Government
Toms River Homeowners Seeks Variances to Expand, Open House of Worship in Residential Zone
A Toms River property owner has applied to significantly expand a two-story home into a synagogue, or shul, seeking multiple variances from...
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops Seize 400g Cocaine, Weapon After Being Led to Toms River Storage Facility
A Lakewood man faces multiple drug and weapons charges after authorities seized about 400 grams of cocaine, several firearms and $14,000 in...
Government
Toms River Walmart Seeks Significant Expansion
Walmart is seeking approval to expand its store on Route 37 West by nearly 48,200 square feet, including a larger grocery section...
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Featured
/ 6 years agoNew Toms River Mayor Retains Most of The Township’s 44 ‘Confidential’ Employees
Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, who made headlines after his re-election when notices were sent to 44 non-union town hall employees asking...
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/ 6 years agoProsecutors: Teen Murdered His Mother in Toms River Parking Lot
A Manchester teen is charged with stabbing his own mother and beating her head against the pavement of a Toms River...
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/ 6 years agoMurphy Vetoes Bill That Would Allow Toms River BOE to Exceed Tax Hike Cap
What some saw as a fix for an underfunded school district was seen by others as the proverbial straw that would...
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/ 6 years agoToms River’s Frazier to Play Ball in Texas, Reports Say
After a two-season local stint with the New York Mets, preceded by a half-season with the Yankees, Toms River’s Todd Frazier...
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/ 6 years agoIrvington Man, 26, Charged in Summer Shooting in South Toms River
An Irvington man who was barred from gun ownership in New Jersey is facing charges of being behind a shooting last...
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Environment & Weather
/ 7 years agoWinter Weather Advisory in Effect; 50mph Winds, Slight Snowfall Expected at Shore
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for much of New Jersey, including the Shore area, calling for...
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/ 7 years agoT.R. Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested Following Social Media Tip
A tip generated by a social media post by Toms River police led to the arrest of a suspect in a...
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/ 7 years agoWawa Data Breach: Card Numbers From March to Dec. 2019 At Risk
Wawa, a ubiquitous presence in Ocean County, warned that it discovered a data breach that may have exposed credit and debit...
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/ 7 years agoWinning $472K Lottery Ticket Sold at Pine Beach Convenience Store
New Jersey Lottery officials announced Friday that a ticket sold at a convenience store in Pine Beach hit the jackpot in...
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/ 7 years agoGymnasium, Wrestling Room at Toms River East to be Named for Former Principal, Coach
Toms River High School East is honoring two of its most beloved staff members by naming portions of the school in...