Annual Halloween parade to take over downtown Toms River Friday night

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Crowds are expected to pack downtown Toms River Friday night as the township hosts what’s recognized as the second largest Halloween parade in the world. The Toms River…

October 30, 2025

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Toms River moves trick-or-treating to November 1 amid nor’easter threat

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – With a nor’easter expected to bring rain and strong winds to the region this week, Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick has announced that Halloween trick-or-treating will be postponed until…

October 29, 2025

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Toms River Police hiring full-time dispatchers with salary up to $91K

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Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Police Department has announced openings for full-time police dispatchers, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within one of Ocean County’s busiest communications centers.…

October 25, 2025

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Toms River offering Qigong classes to promote health and wellbeing this November

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Residents looking to reduce stress and improve balance can take part in a new Qigong for Health & Vitality program being offered by Toms River Recreation in partnership…

October 23, 2025

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Toms River launches CSI camp for students during teachers convention break

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Recreation is giving local students the chance to step into the shoes of detectives next month with a two-day Crime Scene Investigation program scheduled during the…

October 23, 2025

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Grand Jury Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing in AG Case Against Toms River Cops for Man Who Died While in Custody

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TRENTON, N.J. – A state grand jury has declined to bring criminal charges against seven Ocean County law enforcement officers following a yearlong investigation into the 2024 death of a Toms River…

October 23, 2025

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Toms River School Board Under Fire for Huge Raise for Superintendent

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – George Lobman, a candidate for the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, is sounding alarms over what he calls runaway spending and skyrocketing school taxes. The longtime…

October 22, 2025

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Toms River to host Veterans Luncheon honoring local heroes

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The township will celebrate its veterans next month with a community luncheon hosted by Mayor Rodrick, the Toms River Senior Center, and the Toms River Municipal Alliance. The…

October 17, 2025

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Toms River GOP, Chairman Back NJEA Leader Against His Own Republican Candidate

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a strange political twist, the leader of the Ocean County Republican party and his affiliated Toms River Republican party is openly endorsing an NJEA Democrat party boss…

October 16, 2025

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Toms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense

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Toms River man sentenced to six years in prison for firearm offense TOMS RIVER, NJ – Amir Reid, 32, of Toms River, was sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison…

October 15, 2025

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Toms River Mayor Rodrick Announces New Park on Clifton Avenue

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick today announced that he will be performing upgrades and repairs on long neglected parks throughout the community and a new park. Those facilities…

October 14, 2025

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Teens spin and glide at DJ Skate nights in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The beat drops and the blades hit the ice as teens flock to Winding River Ice Rink for weekend DJ Skate nights through the fall and winter. Friday…

October 13, 2025

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Garrison’s late heroics lift Toms River North over Jackson Township in thriller

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A dramatic finish under the Friday night lights saw junior receiver Cole Garrison lead Toms River North to a 21-20 comeback victory over Jackson Township in Shore Conference…

October 13, 2025

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Nor’easter prompts high and dry parking plans in Toms River

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Nor'easter prompts parking guidance in Toms River TOMS RIVER, NJ – Residents are advised on parking options during the nor’easter this weekend. The township has allowed residents to park at any of…

October 11, 2025

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Toms River Settles Mo Hill Sexual Harassment Case Filed by Former Openly Gay Administrator

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River has agreed to settle a longstanding sexual harassment case between former openly gay business administrator Don Guardian and former Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, and other members…

October 9, 2025

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David Ciccozzi: Downtown Toms River Landowner Who Fought for Ten-Story Tower Votes to Defund Lawsuit

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River Councilman David Ciccozzi is fighting to defund Mayor Dan Rodrick’s lawsuit against a high-density ten-story apartment twin tower developer who is suing the town to push…

October 9, 2025

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Toms River Schools Superintendent to Get $80,000 Raise, $308,000 Salary As Teachers, Student Programs Cut

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A special school board meeting to award Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent Michael Citta with a nearly $80,000 raise will be held tonight at In a move drawing…

October 8, 2025

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Convicted Ocean County GOP Chairman Backs NJEA Boss Who Tried to Kick Republican Off Ballot in Toms River Race

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore and his Toms River Republicans have officially endorsed Democrat NJEA union leader Kathy Eagan over her Republican opponent George Lobman for a…

October 8, 2025

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Toms River woman guilty of killing two in Route 571 crash

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Toms River woman found guilty of two counts of vehicular homicide TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 30-year-old woman has been convicted on two counts of vehicular homicide after a jury found she…

October 2, 2025

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Spirit Christmas expands New Jersey holiday pop-ups with new 2025 locations including Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Spirit Christmas, known for its seasonal pop-up shops filled with holiday decor, apparel, and gifts, is returning to New Jersey with an expanded lineup of stores for the…

October 2, 2025

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