Teen Charged After Crash Closes Busy Toms River Road

A single-vehicle crash tied up traffic along a stretch of New Hapshire Avenue in Toms River Monday night, culminating in a...

Proposed ‘Lifestyle Center,’ Sears Demolition Will Get Hearing in Toms River

Toms River’s planning board will finally hear a formal proposal for the demolition of the former Sears department store and what...

Watch: Replenishment Work Resumes in Most Vulnerable Portion of Ortley Beach

[videopress PhjYtDKH] Beach replenishment work resumed in one of the most vulnerable portions of the Ortley Beach oceanfront this week. Crews...

Democrats Angered After Toms River GOP Boss Lands Six-Figure MUA Post

The next leader of the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority will be one of the township’s most prominent Republican party figures,...

Flood-Prone Road to be Raised in Toms River

Toms River officials have awarded a contract for the elevation of a roadway that has been prone to flooding. The township...

Contract Awarded for Silverton Stream Dredging Project

Officials say a project that will get underway soon in the Silverton section will help alleviate flooding in the area. The...

Democratic Ocean County Freeholder Candidate Endorses GOP Senate Hopeful

Republican senatorial candidate Bob Hugin scored his second endorsement in as many weeks by a member of the opposite party. Teddy...

Toms River to Consider ‘One Way’ Traffic Request on Some Island Streets

Toms River officials, as the summer winds down, are considering a request from residents of one barrier island neighborhood who are...

Fischer Boulevard BBQ Business Will Seek Variances to Expand

A propane and barbecue sales business will seek permission from Toms River planning board to expand. The property at 642 Fischer...

Toms River Mayor: Murphy, Sweeney ‘Solely’ Responsible for School Funding Cut

Saying his office has received numerous letters and emails from residents, Mayor Tom Kelaher joined the chorus of local officials decrying...