Toms River Towing Operator Recognized for Gift of Kindness
by Jillian Messina, TRPD TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Mike from Freedom Towing & Recovery, LLC learned about a young mother who came upon difficult …
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Toms River Little League Softball Returns Home as State Champs after Regional Loss
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Little League Girls Softball All-Stars return home as state champions, going further than any other Little League softball …
The Beach is Just Gone, Portions of Toms River and Brick Beaches Vanish into the Ocean
TOMS RIVER, NJ -Despite massive efforts to rebuild the beaches along the northern barrier island at the Jersey Shore, Mother Nature continues to show local …
South River Police Blotter: Here’s What Happened
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Police in South River have released details about the following incidents that took place in June. The report was released on …
The Battle For Jackson: Republicans Meet to Choose 2022 Mayoral Candidate Tonight
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The battle over who will control the Jackson Republican Club and who the club will choose as the nominee for the …
Toms River, Brick, Jackson in Top 10 Most Moved Out of Towns in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new homeowner migration report by MoveBuddah shows that New Jersey is the most moved out of state, but the Ocean …
Mayor Hill Says His 10-Story Downtown Toms River Apartment Towers Project ‘Looks Nice on Paper’
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For years, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill has sandbagged residents regarding the truth about the new massive twin tower apartment building …
Seasons Kosher Grocery Coming to Toms River’s North Dover Section as Demand Grows
TOMS RIVER, NJ – For years, the lot at the southwest side of the Cox Cro Road and Route 9 intersection has remained vacant and …
Toms River Driver Charged after Throwing Water Bottle at Car During Fit of Road Rage
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Toms River woman was charged after throwing a water bottle, striking another driver in a fit of road rage on …
Toms River Little League Softball Wins Game 1 At Mid-Atlantic Tournament 6-2
BRISTOL, CT – The Toms River Little League Girls Softball All-Stars defeated Georgetown Little League of Delaware 6-2 to open the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament on …
Toms River Township Under Water Restrictions Due To Extreme Heat, Dry Weather
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After New Jersey American Water ordered a cutback on water usage on the barrier island, Veolia Water South Jersey, the provider …
Toms River Little League Softball All-Stars to Start Mid-Atlantic Tournament on Sunday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The New Jersey State Little League Softball Champions from Toms River Little League is in Bristol, Connecticut today getting ready to …
Shore Police Track BMW Stolen Out of New York City Before Deploying Spikes, Making Arrest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Newark man who was riding in a BMW stolen out of New York City got off the Garden State Parkway …
Ortley Beach Bash and Fireworks Tonight
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ – The biggest party at the shore is at Ortley Beach tonight as the Friends of Ortley Beach host their annual Beach …
Three Family Members Killed in Crash in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Three members of a family from China were killed in a car crash early Friday morning in Toms River at the …
Ocean and Monmouth Counties Placed on Water Usage Restrictions, Odd, Even Watering Days
TOMS RIVER, NJ – American Water, a major regional water service utility is now asking residents to cut back on watering amid a short-term drought …
Some Toms River Township Residents Placed on Water Restrictions
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Toms River’s barrier island water communities, you are now being advised to cut back on your outdoor …
Boston-area commuter jumps off bridge into river after fire aboard train
By Randi Love (Reuters) – A Boston-area commuter jumped off a bridge into a river on Thursday morning after a fire on board a transit …
Dad Who Killed Son Day After New Jersey Denied Mom Emergency Custody Indicted for Murder
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The State of New Jersey has failed a young boy and his mother in Ocean County, and now he is dead. …
Harley Davidson Moves Out of Lakewood, What’s Next for the Old Roller Rink?
LAKEWOOD, NJ – From the 1960s until 2000, the Lakewood roller rink provided an entertainment outlet for teens, adults and families through the roaring disco …
New York City Firefighters Rescue Dog Thrown Off Harlem River Bridge
NEW YORK, NY – Firefighters aboard Marine 4 patrolling in the Harlem River rescued a dog that was thrown off a nearby bridge. According to …
South River Spraying for Mosquitos on Wednesday
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – The Mosquito Commission will be spraying in South River on Wednesday. Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Commission will be …
Under Maruca’s Management, Toms River Animal Shelter Facing Complaints, Criticism, Council Investigation
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Animal Shelter is under fire and the Toms River Council has announced it will launch an investigation into …
Bomb Found Under Passaic River Bridge by Magnet Fisherman
NUTLEY, NJ – On Saturday, a magnet fisherman found a bomb under a bridge in the Passaic River, leading the Essex County Bomb Squad to …
Toms River and Manchester Will Soon Have their First Kosher Supermarkets
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With the everchanging population base in the Toms River and surrounding five towns area, the need for Kosher supermarkets has finally …
This Year’s Toms River Vest-A-Cop Event to Be Held Downtown
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Pizza Hut is out, and Downtown Toms River is in as the Toms River Police Department hosts their annual event to …
Water Company Advising Shore Residents to Use Less Water as Summer Heats Up
LAKEWOOD, NJ – New Jersey American Water is asking residents to start odd and even day watering schedules to avoid future mandatory restrictions as summer …
Middle River Man Charged for Murder of Daniel James Harris
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – A Middle River man, 21-year-old Ja’Quan Greenwas charged with the murder of 20-year-old Daniel James Harris of Lanham in District …
Toms River Resident Named Ms. New Jersey Senior America
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township TOMS RIVER, NJ – During Wednesday’s Council Meeting, the township presented Bettyjean Pace, a longtime resident of Toms River, …
Toms River’s Blue Star Highway Memorial Gets Water Upgrade
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River has turned on the water for the Garden Club of Toms River that maintains the Blue …
Toms River Sensory Vehicle Will Be At This Weekend’s Downtown Summer Street Festival
by Art Gallagher, Toms River Township Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities’ Sensory Activation Vehicle is in position and ready to serve those …
Toms River Little League Softball All-Stars Defeat Robbinsville to Advance in Little League Play
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The girls of the Toms River Little League Softball All-Stars have defeated perennial powerhouse Robbinsville Little League to win the 2022 …
Four People Rescued in Two East River Mishaps
NEW YORK, NY – Police operating along New York City’s East River were busy this past weekend with two water rescues, rescuing four people from …
Toms River Murder Suspect to be Released From Jail Again by Judge, it Was Just a For a Happy Meal
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A murder suspect who was recently reincarcerated for violating his terms of pre-trial release is about to be released again by …
After Crushing Defeat, Ginny Haines Caught Emptying Out GOP Headquarters in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines is still a Republican, but on Thursday night, the elder stateswoman was seen with a male …
Toms River Woman Slapped with DWI Charged After Refusing Breathalyzer Test
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Toms Rive woman was pulled over by police in Lacey Township after they noticed her driving erratically Monday evening at …
White River Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a White River, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual …
Woman Charged with Drug-Induced Death of South Toms River Man
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Pleasantville woman has been charged for the death of a man who died from a dose of fentanyl-laced heroin in …
Car Thefts On the Rise in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Car theft crimes are on the rise in Toms River, Mayor Maurice Hill acknowledged today. Thieves from New Jersey’s cities are …
Toms River Motorcycle Cop Recovering After Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Toms River police officer who was injured in a crash while riding his police motorcycle has been released from the …
South River Police Blotter: Here’s What Happened
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Police in South River have released details about several motor vehicle crashes recently. “Our weekly police blotter highlights noteworthy incidents that …
Scam Artist Contractor Arrested After Defrauding Several Toms River Victims
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Police have arrested a scam artist, but others lurk in the community and residents should always beware. According to …
Toms River Car Fire Linked to Faulty Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A car fire in Toms River has been traced back to an overheated faulty lithium-ion battery charger. According to Chief Inspector …
South River Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – The South River Police Department has announced the following call for service. “Our weekly police blotter highlights noteworthy incidents that occur …
Toms River Councilman Rescues Boater After Vessel Capsizes in Barnegat Bay
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – It was a rough and windy day Wednesday on the Barnegat Bay. With a strong south wind, the Barnegat Bay was …
Days After Toms River Gets Bulletproof Backpacks For Kids, NJ Dems Want Them Banned
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Earlier this week, it was reported that a donation of 20 bulletproof backpacks was made to the Toms River Regional School …
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DECLINES PROSECUTION IN SHOOTING DEATH ON WIND RIVER RESERVATION
On March 21, 2021, Michael Summers, 62, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the chest on the Wind River Indian Reservation. A …
Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach Accused of Voter Disenfranchisement by Fellow Democrats
TOMS RIVER, NJ -Toms River lawyer Terrance Turnbach was ousted from politics by voters last November when he lost his re-election bid for township council. …
Toms River Schools Receive Donation of Bulletproof Backpacks
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A donation of 20 bulletproof backpacks was made to the Toms River Regional School District by a security company owned by …
Toms River Woman High on Weed Charged for Double Fatal DWI Crash
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Danielle Bowker, 30, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide in violation in connection with a motor …