Jan. 25: Meet Darth Vader at Friendly's Ice Cream Restaurant
TOMS RIVER – Stars Wars character Darth Vader will make an appearance from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant, 981 Route 37 W in Toms River.…
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Feb. 16: Portrayal of Civil Rights Advocate Madame C. J. Walker
TOMS RIVER – Dr. Daisy Century will portray Madame C. J. Walker, a 19th century entrepreneur and early civil rights advocate, during a speaking event from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 16…
January 12, 2016
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Ocean County residents urged to Keep Storm Drains Clear
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials are reminding residents to keep their local storm drains clean and free of debris as potential winter storms approach. Some long-range forecasts call for a greater…
January 12, 2016
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Arrest in Lakewood Shooting
An arrest has been made following a shooting last Thursday in Lakewood, according to local police. Tom Greene, a 44-year-old resident of Lakewood, was taken into custody the same day police say…
January 11, 2016
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Bartlett and Little Sworn in on Ocean County Board
TOMS RIVER – John C. Bartlett Jr. and Gerry P. Little were sworn in to new three-year terms on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Jan. 6. Bartlett begins his…
January 10, 2016
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March 10: The Harlem Globetrotters at Pine Belt Arena
TOMS RIVER – The Harlem Globetrotters will perform at 7 p.m. March 10 at the Pine Belt Arena, 1245 Old Freehold road in Toms River. The team is celebrating its 90th anniversary…
January 10, 2016
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Feb. 13: Valentine Dinner Dance at Clarion Hotel
TOMS RIVER – A Valentines Dinner Dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37 West in Toms River. The event will feature…
January 9, 2016
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Feb. 6 Black History Month Celebration
TOMS RIVER – A Black History Month celebration will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event is geared…
January 9, 2016
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Christmas Trees to be Used for Dune Building in Ortley Beach
Toms River Township is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to Ortley Beach to help rebuild the sand dunes there. Between now and February 1, 2016, Christmas trees may be brought…
January 9, 2016
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Matt O'Ree, New Bon Jovi Guitarist Gives Words of Encouragement to Aspiring New Jersey Musicians
For years, Matt O’Ree could be found at Surf Taco in Jackson entertaining diners with his weekly acoustic set. This past fall, O’ree, of Holmdel could be found on stage with Bon…
January 9, 2016
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Weekly Blotter: Berkeley Township PD – Dec. 17, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016
The weekly blotter from the Berkeley Township Police Department: Fire Investigation – On December 17th at 6:17 p.m. a township garbage truck caught fire at the Municipal Garage. Patrolman D.J. Williams was…
January 8, 2016
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Woman Spits At, Punches Officer During DUI Arrest
A Toms River woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly punched and spit on a Lacey Township police officer during a traffic stop. Laura Metzger, 35, was…
January 8, 2016
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BREAKING: Brick School District Professionals Executed at Reorg Meeting
BRICK-Led by education insider John Lamella, a Jackson Township School District Administrator, the newly seated Brick Township Board of Education members lined up all of the school district professionals and executed an…
January 8, 2016
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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – December 30, 2015 thru January 4, 2016
Weekly Police Blotter December 30th, 2015 thru January 4th, 2016 . . DUI and Aggravated Assault (Arrest) – On Sunday, January 3, 2016, at 12:34 a.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol…
January 8, 2016
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Prosecutor's Office Claims Contractor Operating with Expired License
TOMS RIVER-On Monday (1/4/16), Seaside Heights residents, Mary and Nick Ditta, responded to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to report a theft by contractor Thomas Carlevale, 29, of Thomas Carlevale Construction in…
January 7, 2016
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Don't Let the Cold Weather Keep Your Golf Game from Being Up to Par
Up to Par Golf Center provides expert and novice golfers of Ocean County with the total golf experience at its indoor facility at One South Main Street in downtown Toms River. No…
January 7, 2016
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Jan. 30: Boot Camp for Business Sales Success
TOMS RIVER – A daylong workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route…
January 6, 2016
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Jan. 16: Winter Beach Blast at Ocean County Mall
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is sponsoring a winter beach blast event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Center Court in Ocean County Mall. The event features games, music and…
January 6, 2016
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Great Backyard Bird Count Events Hosted by Barnegat Bay Partnership
Have you ever wondered which birds live in your backyard? Then join us and be a part of a global bird-counting event organized by the Audubon Society and Cornell University! No single…
January 5, 2016
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Scott M. Colabella Starts Second Term as County Clerk
TOMS RIVER – Scott M. Colabella will be sworn in to his second five-year term as Ocean County Clerk at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 6 inside Courtroom 1 in the county courthouse at…
January 5, 2016
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