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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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoTake Your Pick: Snow, Heavy Rain Possible in Next Nor’Easter
Coming off a nor’easter that spread high-tide flooding across the Shore area and battered local beaches, another storm is developing that...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoWatch: Nor’Easter Leaves Sea Wall Exposed, Beaches Battered
[videopress 9GDB7YvV] A nor’easter over the early part of the weekend gave way to sunny skies Sunday, but not before churning...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoOcean County Tax Rate to Drop, Spending to Rise Slightly
Ocean County residents are reaping the rewards of Superstorm Sandy recovery, with a boosted ratable base accounting for a drop in...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoTwo Years In, ‘Cease and Desist’ Zone Curbing North Dover Real Estate Canvassing
The knocks on doors would be constant, and come morning, dinner time, weekends and even holidays. Aggressive real estate canvassing in...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoT.R. North Beaches Paving, Beach Replenishment Set to Begin This Spring
Street paving in the North Beaches section of Toms River – located on the barrier island portion north of Lavallette, could...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoShore Braces for 65mph Wind Gusts, Heavy Rain in Coastal Storm
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch, flood watch and coastal flood watch for a significant storm forecast...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoToms River Councilman: Ban All Multi-Family Housing From Zoning Code
A Toms River council member said Tuesday he plans to do his best to deliver on a campaign promise to limit...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoOrtley Beach Replenishment Set to Occur During Summer
With progress coms sacrifice – but Ortley Beach residents and beachgoers will face what many consider a small inconvenience in exchange...
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Environment & Weather
/ 8 years agoMajor Rain Storm Expected to Target Shore This Week
March will come in like a lion at the Jersey Shore, with a major weather system set to deliver inches of...
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Government
/ 8 years agoCops: Toms River Man Drove 70mph in Shoulder, Fled From Police on Foot
A Toms River man is facing criminal charges after trying to allegedly escape a traffic stop by speeding 70 m.p.h. in...