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Toms River Fire Officials Warn Public Over Risk of Clothes Dryer Fires

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is raising awareness about the dangers of dryer-related fires, which are a significant fire hazard in homes across the country. In…

September 13, 2024

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Toms River sensory trailer available at Comfort Food Festival

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Mayor’s Special Needs Advisory Council will provide a sensory trailer at the upcoming Comfort Food Festival, the township government announced Wednesday. The festival, organized…

September 11, 2024

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Toms River to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony honoring local victims

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor those lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including two residents, Patricia Mary…

September 11, 2024

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Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention emphasizes importance of home escape plans

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for a well-practiced…

September 7, 2024

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Toms River Marina Garage Damaged by Fire

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Firefighters from multiple Toms River fire companies responded to a structure fire at a repair garage located at 120 Kettle Creek Road in the Silverton section of the…

September 6, 2024

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An 87-Year-Old Tradition: Toms River Halloween Parade Will Be Here Before You Know It

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The Toms River Halloween Parade is not just a small-town celebration—it’s a colossal event with over a century of history. The tradition began in 1937, organized by the Toms River Fire Company…

September 6, 2024

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Toms River to Decide Future of Canceled Downtown Twin Towers Site

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick has canceled plans for a ten-story apartment complex in downtown Toms River, ending a years-long controversy over the proposed development. The project, to be built…

September 6, 2024

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Manchester Police Arrest Toms River Man in Connection with Series of Vehicle Burglaries

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 30-year-old Toms River man, Cody Diaz, has been arrested following a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township on…

September 5, 2024

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Toms River Municipal Band to perform final concert in 2024 series

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Municipal Band will hold its last performance in the 2024 Ocean County Carousel of Music concert series tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean…

September 4, 2024

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Toms River school teachers, and faculty get pumped up for upcoming year with pep rally

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Regional School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a lively all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Tuesday. Teachers, custodians, nurses, and other…

September 4, 2024

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Two from Toms River among three indicted for COVID-19 relief program fraud

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CAMDEN, N.J. — Three New Jersey residents have been indicted for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, with two of the three also charged with defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs,…

September 4, 2024

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Two Pets Lost in Toms River House Fire

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — On Sunday, September 1st, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 2, along with East Dover Fire Company, responded to a report of…

September 3, 2024

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What’s Going There? A New Restaurant Announced at Vacant Ex-Charlie Brown’s in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Don’t tell anyone we told you, but a new restaurant is rumored to be coming to Toms River’s Silverton section, to take over the former spot of Charlie…

September 3, 2024

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Toms River is Hosting a Comfort Food Festival in September

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Toms River, NJ – The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District will host the Comfort Food Festival on Washington Street this Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will feature…

August 29, 2024

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Toms River Puts Brakes on Illegal Homeless Shelter Operating Inside Public Park

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Toms River, NJ – For years, the recreation building at Toms River’s Riverwood Park has been used each winter to house the homeless during cold winter days. That was under a program…

August 29, 2024

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Toms River To Host Another Free Movie Night Featuring The Incredibles at Huddy Park

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents of Toms River can look forward to a family-friendly evening at Huddy Park on September 3, as the township hosts a free outdoor screening of The Incredibles.…

August 29, 2024

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Bomb Scare at Toms River Hospital Was a Hoax, Here’s a Picture of the ‘Bomb’

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A bomb scare at the Community Medical Center in Toms River prompted a swift response from local and state law enforcement on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of…

August 27, 2024

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Toms River Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary of Skatepark with Skate Jam

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents gathered over the weekend to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Toms River Skatepark with a special event hosted by Mayor Dan Rodrick Toms River…

August 27, 2024

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Toms River Skatepark to Host 3rd Anniversary Jam with Jeff Jones and Hell on Wheels

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — Tomorrow, the Toms River Skatepark will celebrate its third anniversary with an exciting event featuring the Hell on Wheels team and local skateboarding legend Jeff Jones. Skateboarding enthusiasts…

August 23, 2024

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3-Year-Old Child Dies in Toms River Swimming Pool Drowning

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A young child was found unresponsive in a Toms River swimming pool on Wednesday. First responder’s efforts to save the child, including CPR, were unsuccessful. Minutes after receiving…

August 23, 2024

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