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
Toms River Mayor: Ciba-Geigy Settlement Should Include Cancer Cluster Fund
Environment & Weather
N.J. Proposes Turning Ciba-Geigy Property Into Park With Trails, Boardwalks, Recreation
Police, Fire & Courts
Man Convicted of Gruesome Attempted Murder in Toms River Motel Lobby Sentenced
Police, Fire & Courts
Cops: Local Man, 24, Traveled to Manchester For Encounter With Minor
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Featured
/ 5 years agoLavallette Woman Airlifted After Accident With Street Sweeper on Route 37 Bridge
A major accident Tuesday closed the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, which carries Route 37’s eastbound traffic across Barnegat Bay, and resulted...
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/ 5 years agoPair of Abandoned Young Dogs Found Near Mall, Being Nursed Back to Health
A pair of two dogs – one male and one female – between ages 1 and 2 were found March 13...
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/ 5 years agoMan Who Purposely Ran Over Geese in Toms River Parking Lot Pleads Guilty, May Get Jail Term
A Brick Township man pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges today, acknowledging the allegation that he purpose drove his car into...
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Environment & Weather
/ 5 years agoToms River Solicits Proposals for Trucked-In Sand to Repair Ortley Beach
Toms River officials are engaging with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate the repair efforts for the Feb. 1-2...
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/ 5 years agoTeen Tells Cops Deep Breathing Techniques May Have Contributed to Hooper Ave. Accident
A Brick Township man told police he may have “blacked out” while driving due to the practice of deep breathing techniques,...
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/ 5 years agoDeveloper Proposes Four Story, 79-Room Hotel in Toms River
A developer has proposed the demolition of the former Americana Parkway Motel on Route 166, between Route 37 and James Street...
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/ 5 years agoToms River Settles With Feds Over Religious Zoning, Will Scale Back Ordinance
Toms River officials voted Tuesday night to enter into a consent order with the federal Department of Justice to settle a...
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/ 5 years agoSuspect in Attempted Murder at Toms River Hotel Lobby At Large
Police have identified the suspect in an attempted murder which took place at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Toms River March...
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/ 5 years agoCops: DWI Toms River Driver Hit State Trooper’s Marked SUV, Which Then Hit School Bus
A chaotic situation played out in Toms River Monday morning at about 8 a.m., when a driver who police say was...
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/ 5 years agoLocal Man Who Drove Drunk Sentenced in Crash That Killed Toms River Man
A local man who was found to be drunk while behind the wheel during a fatal car crash in Toms River...