Jimmy Cannistraro spends a few hours each day hanging out at Favorites in Toms River. His friends threw him a birthday party recently.
When the boy's autographed football went missing, the player who signed it made a special delivery. And read other headlines from Toms River
The family-friendly event raises funds for the CFC Loud & Clear Foundation, which assists those battling addiction.
Joey Cirillo, 10, was crushed when his autographed football got lost Friday. Jonathan Casillas made a personal visit to bring him a new one.
County officials file a lawsuit against the state's attorney general and other headlines from Toms River.
The baby girl decided she couldn't wait for her mom to get to the hospital, the EMS squad said.
Joey Cirillo, 10, hopes someone will return his football, signed by New York Giants player Jonathan Casillas, that he lost Friday.
The Toms River community, devastated by Superstorm Sandy, is calling for action as seas rise and flooding becomes more frequent.
It's time to put away your beach chairs and turn your thoughts to ghouls, goblins and Halloween costumes.
The monthly speaker series on the arts and sustainable practices continues Tuesday evening.
A bomb threat prompts the evacuation of ShopRite and a reminder that Operation Ruck It to help veterans is coming.
Joe Torrillo will tell the story of how he survived the collapse of the World Trade Center will speak about his experience.
The annual ceremony honors the lives of those lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Headlines from the week in Toms River, including school referendum progress and other news.
Basketball coach John Murphy's plea for help draws 8 possible donors as he abides by his promise to his wife to pursue a transplant.
The annual 5K raises funds for retired Marines, and for the families of Marines killed while serving for the United States.
A kidney donor sought, protests of school board member continue and other headlines from August on the Toms River Patch.
The Around the World in Toms River festival, hosted by TR UNITED, aims to spread cultural awareness and understanding.
The borough will hold a celebration and present a proclamation to the team from Elizabeth, which advanced to the Little League World Series.
The fisherman was not a strong swimmer, but went in to rescue her anyway and other headlines.
Is it just our in-your-face attitude or are we being judged by people who think only of the New Jersey Turnpike?
An arrest made in the murder at the office park, a submachine gun seized from a home, and other headlines.
Officials say the stormy forecast has prompted them to postpone the show that was set for Tuesday evening.
"I am in desperate need of a kidney transplant," John Murphy said. "Not necessarily your kidney – but someone’s." Learn about living donors.
Check out a police officer's dance moves, and read about the progress on the Toms River Field of Dreams.
The community got a chance to see a lighter side of the Toms River police department at the event. See the video.
The fundraising effort is headed for home, with $141,000 to reach the $2.2 million total to build the special needs facility.
The demolition of the inn, long a thorn in the side of Toms River, was just one of the hot topics in July.
The Big Joe Henry Variety Show is canceled, but there are other events and performers Wednesday in Seaside Heights, officials said.
Facebook posts from April by a Toms River school board member stir controversy and other Toms River headlines.
Someone's holding a ticket that will pay them an extra $52,000 per year, New Jersey Lottery officials said.
The camp will be operating as scheduled, officials said.
A teen girl is accused of luring a young man to an assault, and other Toms River headlines.
If your air conditioning fails or if you do not have air conditioning, the borough is offering a place for residents to cool down.
There are no formal cooling centers, but for those who need a break from the heat, there are some options, OEM officials said.
The downtown motel that was the source of so many problems is coming down Thursday.
The game is set to go ahead as scheduled, organizers said.
The potential for thunderstorms led to the cancellation.
Judge apologizes for "Close your legs" remark; pig, turtles and explosive devices seized and more headlines from Toms River.
The project is closing in on its fundraising goal and the Major League Baseball star is helping to close the gap, the report said.