Toms River Democrats Join Bi-Partisan Effort Against Murphy School Funding Formula

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Council Democrats Terrance Turnbach and Laurie Huryk joined in a bi-partisan legislative effort with Republican Dan Rodrick to join Republicans tonight to speak out against school funding cuts in…

American Legion Post Shows Off New Victory Garden

TOMS RIVER-American Legion Post 129 showed off their new Victory Garden along with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Councilwoman Laurie Huryk and Councilmen Terrance Turnbach and Maurice Hill. According to…

Kelaher, Petro Raise Pride Flag Over Toms River

TOMS RIVER-The Demographics of Toms River are slowly changing in a more progressive direction. Once a staunch conservative stronghold, those times are slowly changing. 15 years ago, Downtown Toms River was home…

“Anti-Semitic” Mailers Commonplace in Toms River, Jackson Political Campaigns

TOMS RIVER-Last week, the Toms River Township Council censured one of their own, Councilman Daniel Rodrick after a postcard mailer by his campaign detailed political and financial transactions between Councilman Maurice “Mo”…

Non-Profit Clubhouse Live Music Venue Opens In Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER-Downtown Toms River just got a little bit hip and we’re not talking about another place for lawyers in suits to enjoy a latte, we’re talking about The Clubhouse of Toms…

Andy Kim Sneaks Quietly into Toms River Library for Visit with “Residents”, Doubles Down on Pelosi Vote

TOMS RIVER, NJ-Congressman Andy Kim, fresh out of his “inauguration” as some of his fellow freshmen say quietly snuck in and out of a Toms River meet and greet this weekend at…

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Recognize 26 Young Women with Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 26 exceptional young women with the Girl Scout Gold Award on Tuesday, June 12, at Branches Catering, Long Branch. First presented more than 100…

Woman Pleads Guilty on Manslaughter Charges for Pool Drowning

by Al DellaFave, OCPO POINT PLEASANT-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the guilty plea of Jelani Webster, 19, of Trenton, in connection with the drowning death of Anijyah Price, 23,…

Democrats Gain Three Seats on Toms River Council

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Township Republicans are reeling after a series of narrow losses in the polls on election night cost the party three seats on the all-Republican council. In Ward 1, Democrat…

How a Grisly Murder Shaped Toms River's No-Knock Ordinance

TOMS RIVER-It was a sunny and warm June morning in 2004 when criminal investigators were canvassing the Dover Township neighborhoods around Chestnut Street that would eventually lead to Toms River’s enacting of a…