Motel tax approved, unemployment in Toms River declined and other headlines.
The borough's annual yard sale, marking its 19th year, supports its recreation programs. More than 150 homes are participating.
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The ceremony led by Toms River Fire Company 1 honors the 2001 terror attacks victims, especially those who rushed to try to save lives.
Jersey Pizza Joints started on Facebook during the pandemic to help small businesses. Now it's helping the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Toms River residents who died on 9/11 will be among those memorialized at services across the U.S. on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Toms River area soon.
The county's ceremony is Friday morning; the Ocean County Library has events all month to honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago.
Toms River Fire Company 1 is gearing up for the 2021 Halloween Parade, after a year off because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools open Wednesday with COVID-19 protocols in place and projects ongoing.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Ocean County and much of New Jersey beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.
The Toms River Township Council has a packed meeting agenda, including the controversial downtown proposal, and the VA site agreement.
The state park is halting mobile sportfishing access Saturday afternoon and will be closed completely on Sunday due to Hurricane Henri.
A New Jersey man saw the baby deer struggling to swim. Video of his rescue has garnered 7 million views on Tik Tok.
His daughter says her dad faces a long recovery; 3 firefighters were injured and others were treated for heat exposure fighting the fire.
A landlord talks about his experience with the eviction moratorium, the Toms River East Little League heads to the World Series, and more.
Retests showed levels dropped to the allowable range at four sites but a bayfront beach still exceeded the state's maximum.
Water quality testing showed bacteria levels exceeding the state's maximum allowed; retesting was underway.
The baseball star reflected on his silver medal-winning trip with the United States in Tokyo and what could be his final playing days.
Retail cannabis, school curriculum concerns, pool rental crackdowns and assault victim's family seeks help were among the July headlines.
Ocean County COVID-19 transmission "substantial," the CDC says; a councilman's mailers labeled antisemitic; see the school board candidates.
The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
If you bought a Megamillions ticket in Toms River for Friday's drawing, check your numbers.
A beloved hot dog business closes, residents warned about renting out pools and more headlines from last week.
Toms River Fire District No. 1 is increasing awareness and seeking volunteer firefighters -- Apply today.
The billfish usually swims well offshore, but a fisherman on the beach and some surfers got a close visit from one over the weekend.
The grant, part of Lowe's 100 Hometowns project, will be used to create the Toms River Community Garden at the site.
Five Toms River schools will have different start times in the fall because of a significant shortage of bus drivers.
Toms River Officer Bridget Badalis, Christopher and Joseph Drago, and Miguel Otero received awards for helping the man who lost his leg.
The Normandy Beach Improvement Association told its members that its beach was closed due to medical waste, a report said.
Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.
The great white shark, a male named Breton, pinged off the Jersey coast on Monday, according to OCEARCH researchers.
A Toms River man injured during a 4th of July incident faces a long recovery, police accepting applications and other headlines.
Alan Stever, 56, faces months of rehabilitation from injuries suffered on the 4th of July, and will be out of work longer, his family said.
The invasive, highly destructive pests continue to spread; New Jersey officials urge people to help the state stomp them out.
The ticket for the Friday Jersey Cash 5 drawing shared an $841,000 jackpot, lottery officials said.
A low-flying helicopter that sparked complaints has been found, and an ethics investigation is set for the Toms River school board.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.