Bruce Springsteen’s Big Mouth Causes Local Tribute Band to Lose Gig at Popular Toms River Restaurant

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Bruce Springsteen tribute band lost a scheduled gig at a popular Toms River bar after the singer’s recent political comments during his European tour prompted concerns from…

May 27, 2025

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Toms River celebrates Memorial Day in remembrance of fallen veterans

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Toms River honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade and wreath ceremony TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents gathered in downtown Toms River on Monday morning to observe Memorial Day with a…

May 26, 2025

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Toms River woman killed in rollover crash on Garden State Parkway entrance ramp

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 20-year-old woman was killed early Sunday after being ejected from her vehicle during a single-car crash on a Garden State Parkway entrance ramp in Ocean County, according to…

May 26, 2025

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Toms River summer theater camp nearing capacity at High School South

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Limited spots remain for Toms River Recreation’s summer theater camp, set to take place at Toms River High School South. The program is part of the township’s seasonal…

May 25, 2025

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Toms River offers stand-up paddleboarding classes for ages 16 and up this summer

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has partnered with Coastline Adventures to launch a series of group stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) classes for residents ages 16 and older, beginning in late June…

May 25, 2025

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Driver who fled fatal crash in Toms River arrested and charged

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday evening on Route 37 near the Mathis Bridge has been identified and charged following his capture near the barrier…

May 25, 2025

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Pedestrian struck near St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency personnel responded Saturday evening to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in front of St. Joseph’s Church on Hooper Avenue, prompting a road closure and an active…

May 24, 2025

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Talkin’ Toms River: Toms River Recreation Gearing Up for Busy and Fun-Filled Summer

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With summer around the corner, Toms River’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a packed season of events and programs, according to Director Rick Perrine, who…

May 24, 2025

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Toms River man charged in string of Brick Township business burglaries

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Toms River man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of commercial burglaries in Brick Township, police announced Tuesday. Alfred John Oliveri Jr., 67,…

May 23, 2025

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Motorcyclist injured in Toms River crash on Jumping Brook Road

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Jumping Brook Road in Toms River on Friday night, where one person was reported injured. The happened at around…

May 23, 2025

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Toms River reinstates summer teen curfew for Barrier Island areas

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township has reinstated its seasonal juvenile curfew for the Barrier Island areas, effective Friday, as part of an emergency declaration aimed at preventing disorderly behavior during…

May 23, 2025

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Toms River offers summer paddleboarding and bodyboarding camps for kids

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation is teaming up with Coastline Adventures to host a series of youth summer camps focused on water sports, including stand-up paddleboarding and bodyboarding, at two…

May 23, 2025

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Toms River opens Snug Harbor pool season pass sales with early bird discounts

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Season passes for the Snug Harbor Municipal Pool are now on sale through the Toms River Recreation Office, with discounted rates available through June 1. The passes offer…

May 23, 2025

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One Toms River candidate is being financed by dark-money PAC tied to homeless campus lobbyist and downtown developers

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Reports filed by Anthony Ricotta show that his campaign is nearly fully funded by downtown developers, downtown property investors, homeless shelter advocates and a lawyer tied to the…

May 23, 2025

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Toms River beach badges now on sale, in-season rates start next week

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township beach badges for the 2025 season have been on sale since April 1, offering residents and visitors access to Ortley Beach on the ocean and…

May 22, 2025

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Toms River to host youth karate classes with Master Keith this summer

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Children ages 5 to 14 will have the opportunity to learn martial arts this summer through Toms River Recreation’s karate classes led by Master Keith of Kum Sung…

May 22, 2025

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Cherry Hill East sweeps Toms River North in straight sets to improve to 10-2

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CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Cherry Hill East improved to 10-2 on the season with a dominant 5-0 victory over winless Toms River North on Wednesday, winning every match without dropping a single…

May 22, 2025

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Toms River man pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material and faces a potential decade in state prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced.…

May 22, 2025

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Sexual assault suspect held on ICE detainer in Toms River jail

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man identified as Jorge Macas-Vera is being held in the Ocean County Jail without bail following his arrest on charges related to the sexual assault of a…

May 21, 2025

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Toms River Boosts Summer Programs After Police Camp Cancellation

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Today, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick expressed disappointment after the Toms River Police Department announced it will no longer be hosting its annual police summer camp. The Toms…

May 20, 2025

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