to the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing the request lacks legal…

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