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 Police Investigating Online Threat to H.S. South
Police, Fire & Courts
Body of Missing Man, 32, Found in Toms River
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
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Government
/ 5 years agoRepublicans Sweep Toms River Council, Regaining All Seats
Republicans earned victories for the four ward seats on township council, flipping two seats held by Democrats.According to unofficial election results,...
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Government
/ 5 years agoToms River Open Space Tax Hike Fails: What Happens Now?
A local ballot question put to Toms River voters asked for a tax hike to help fund open space purchases. This...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoCoastal Storms Take a Bite Out of Ortley Beach
Two coastal storms in a single week took their toll on Ortley Beach, where the oceanfront again was looking ragged after...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoGetting Nautical: Wild Swells At Inlet, Waves Pound Local Beaches in Week’s Second Storm
[videopress 2JwjHIt3] Violent swells pounded the Ocean County coastline Friday as the second nor’easter in a week brought with it strong...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoFlooding Surges on Barrier Island, Low-Lying Roads As Second Coastal Storm of the Week Approaches
[videopress kalZvD7s permalink=”false”] Floodwater began building during the rising afternoon tide Thursday, catching some drivers by surprise and sending residents in...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoNor’Easter Brings Big Waves to Ocean, But Spares Major Flooding
[videopress gtkeZOL9] The first nor’easter of the 2021 fall season rolled through the Shore area Tuesday, bringing rough surf, gusty winds...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoForecasters: Rainfall Could Top 5-Inches in Nor’Easter
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through 6 p.m. Tuesday amidst new forecast models showing that some areas...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 5 years agoToms River Sex Offender Dressed in Body Armor, Carrying 139 ‘Cop Killer’ Bullets and Rifle, Arrested on Route 35
A registered sex offender from Toms River was wearing body armor and carrying more than 100 hollow-point bullets plus high-capacity magazines...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoNor’Easter to Bring 3-4 Inches of Rain, Tidal Flooding, High Winds to Shore Area
The Shore area will experience its first nor’easter of the 2021 fall season starting late Monday, forecasters predicted. Two storm systems...
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Government
/ 5 years agoHearing On New VA Outpatient Clinic Set for November in Toms River
The forthcoming Veterans Administration outpatient clinic, to be located in Toms River, will be formally proposed to the township’s planning board...