A recent event at the Toms River Senior Center

Free Medicare help for Toms River seniors at two-hour enrollment event

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Toms River, NJ – Seniors in Toms River will get a free, in-person breakdown of Medicare options and prescription help during a special two-hour session scheduled for Thursday, September 18 from 12…

August 18, 2025

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Toms River to host outdoor family movie night at Riverwood Park with Monsters University on big screen

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Toms River, NJ – Families are invited to Riverwood Park on Monday, August 26, for a free outdoor screening of Monsters University as part of Toms River’s Neighborhood Movie Night in the…

August 17, 2025

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Toms River summer concert series rolls on with The Benjamins and fireworks at Shelter Cove

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Toms River, NJ – The summer isn’t over yet in Toms River, where the next installment of the township’s Summer Concert Series takes place Tuesday night at 7 p.m. with a performance…

August 17, 2025

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Toms River Church Drops Plan For Homeless Shelter Under Threat of Eminent Domain

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Toms River, NJ – Fearing Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council would move forward on a plan to use eminent domain to seize a waterfront parcel of on a…

August 16, 2025

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Phil Murphy visiting the Toms River field of Dreams

Toms River Field of Dreams hailed for transforming inclusive recreation with state support

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – What began as a vision for an accessible baseball field has grown into a full-scale inclusive recreation complex that now serves thousands of families with special needs —…

August 16, 2025

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Teen indicted in Toms River hit-and-run that killed woman

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Toms River, NJ – An 18-year-old man from Lake Hiawatha has been indicted in connection with a fatal crash in Toms River that left one woman dead and her husband seriously injured…

August 14, 2025

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Family movie night brings Garfield to Skyview Park in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Families are set to gather this evening for a community movie night featuring The Garfield Movie at Skyview Park, part of the township’s Neighborhood Movie Night in the…

August 12, 2025

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South Toms River driver hit with homicide and gun charges

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SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ – A 41-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and multiple related charges in connection with a June crash that killed a woman in South Toms River, according to…

August 11, 2025

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Toms River offering August camps for kids including sports, STEM, and CSI

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — With August in full swing, the Toms River Recreation Department is inviting families to sign up children for a variety of weekly camps and clinics designed to keep…

August 10, 2025

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Garfield movie to light up Toms River’s Skyview Park Tuesday night

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Families can grab blankets and chairs for an outdoor screening of The Garfield Movie this Tuesday at Skyview Park as part of the township’s Neighborhood Movie Night in…

August 9, 2025

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Toms River summer concert to feature NJ British Invasion and fireworks at Shelter Cove

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Toms River, NJ – Music and fireworks are coming to Shelter Cove Beach this Sunday night as part of Toms River’s ongoing summer concert series, another free community concert presented by Mayor…

August 6, 2025

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Gunfire erupts at Toms River apartment complex late Sunday night

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Toms River, NJ – Shots rang out just before midnight Sunday at the Winteringham Village Apartment complex, prompting a police investigation but leaving no reported injuries. The shooting occurred around 11:40 p.m.…

August 6, 2025

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WWII hero Bud Lomell to be honored as Toms River VA clinic gets new name

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The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to rename the Toms River Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in honor of one of the most decorated and pivotal figures of World War II, Second Lieutenant…

August 4, 2025

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Movie in the Park tonight in Toms River features Finding Nemo

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Toms River’s Neighborhood Movie Night in the Park series continues Monday, August 4, with a family-friendly outdoor showing of Finding Nemo at Silverton Park. Hosted by Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River…

August 4, 2025

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Toms River invites residents to hit local beaches and pool during sunny weather stretch

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With clear skies and warm temperatures expected throughout the week, Toms River Township is encouraging residents and visitors to take full advantage of its local recreational offerings, including Ortley Beach, Bay Beach…

August 3, 2025

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Road worker killed by drunk driver in Toms River

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A 50-year-old road construction worker was fatally struck early Thursday morning in Toms River by a pickup truck driven by a man now charged with driving while intoxicated, officials said. The crash…

August 2, 2025

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Jackson Township man indicted for murder and eluding after fatal stabbing in Toms River

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been indicted for murder, attempted murder, and multiple weapons offenses stemming from a deadly stabbing incident in May, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

August 1, 2025

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Toms River man arrested after investigators find child sex abuse images on USB drive

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 39-year-old Toms River man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, officials announced…

August 1, 2025

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Some Toms River Councilmembers Say Veterans Lack Skills to Be Police Officers, Citing PTSD, Violence, Training

by Phil Stilton (USMC 1991-1995) TOMS RIVER, NJ – American veterans are not fit to serve as police officers in Toms River. That was the loud and clear message delivered by anti-veteran…

July 31, 2025

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Toms River Appoints 33-Year Veteran Cop as New Chief of Police

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officially named a new top cop Monday night as Mayor Dan Rodrick swore in Chief Guy Maire during the Township Council meeting. Mayor Rodrick nominated Maire…

July 31, 2025

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