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...
Environment & Weather
Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Ocean County, Snow Totals Raised
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
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/ 7 years agoCops: Toms River Man, 28, Sexually Assaulted Young Girl
A Toms River man has been charged with sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13, authorities announced Tuesday. Robert...
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/ 7 years agoToms River to Declare ‘Code Blue’ to Shelter Homeless at 35 Degrees, Raising Minimum Temp
The homeless population of Toms River Township will be able to find shelter from the cold even when the temperature remains...
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/ 7 years agoAndy Kim Talks VA, Healthcare, Environment in First Ocean County Town Hall
Freshman U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, faced his first audience in the majority-Republican portion of his district Saturday afternoon, pledging...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Man Charged With Drug Offenses After Search
Authorities searched a Toms River home and charged a township man with possession and intending to distribute drugs, after finding large...
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/ 7 years agoOcean County Tax Rate to Drop for 2019 After $3B Increase in Ratables
Ocean County officials said the tax rate would drop slightly in 2019, reflecting the continued recovery of the region from the...
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/ 7 years agoAndy Kim to Host Ocean County Town Hall Meeting This Weekend
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (D-3) will host his first town hall meeting in Ocean County this weekend since being sworn in...
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/ 7 years agoBrick Man Indicted for Dumping Body of Toms River Woman
A Brick man has been indicted by a grand jury in Monmouth County on charges that he dumped a woman’s body...
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Environment & Weather
/ 7 years agoForecasters Watching Two Winter Weather Systems for Early Next Week
Enjoy a sunny weekend, but be prepared for some wintry weather that could move in during the first half of the...
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/ 7 years agoCops: Lakewood Man Attacked and Stabbed Resident in Municipal Building
A Lakewood man has been charged with attempted murder and assaulting a police officer after he attacked and stabbed another person...
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/ 7 years agoToms River Approves 7-Story, $20M New OceanFirst Headquarters
OceanFirst Bank received the go-ahead from the Toms River planning board on Wednesday night to construct a new, seven-story headquarters building...