Her movie-inspired ink draws curious glances and invitations to come visit the Garden State.
The annual event in Downtown Toms River will include food and dessert trucks as well as photos with Santa Claus.
The school's National Honor Society raised funds that fed 32 families a holiday meal.
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Stuck at home? Living in a distant state? You can still enjoy the parade thanks to the Toms River schools' Student TV crew.
Find out about parking, restrooms, where to meet up with marchers and where to watch if you can't be there.
People trying to save their spots early for the parade billed as the second-largest in the country need to know the rules.
He offers prizes for the most candy turned in by a kid as well as the most turned in by a classroom.
For those who aren't familiar, Toms River holds its trick-or-treating on Oct. 30 yearly.
There will be a costume contest and trick-or-treating at participating stores.
To say a child can stop a bully by fighting back “makes them responsible for the assault,” an expert says. It's adults who must stand up.
Apple picking has become as American as, well, apple pie; a Monmouth County orchard has been named the best in New Jersey.
The event is free and open to Toms River families. Bring your chairs to Shelter Cove for a fun evening.
If you love robots and creating and all kinds of technology, come check out the event, marking its fourth year.
In Ocean County, much of the emphasis on bullying prevention falls on our schools.
For parents who aren't able to take the week off, the Toms River Youth Services program can keep them entertained.
The program is open to boys and girls in the borough and has a small fee.
The parks will be closed while the work is being completed. Check out the schedule.
The program is run at the Toms River Youth Services building and offers transportation from nearby schools provided by the school district.
A Beachwood woman's quest to share positive vibes and wellness turned into a free family event that's in its 8th year.
The Bigs In Blue program matches children needing mentors with police officers to build community connections.
The event led to lines so long that the company announced at 11 a.m. that it was closing lines nationwide.
The program is open to Toms River residents only.
The Founders Day celebration includes a parade, a fair and other events. Organizers say vendors and sponsors are still welcome.
Here's a great deal for Thursday: "pay your age" at Build-A-Bear locations, including the one at the Ocean County Mall.
Community Medical Center offers barbecue tips to make it a safe and healthy summer.
With the state budget impasse threatening to shut down the park again for the July 4th weekend, beaches nearby will be open.
July 4th fireworks, parades and other celebrations in Ocean County this year. Take a look and mark your calendar.
"If I could tell you all of the reasons why my father is so special I would have to write a 300-page book!"
We asked for your photos and thoughts about dads and their kids; here's what one family sent us. Happy Father's Day!
Here's the 2018 schedule of July 4th fireworks, celebrations and more in Toms River and nearby,
Swimming was barred at the beach on the Toms River after two straight test results with high bacteria levels from rain runoff, the DEP said.
We asked for your photos of dads and their kids. Tell us what's special about your dad for Father's Day.
See how quickly a toddler can gain access to a pool, even one thought to be secured; experts offer safety reminders.
The annual parade will conclude with a memorial service at Neilson Monument Park; the barbecue has a different location this year.
Strawberries are in season right now, but cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries can be picked as well.
The parade, organized by American Legion Post 129 in Toms River, was canceled in 2017 due to the rain.
The Social Security Administration is out with its annual rankings of America’s most popular baby names. See what names dominate in NJ.
The incessant rain forced the charity flag football game to be postponed, organizers said.