Barbershop Group Sings for Nurses
OCEAN COUNTY BARBERSHOP CHORUS TO DELIVER “SINGING TELEGRAMS” The men of the Oceanaires are planning to salute healthcare workers with a surprise visit on Valentines Day weekend this year. The plan is…
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Girl Scouts hires Pepenella as Director of Community Development
Lori Pepenella will join the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Monday, February 15, as Director of Community Development. In this new position, Pepenella will oversee Girl Scout special events in Monmouth…
February 10, 2016
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Seaside Heights Administrator: 2016 Gentlemen of the Road Concert in the Works
TOMS RIVER-Seaside Heights Borough Administrator Chris Vaz was interviewed by WOBM AM morning talk radio host Jeremy Grunin on the “Wake Up With Jeremy” show last week and gave some details about…
February 8, 2016
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Donovan Catholic football players sign letters of intent
TOMS RIVER – Two Donovan Catholic High School football players signed National Letters of Intent to play college football recently. Dillon Paprota signed with Bucknell University, while Keyle Schremmer signed with Merrimack…
February 6, 2016
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Ocean County's New Freeholder to Tackle Homeless Problems
TOMS RIVER– Newly appointed Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines said one of her main goals as a freeholder is to work on the problems of poverty and homelessness in the county. Haines…
February 5, 2016
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TD Bring Change
WHO: As part of its “Bring Change” campaign, your local TD Bank’s Penny Arcade will serve as a designated hub to support Matthew Deriggi, a 17 year old living with Duchenne Muscular…
February 5, 2016
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Blizzard beach repairs begin but cash is uncertain
As some Shore towns rush to repair beaches damaged by last week’s blizzard, the mayors are still wondering where they’ll get all the money to pay for the work. The bills for…
February 5, 2016
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Elderly couple hospitalized after vehicle overturns
TOMS RIVER — An elderly couple was hospitalized Tuesday morning after the vehicle they were in was t-boned at an intersection. Phyllis Scardena, 76, of Toms River, was driving in a 2004…
February 5, 2016
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Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton
TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center will serve as a hub where families…
February 5, 2016
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HS BOYS BOWLING: Brick Township’s Malizia Wins Individual Shore Conference Tournament
Junior Jordan Malizia of Brick Township High School defeated Andrew Lazarchick of Brick Memorial on Wednesday, 243-227, in the final round of the Shore Conference Boys Individual Bowling Tournament. Malizia, whose 198.36…
February 5, 2016
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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 26th, 2016 thru February 2nd, 2016
Weekly Police Blotter January 26th thru February 2nd, 2016 . . Warrant Arrest – On Monday, February 1, 2016, at 10:13 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe was on patrol when he observed 32-year-old Paul.…
February 4, 2016
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FB: Officials Inspect Progress of B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton
TOMS RIVER – Local township officials and representatives from Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office inspect the progress of the new B.E.A.T. Center in Silverton. The center will serve as a hub where families…
February 4, 2016
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Singing Valentines
For over 50 years our Toms River based OCEANAIRES CHORUS and our affiliated quartets have brought our entertaining repertoire of songs to delighted audiences throughout Ocean County. In each of the past…
February 3, 2016
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Suspected Ocean County Heroin Dealer Arrested Again…Released Again
TOMS RIVER-On January 20th members of the Toms River Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team concluded a month long investigation regarding heroin distribution throughout the Township. As a result of this investigation a…
February 3, 2016
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Trial starts for man accused of beating elderly neighbor to death
TOMS RIVER – Anthony “Tony” Verdicchio was a 76-year-old creature of habit, who was an avid collector of everything from baseball cards to Disney figurines and who loved flea markets. On the…
January 28, 2016
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Trial starts for man accused of beating elderly neighbor to death
TOMS RIVER – Anthony “Tony” Verdicchio was a 76-year-old creature of habit, who was an avid collector of everything from baseball cards to Disney figurines and who loved flea markets. On the…
January 28, 2016
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OC Prosecutors Honor Man for Helping ID Suspect
In a ceremony Tuesday the Ocean County Prosecutors Office honored the owner of an area auto body shop for his role in cracking a hit-and-run case. Alan Picker, owner of All Time…
January 20, 2016
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Water main break forces closure of road in North Dover
From the Toms River Police Department: Avoid New Hampshire Avenue between Church Road & Silverton Road due to a water main break. The road will be closed for vehicles travelling both North and…
January 20, 2016
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Weekly Police Blotter – Lacey Township Police Department – January 12th thru 18th, 2016
Weekly Police Blotter January 12th thru 18th, 2016 . . DUI (Arrest) – On Monday, January 18, 2016, at 10:09 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the area of Haines Street in the…
January 20, 2016
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Ocean County Chambers of Commerce Form Commerce Coalition with the Board of Chosen Freeholders
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County’s regional chambers of commerce are initiating a joint effort with the Board of Chosen Freeholders to promote business growth in the state’s sixth largest county. On the…
January 18, 2016
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