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
Look Who’s Feeling Better: Seal Stranded on Local Street Makes Big Gains in Recovery
Environment & Weather
Bidding Process for Beach Replenishment Expected to Begin From Scratch in March
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
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Boating & Fishing
/ 4 years agoDEP: Wind-Power Lines Buried Under Island Beach State Park Will NOT Block Tices Shoal Access
Public concern over a reduction in public access to Island Beach State Park – centered on the popular Tices Shoal anchorage...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 4 years agoProposed Federal Rule Would Limit Boat Speeds to 11mph Off N.J. for Vessels 35-65ft
A furor among boaters up and down the east coast erupted Thursday as more than 70 representatives of the marine industry,...
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Environment & Weather
/ 4 years agoWatch: Nor’Easter Already Eroding Ortley Beach, Creating Heavy Surf
A coastal storm began affecting Ocean County beaches in earnest during the late afternoon hours Thursday, as winds increased significantly after...
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Government
/ 4 years agoToms River Buys One of Few Remaining Large North Dover Parcels for $1M
The Toms River Township council on Tuesday introduced an ordinance to finalize the purchase of a 7-acre North Dover property advertised...
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Government
/ 4 years agoToms River Authorizes Plan to Buy Washington Street Property, Preserve It As Park
Toms River officials on Wednesday night approved a plan to purchase a corner lot in the township’s downtown section in order...
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Environment & Weather
/ 4 years agoWind Advisory, Gale Warning Issued Ahead of Coastal Storm Thursday-Friday
A coastal storm will move into the region Thursday, and while the National Weather Service has ruled out wintry weather for...
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Environment & Weather
/ 4 years agoNor’Easter Expected Thursday, Friday: No Snow for Shore, But 1-2 Inches of Rain and High Winds
[videopress mNnnummb] Note: The video above shows sunset above the Point Pleasant Canal and Bay Head Harbor on Tuesday night. Forecasters...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 4 years agoMan Accused of Bookbag Bomb Threat at Toms River McDonald’s
Toms River police responded to a township McDonald’s restaurant Tuesday afternoon following a call from a person claiming to have a...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 4 years agoN.J. to Consider Fund to Compensate Fishermen for Revenue Lost to Offshore Wind Development
New Jersey is one of nine states that will consider a plan to establish a fund that would compensate commercial fishermen...
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Government
/ 4 years agoToms River Police Department Accepting Public Comment in Accreditation Push
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will come to town next Monday Dec....