Toms River Educators Host Autism Summit
Toms River Regional Schools organized and hosted a half day Autism Summit for special educators at its Hooper Avenue administrative offices March 2. The event was led by TRRS Supervisor of Preschool…
NRA Boycotters Get Spanked In Public Opinion Polls
Public disapproval ratings plunged for companies that severed their ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA) following the Parkland, Florida, massacre of 17 students and teachers, according to a poll released Wednesday…
Americans Blame Gov’t More Than Lack of Gun Control for Mass Shootings
It’s the government’s fault, say many Americans. Specifically, more than half of Americans blame the government’s ineptitude and inaction more than they blame guns for recent mass shootings across the country, according…
Dick’s Sporting Goods to end sales of assault-style guns
US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods announced Wednesday it would stop selling assault-style rifles and bar gun sales to any customers under 21 years old in the wake of the Florida school shooting.…
Walmart Bans Rifle-Like Toys
Walmart announced that it will raise the age of those who can purchase firearms at its stores to 21. The company also said it will ban toys and items that resemble assault…
Walmart raises to 21 minimum age to buy firearms, ammo
US retail giant Walmart announced Wednesday that it was raising to 21 its minimum age to buy firearms and ammunition, the latest US company to recalibrate its stance on weapons after a…
Jackson Mayoral Candidate Stands up in Trenton Against Democrat Gun Grab
Today, I stood (well, sat) in front of the New Jersey Assembly, and spoke in opposition to a bill against our RIGHT to own and carry firearms via the Second Amendment. I…
New Jersey Researcher Finds Selfies Make Your Nose Look Bigger
“Does this smartphone make my nose look big?” It might, according to researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who point out that most people are unaware that close-up selfies produce a…
Brick Service Providers Receive Funding from Mayor Ducey, Township
Mayor John G. Ducey and the Township Council presented checks to representatives of fourteen local service providers at the February 27, 2018 Council meeting. The checks, which range from $2,000 to $8,000,…
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…
Intermediate East Busy With Grant-Funded, Green Projects
Intermediate East students view one of several planter boxes that have been built with funds from a $2,500 dollar Pride Grant that was awarded to the school by the Toms River Education…
Toms RIver Students Compete at NJ Model Congress Caucus Day
Political and Legal Education students from High School North (left) and High School South (below) competed in the NJ Model Congress Leadership and Caucus Day on February 23rd at the NJ Statehouse…
Millburn High’s head volleyball coach charged with molesting teen
Update: Nguyen was released from jail after a pretrial hearing. The head volleyball coach at Millburn High School engaged in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl after giving the teen alcohol, authorities…
Toms River South Bowlers Win A-South Title
The Toms River High School South Boys Bowling Team has had an impressive season. The Indians rolled their way to a school-record 44 regular season victories as they claimed the Class A…
Coach Reid Wins 400th Match as Raider Wrestling Coach
Toms River High School East has known one Wrestling coach since it opened in 1979. February 7, 2018 was a special night for the Raiders as Coach Warren Reid collected win number…
Life Story: Michael Miniere, 72; Math Professor, Musician
Michael Miniere passed away on Monday at St. Peter’s University Medical Center in New Brunswick at the age of 72. Mr. Miniere was born in Plainfield and lived in Hagerstown, Maryland and…
Florida shooting survivor tells disturbing story of Nikolas Cruz, his crotch and a dead bird
More details are coming to light about the life of Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz and what might have driven him to allegedly unleash a rampage that killed 17 people at…
Toms River East Girls Basketball Wins Opening Round of Group III Tournament
Kamryn Lister scored a late bucket and converted two free throws to power fourth-seeded Toms River East past 13th-seeded Timber Creek in the first round of the South Jersey, Group 3 tournament…
Marine Corps Veteran Hugin to Take on Menendez for U.S. Senate Seat in New Jersey
TRENTON-A Marine Corps veteran from New Jersey has announced he is running for a seat in the United States Senate, challenging embattled Democrat Robert Menendez who has held the seat for 12…
Monmouth Freeholder Joins Fight Against “Ill Conceived” Howell Solid Waste Facility
HOWELL-Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley has joined the public in the fight against a proposed solid waste recycling facility in a sleepy Howell Township neighborhood this week. Curley broke from the silence…