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Toms River man arrested after dropping gun in church, falsely claiming to be police officer

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — A Toms River man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly dropping a gun inside a church and falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer, authorities said.…

November 21, 2024

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Toms River Welcomes New VA Clinic, New Jobs and Better Veteran Healthcare to the Community

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The VA New Jersey Healthcare System announced the official opening of its new Toms River Clinic at 1051 Hooper Avenue, set to welcome its first patients on Tuesday.…

November 20, 2024

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Five Great Chinese Takeout Choices in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s Saturday. Who wants to cook after staying up late last night for a very disappointing night with Netflix? Give it a second chance, this time, with a…

November 16, 2024

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Toms River planning board rejects five-story apartment complex over non-conforming issues

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River planning board has denied a proposal to build a five-story apartment complex with ground-floor retail in the downtown district, citing zoning violations, traffic concerns, and…

November 16, 2024

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Toms River Township Recognizes Lifelong Community Service of Former Mayor Joseph Vicari

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council recognized retired Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari on Tuesday night, honoring his extensive public service career and community contributions. The ceremony included a…

November 14, 2024

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Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Simplify Town’s Confusing and Inconsistent Beuracratic Structure Approved by Council

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In a recent announcement, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a plan to reorganize the town’s bureaucratic structure, targeting what he describes as “confusing and inconsistent” designations for departments and divisions. The…

November 14, 2024

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Toms River to Require Utility Companies to Pay For and Fully Pave Roads After They’re Dug Up

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TOMS RIVER – The township of Toms River, New Jersey, is advancing an ordinance requiring utility companies to properly repave roads they dig up, particularly if the roads have been recently paved.…

November 14, 2024

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Former Toms River Councilman Springs Drunk Driver Who Killed Beloved Ocean County Restaurateur

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TOMS RIVER, NJ—Robert Popovics was a beloved community member in Ocean County. His family owned the popular Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and he was an avid fisherman well-respected in the shore…

November 14, 2024

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Toms River planning board denies new five story downtown apartment building

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A second large apartment complex planned for Downtown Toms River was rejected last night by the planning board due to the impact the non-conforming project would pose to…

November 13, 2024

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Toms River’s Homeless Camp is Closing, Nobody Will Spend Winter in the Cold Under New Plan

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In October, Mayor Daniel Rodrick secured approval from the Township Council to allocate some unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds to house homeless residents currently living in wooded encampments…

November 13, 2024

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Toms River to Honor Local Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Parade

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Township Council are inviting members of the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony in Downtown…

November 9, 2024

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Toms River native brings music to Franklin Park Zoo in unique performance for animals

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DORCHESTER, Mass. — Angie Amato, a Toms River native and student at Berklee College of Music, recently took part in an unconventional performance aimed at an unusual audience: the animals at New…

November 8, 2024

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Byrne Defeats Cory Booker Democrat Easily in Toms River Council Election

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Republicans in Toms River have maintained control of the town council after William Byrne, 82, defeated Democrat Zach Dougherty, a 23-year-old former Cory Booker intern, for the Ward 2 seat. With Byrne…

November 6, 2024

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Five Nice Toms River Restaurants to Escape Election Night Madness

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If you’re looking to treat yourself to a night out and escape the election frenzy, Toms River has a lineup of fine dining gems ready to help you unwind. Each offers something…

November 5, 2024

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Silverton First Aid Swindled $750,000 According to Toms River Lawsuit Claim

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Earlier this year, Toms River Township stopped dispatching the Silver First Aid Squad after township officials learned that the non-governmental 501c3 corporation had cheated the township out of…

November 4, 2024

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Toms River Senior Center Hosts Fall Harvest Party

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Senior Center celebrated the season with its annual Fall Harvest Party on Friday, October 25, bringing together 150 local seniors for a lively afternoon of…

November 3, 2024

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Toms River students paint downtown storefronts for 85th annual Halloween parade

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — High school students in Toms River added a festive touch to downtown storefronts ahead of the town’s 85th annual Halloween parade, set to begin Thursday at 7 p.m.…

October 31, 2024

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Toms River Man Among Six New Jersey correctional officers charged in assault and cover-up at youth facility

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TRENTON, N.J. — Six correctional officers from the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Burlington County face criminal charges following an alleged assault on an inmate and subsequent attempts to cover up…

October 31, 2024

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Toms River School Board Candidates Focus on Taxes, Spending, and Student Performance

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Toms River – In a bid to address the challenges facing Toms River School District, Maria Matarazzo and Diane Oxley have joined forces to run for the Toms River School Board. Running…

October 29, 2024

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Toms River Closes Homeless Camps – Secures Out-of-Town Housing

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Toms River’s wooded homeless camps are set to close as Mayor Daniel Rodrick received approval from the Township Council to use unallocated American Rescue Plan funds for temporary hotel housing for those…

October 29, 2024

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