2017 Could Be a Bad Year for Ticks, County Warns

Ticks, the small insects that carry Lyme disease, are expected to be more prevalent in 2017, prompting Ocean County officials to...

Toms River GOP Faces Primary Challenges, Candidates Announced

Longtime Ward 1 Councilwoman Maria Maruca has her party’s support for re-election, however she is facing a primary challenge within the...

Warehouse Facility Proposed for Route 9 Plot in Toms River

A developer is proposing an eight-unit warehouse site on a single-acre plot off Route 9 to house trailers, cars, equipment and general...

Hearing on Toms River Mosque, School Rescheduled for April

A plan to build a two-story mosque and school along Lakewood Road in Toms River will be the subject of a hearing...

Toms River Puts off ‘Airbnb’ Regulation Ordinance

Toms River will revise a proposed ordinance regulating short terms rentals –particularly those booked through online services such as Airbnb. The...

Slight Tax Hike Introduced by Toms River Officials

The Toms River Township municipal budget includes a small tax increase, but falls well below the state's 2 percent cap on...

Toms River Council Makes Cut to Defeated District 2 Fire Budget

Voters in Toms River’s Fire District 2, which includes areas covered by the Pleasant Plains and Silverton fire companies, voted down...

Developer: New Proposal Coming Soon for Site of Nixed Walmart Store

Following the announcement that Walmart would abandon plans to build a new superstore on a 43 acre plot of land off...

Toms River Proposal Would Regulate ‘Airbnb’ Style Rentals

A revised ordinance aimed at regulating home-sharing rentals such as the popular ‘Airbnb’ service was introduced Tuesday night by Toms River officials....

Hearing on Toms River Mosque, School Expansion Postponed

A hearing on a proposed mosque and Islamic school has been postponed to next month, Toms River officials confirmed. A hearing...