Toms River recreation offers hands-on science and cooking classes for kids this March

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Young explorers and aspiring chefs in Toms River have a chance to dive into discovery and creativity this March with two engaging youth programs hosted by Toms River…

March 1, 2026

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Luxury and lifestyle meet in Toms River’s $1.8M Castle Park estate sale

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The final week of February brought another wave of high-value home sales across Toms River, but one property stood out above the rest — a North Dover masterpiece…

March 1, 2026

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Toms River council re-appoints controversial MUA commissioner to 5-year-term with free healthcare plan

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Five-year term for bankrupted business owner Phil Brilliant deepens political divide over mayor’s plan to abolish utilities authority TOMS RIVER, NJ – The ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and…

February 27, 2026

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Jackson Township to appoint former South Toms River Mayor Joseph Champagne as public defender

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JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to consider a resolution appointing Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Esq., a former South Toms River mayor and noted attorney, as the township’s next municipal…

February 25, 2026

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More than 2,000 without power in Toms River after weekend snowstorm

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Thousands of residents in Toms River are without electricity Monday morning after FirstEnergy issued a power outage alert affecting multiple neighborhoods across the township. Key Points Outages impact…

February 25, 2026

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Toms River Schools facing the unknown as budget looms, but state funding uncertain

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Toms River school board reviews $2.4M in expenditures, prepares for 2026–27 budget cycle TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Budget and Finance Committee convened briefly on February 11 at…

February 25, 2026

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Cash strapped Toms River school board hires expensive $850 per hour lawyer with ties to board president

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Toms River Regional school board member has filed a lawsuit accusing the district of illegally approving one of the most expensive legal contracts in New Jersey public…

February 23, 2026

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Toms River prepares for snow storm

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Toms River, NJ – Sunday — Snow is set to begin falling later Sunday afternoon across Toms River, and Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick said township crews are already in position as forecasts…

February 22, 2026

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Toms River building official fired after investigation into alleged permit favoritism

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A senior Toms River construction official has been fired following a township investigation into allegations that he expedited permits and inspections for a construction consultant with ties to…

February 21, 2026

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Four Toms River parks getting major upgrades this spring

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Toms River, NJ – A new wave of playground installations is poised to reshape neighborhood parks across Toms River as playground equipmet arrives and crews prepare to begin work, marking the latest…

February 21, 2026

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Blizzard warning issued for Toms River as major storm approaches

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Toms River and surrounding areas, in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say the…

February 21, 2026

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Toms River mayor doubles down on ‘biased’ Asbury Park Press reporter

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Toms River, NJ – Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick is again accusing the Asbury Park Press and reporter Jean Mikle of publishing “biased, misleading, and inaccurate” stories about his administration, calling their coverage…

February 19, 2026

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Freddy’s celebrates National Steakburger Day with $1 deal in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Fans of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are in for a treat this month as the fast-casual chain celebrates National Steakburger Day with a sizzling deal — $1…

February 18, 2026

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Big Friday for real estate as homes across Toms River close in a pre-Valentine’s Day rush

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Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County housing market saw a flurry of closings on Friday, February 13, as buyers and sellers wrapped up deals across Toms River, Lavallette, and nearby neighborhoods.…

February 16, 2026

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Toms River’s building chief fired by mayor in alleged permit pushing scandal

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The head of Toms River’s building department has been fired following an internal investigation into allegations that he fast-tracked construction approvals for developers tied to a prominent Orthodox…

February 14, 2026

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Toms River construction official fired for doing favors for Orthodox Jewish leader

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick has confirmed his administration has fired a head building department official for his alleged role in a scheme expedite construction approvals for developers…

February 13, 2026

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Toms River parents rush as Lego camp spots fill fast on Monday holiday

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Toms River, NJ – With schools closed Monday for the holiday, township officials are urging parents to act quickly as remaining spots fill in a one-day Lego program designed to keep children…

February 12, 2026

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Wanted Toms River man detained after erratic overnight incident at Wall Township Wawa

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WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A middle-of-the-night police response to a disturbance at a Wawa convenience store led to the arrest of a wanted man from Toms River after officers determined he was…

February 12, 2026

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Toms River man sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation offenses

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man will spend the next decade behind bars after admitting to distributing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D.…

February 12, 2026

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Berkeley Township man charged in Toms River gym arson

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Berkeley Township man charged after arson fire at Toms River gym Toms River, NJ – A predawn fire outside a Route 37 fitness center led to criminal charges after investigators determined the…

February 10, 2026

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