Criminal Public Corruption Complaint Lodged Against Four Toms River Council Members

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A criminal complaint has been filed with the Office of the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey regarding criminal actions performed by Toms River Councilmembers David…

South Jersey Transportation Officials Indicted Over Not Paying Bills, Toms River Could Be Next

Toms River, NJ — Two current and former South Jersey Transportation Authority officials face criminal charges after prosecutors accused them of using public power to punish a political opponent during a bitter…

Toms River MUA Commissioners to Continue Free Healthcare Plans After Council Blocks Vote to End Them

Toms River, NJ – A bitter political battle over taxpayer-funded health benefits exploded again in Toms River this week after a divided township council voted to indefinitely block an effort to strip…

Toms River Summer Camp Registration Opens as Spots Expected to Fill Within Minutes

Toms River, NJ – Parents across Toms River are racing to secure summer camp spots for their children as township officials warn some of the most popular programs could fill within minutes…

Toms River, Mayor Rodrick Welcomes New Shawarma Restaurant on Fischer Boulevard

Toms River, NJ – Toms River officials joined business owners this week to celebrate the opening of one of the township’s newest restaurants, bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to a busy stretch of…

‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate…

Toms River Schools Approves 35% Superintendent Raise After Desperate Sell Off Of Trees and Properties

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After years of selling off assets, clearing trees from school property and warning residents about deep financial instability, the Toms River Regional School District has approved a new…

Pretrial Release Denied: Former Toms River Firefighter Was Armed And Ready to Kill Before Being Shot By Cops

South Toms River, NJ – A former Toms River firefighter accused of driving from Maine to Ocean County armed with firearms, body armor, and dozens of ammunition magazines before a confrontation with…

Former Hillside Police Officer from Toms River Sentenced in Drunk-Driving Crash That Killed Maryland Couple in Tinton Falls

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A former Hillside police officer received a prison sentence Friday for a drunken-driving crash that killed a married couple after his pickup truck flew off the Garden State Parkway…

Toms River Memorial Day Parade to Honor Fallen Service Members on May 25 in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Thousands of residents, veterans, first responders and community groups are expected to line Main Street on Monday, May 25, as Toms River hosts its annual Memorial Day Parade,…

Toms River Recreation Expands Spring Lineup With Yoga, Fitness, Zumba and Chess Camps

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents looking for outdoor fitness classes, family activities, and youth programs will find a packed spring and summer schedule through the Toms River Department of Recreation, with everything…

NJ Attorney General’s Office Sends South Toms River Police Shootout Investigation Back to Ocean County Prosecutor

South Toms River, N.J. — A police-involved shooting that left a Toms River firefighter wounded and facing multiple attempted murder charges will now be investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office after…

Toms River Firefighter, EMT Identified as Gunman in Shootout With Police in South Toms River

South Toms River, NJ – A late-night police encounter regarding an alleged domestic incident escalated into a reported shootout on Tuesday, April 29, leaving a suspect wounded and now facing multiple murder…

South Toms River Rec Asks Families to Return Missing Gaga Ball from Neighborhood Pit

South Toms River, NJ — A small but telling community issue is unfolding at South Toms River Recreation, where officials say a ball left out for neighborhood children has gone missing, prompting…

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Toms River Teacher Juggles Motherhood, Classroom, and Volunteer Firefighting Role

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Answering emergency calls while raising two young children and teaching advanced math, Erin Seneca has built a life around service in multiple forms. The Toms River resident joined…

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

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Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an…

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Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities

Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…

Asbury Park Man Gets 20 Years for Deadly Toms River Shooting That Left 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Toms River, NJ — A late-night shooting outside a Hookah lounge that left one man dead and two others wounded has led to a 20-year state prison sentence for an Asbury Park…

Toms River GOP Club Leader, Police Dept. Employee Arrested on Assault Charge, Held in Ocean County Jail

Toms River, NJ — A local Republican club leader is being held without bail after authorities charged him with assault in Ocean County, according to jail records filed Monday. Michael Anthony Mailot,…

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