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...
Police, Fire & Courts
Toms River House Fire That Injured Resident, Rescuers Ruled Accidental
Police, Fire & Courts
Manchester Man Charged in Deadly Toms River Crash
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
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Government
/ 5 months agoToms River Burger King Restaurant Seeks to Expand Drive-Through off Route 37
A Burger King restaurant in Toms River is seeking to expand its drive-through lanes, similar to plans proffered by many fast...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 5 months agoToms River Man Charged With Manslaughter in 106mph Crash to Remain in Jail
A 40-year-old Toms River man who is accused of causing a fatal accident by allegedly driving 106 m.p.h. will remain in...
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Government
/ 5 months agoRodrick Recall Fails in Toms River; Mayor Said Private Investigators Sent to Events
An effort to recall Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick has failed – and the mayor said he sent private investigators to...
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Government
/ 5 months agoToms River Sees Shakeup in Business Administrator’s Position
Though few details were shared due to potential confidentiality issues, it was revealed this week that Toms River has a new...
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Government
/ 5 months agoOrtley Beach Boardwalk Expansion Project Gets $3.5M Contract Award, Work Starts in Spring
A project to extend the Ortley Beach boardwalk and create new public access along the site where the former Joey Harrison’s...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 6 months agoFormer Toms River Cop Gets Probation in Viral Burglary, Assault Case
A former Toms River police officer whose activities at an ex-boyfriend’s home became viral fodder earlier this year was sentenced to...
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Government
/ 6 months agoToms River Mayor Says Town Will Not Operate Animal Shelter After Council Vote, County Responds
The Toms River municipal animal shelter will not reopen under township control, Mayor Daniel Rodrick pledged Thursday, a day after the...
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Boating & Fishing
/ 6 months agoOcean County Sheriff Taking Audit of Abandoned Boats in County Waters Friday
Mariners whose derelict vessels are abandoned in Ocean County waters may soon have to pay the piper. The Ocean County Sheriff’s...
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Government
/ 6 months agoToms River Mayor Vows to Fight ‘Patronage’ Appointment of Clerk’s Office Employee, New Attorney
Toms River’s mayor said he will fight the appointment of a prominent Ocean County political figure to an unadvertised job in...
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Government
/ 6 months agoDeveloper Seeks 24 Home Subdivision, Clubhouse in Toms River
A developer is seeking approval from the Toms River planning board to create a 24-lot subdivision and clubhouse for a new...