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...
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
A Neptune City man traveled to Manchester Township in April and sexually assaulted a minor he met through Snapchat, authorities said. Jake...
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Ocean County
/ 3 years agoOcean County Approves $9.4M Purchase of New Touchscreen Voting Machines
Ocean County residents will experience new technology when they vote in this year’s elections, with the county finalizing a decision to...
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Government
/ 3 years agoToms River Planning to Repair Ortley Beach for 2023 in Absence of Replenishment
[videopress u6qQqP6X] With it becoming clear that the Ortley Beach oceanfront will not be replenished or otherwise repaired in time for...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoRagin’ Bay: Coastal Storm Whips Up Wild Waves on the Bayfront
[videopress 45P6xSuk] A coastal storm that moved through the Jersey Shore region Tuesday brought rain and occasional snow showers throughout the...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoDEP Officials: BASF Approached State With Ciba-Geigy Deal; Land Favored Over Cash
Senior officials with the state Department of Environmental Protection addressed Shore area residents, officials and environmental advocates Monday night at a...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoProsecutors: Toms River Men Tried to Traffic Cocaine in Children’s Toy Boxes
A trio of local residents have been charged with a series of drug-related offenses are prosecutors said they attempted to traffic...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoCoastal Storm to Bring Rain, Snow, Wind to Shore Area Monday-Wednesday
Forecasters are calling for a coastal storm to move through the Shore area between Monday and Wednesday morning, bringing with it...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 3 years agoToms River Fire That Injured Resident Determined to be Accidental
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has ruled a Toms River fire accidental as the resident of the home recovers from serious...
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Schools
/ 3 years agoProperty Value Increases Drove ‘Apocalyptic’ $14.4M Funding Cut to T.R. Schools, Officials Say
Toms River Regional schools superintendent Michael Citta said he could “scare the Dickens” out of residents by listing the potential consequences...
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Ocean County
/ 3 years agoOcean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed to April 1
Due to expected inclement weather, the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held in Seaside Heights, has been postponed. Parade organizers...
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Environment & Weather
/ 3 years agoStorm System Expected to Arrive at Jersey Shore This Weekend
A storm system will move through the region this weekend, bringing rain and high winds – but virtually no snow, once...
