Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Toms River Mayor Once Again Asking for More Beach Sand After Nor’Easter Erodes Ortley Beach
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill today is asking the federal government to once again replenish sand lost due to a nor’easter this past weekend in Ortley Beach. Hill…
Outdoor Dining Night Out Returns to Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When the lights go dark on Friday the 13th, this week, they will be coming out. Yes, the tables of restaurants in Downtown Toms River will be out…
Toms River Lowes Store Makes Suprise Donation to Toms River SPEAR Program
Toms River Schools Brief Toms River Lowe’s—inspired by store manager Tim Ansbach and rep Joe Pompilio—surprised High School South teacher Tim O’Leary with an impromptu donation for his Project SPEAR-IT program. Approximately…
Successful Toms River School Program Featured in United Way Documentary
Toms River Regional Schools Brief May 5, 2022— A few weeks ago, Colossus Media Group– on behalf of the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties– visited High School South to produce a…
Toms River Officials Seek to Seize Private Land Under Eminent Domain to Stop North Dover Development
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River officials are once again ready to open the township coffers to buy private land in the North Dover section of town in an attempt to curb…
Looking for something else to do in Toms River as Food Festival is canceled?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Toms River Food Festival might have been canceled due to rain, but here are a few events you can check out instead this weekend. Ocean County…
Storm Flushes Out Toms River Food Festival
Toms River, NJ – Toms River Township’s annual Downtown Toms River Food Festival has been canceled due to forecasted rain all weekend long. With a scheduled date for Saturday and a rain…
Toms River to Host Annual Food Festival This Saturday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The annual Toms River Food Festival, hosted by the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District is coming back to town this weekend. The event is held on Washington…
A Drive-Thru Chipotle Is Coming to Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Planning Board has announced its approval of a drive-thru Chipotle restaurant at the intersection of Washington Street and Route 37. The company went before the…
Staffing Shortage Prompts $29 Per Hour Rate for Toms River School Bus Drivers
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional School District is offering $29 per hour to school bus drivers as it attempts to properly staff its fleet of school buses during an…
The Toms River Bubble Has a New Name, But Will it Stick With Visitors?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools’ Bennet Indoor Sports Complex has a new name, but will it stick? Selling the naming rights for buildings in the Toms River School…
According to Yelp Reviewers, These Are the Top 5 Diners in the Toms River Area
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey is known for diners. Some are good. Some are bad. Many are just hands down incredible for their options and dishes. Most people have their go-to…
South River DPW Announces Spring Hydrant Flushing
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – The South River Water Department’s 2022 spring hydrant flushing program runs from May 2nd until May 19th. During hydrant flushing, there may be a decrease in water pressure…
South River Weekly Crime Report
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – The South River Police Department has released a series of crime blotter reports for week of April 21-27, 2022. During this time, police responded to 4 fire calls,…
Toms River Councilman Says Not Afraid of FBI Investigations After Town Makes $100k Crony Hire
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With multiple ongoing investigations by state and federal authorities into the hiring practices of the Ocean County GOP by the Department of Justice and the Attorney General’s Office,…
“I’m Not Concerned With the FBI”, Toms River Councilman Says after $100k Patronage Hire
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Kevin Geoghegan defiantly declared that he’s not afraid of the FBI ahead of his vote to hire a political friend, Maria Maruca, to a job…
Toms River Police Department Says Cops Can’t Smoke Weed Off Hours as State Weed War Rages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department today said they would join a growing list of law enforcement agencies across New Jersey that will defy New Jersey Attorney General Matt…
Toms River Man Ran Successful Donut Operation While Taking State Disability Payments from NJ Transit Job
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River man stood before the U.S. District Court in Illinois and admitted he was collecting disability payments from his former job at NJ Transit while operating…
Toms River Mayor to Give $132,000 Public Job to Former Councilwoman Who Lost Election
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Last November, the voters of Toms River sent a clear message to Mayor Maurice Hill and his splinter Republican faction when they overwhelmingly voted against Hill’s candidates, including…
Discover Toms River: The Old “Pathmark” Plaza is Becoming Quite the Entertainment Hub
TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s technically called “Indian Head Plaza”, but more commonly referred to as the Home Depot plaza or in the past, the Pathmark plaza before that store shut down.…