Toms River Mourns Loss of Former Mayor
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Robert Toscan, a former mayor of Dover Township, now known as Toms River, has died at the age of 87, local officials announced. Toscan passed away on Monday,…
Fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals in Atlantic City for Toms River drive-by shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Manchester man has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting at a Toms River apartment complex last month,…
Toms River schools on 90-minute delay Thursday due to icy conditions
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Regional Schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening Thursday due to icy conditions from overnight precipitation, district officials announced. The delay will affect all schools…
New Jersey expands ARRIVE Together mental health crisis program to Brick and Toms River
TRENTON, N.J. — The ARRIVE Together program, designed to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, has expanded to Brick Township and Toms River, making it available in New Jersey’s 15…
Toms River North Placed on Lockdown After Parent Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ School
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River High School North was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a mother, upset with the school disciplining her child, confronted school officials and allegedly threatened to…
Toms River Recreation offers Valentine’s cooking class for kids
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation Department is hosting a hands-on cooking class for children in grades K-3 on Wednesday, February 12, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in collaboration…
Ocean County to host free utility assistance event in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents struggling with utility bills will have an opportunity to connect with assistance programs during Ocean County Utility Assistance Day, a free community event scheduled for February 19.…
Toms River police warn of phone donation scam
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Police Department is warning residents about fraudulent phone calls soliciting donations under the department’s name, officials announced Wednesday. Police stated they do not request donations…
Last chance to register for Marine Science Mondays in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The final opportunity to sign up for Marine Science Mondays, a hands-on educational program presented by New Logic Marine Science Camp and the Toms River Recreation Department, is…
Toms River ordinance reduces burdensome regulations and costly expenses for backyard sheds
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is amending its building ordinances to ease permit requirements for small sheds and backyard structures, aiming to reduce financial and regulatory burdens for…
Toms River Rejects New Jersey’s Latest High Density, Low-Income Housing Demands
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The state of New Jersey is trying to force Toms River Township to build almost 700 new high-density affordable housing units, but Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council…
Toms River Republicans Joined by State Leaders to Celebrate First Year Accomplishments of Mayor Rodrick
OCEAN BEACH, NJ – It was standing room only Thursday night at the Channel Marker restaurant in Ocean Beach as state, county, and local Republican leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the…
Toms River man faces prison after pleading guilty in June 2024 shooting
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River resident has pled guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection with a shooting that occurred in…
Fire damages Tri City Plaza in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Tri City Plaza shopping center on Route 9, prompting a swift response from the Pleasant Plains Fire Department and temporary closure…
Toms River Fire Bureau Warns Residents of Ice Risks and Safety
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As winter temperatures drop, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is warning residents about the dangers of walking on frozen bodies of water, emphasizing that even solid-looking…
67-year-old woman fatally struck by car while crossing Route 166 in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 67-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing Route 166 on Sunday evening, police confirmed. Cynthia Ryder was crossing the highway near 1055 Route 166…
Toms River Police seek public’s help identifying suspect vehicle in multiple attempted break-ins
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a truck and its driver connected to two attempted break-ins at local businesses. On December…
Stop & Shop customer in Toms River strikes it big with a $67K lottery win
TRENTON, NJ — A $5 Jersey Jackpot! Fast Play Progressive ticket sold in Toms River has earned one New Jersey lottery player a prize of $67,372. The winning ticket, representing 50% of…
Convicted Murderer Who Shot and Killed Two Men in Deadly Toms River Lover’s Triangle Gets 60 Years in Prison
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 60 years in state prison for the execution-style murders of a father and his friend during a deadly confrontation in…
Toms River Man Missing After Car Found Abandoned at Shelter Cove
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The family of a missing Toms River man is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him after his car was found abandoned at Shelter Cove. Deane LaBranche,…