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Craft Fairs, Holiday Shopping And Fundraisers: Things To Do In Ocean County This Weekend

Several events are scheduled throughout Ocean County this weekend, offering opportunities to support local businesses and more.

Man Threatens Southampton School Community, District Says

Cozens shot a gun nearby leading to a previous arrest as reported by NBC.

Tornado Watch Issued In NJ As Storms Move In

The watch is in effect for parts of New Jersey until 7 p.m. on Thursday. See where:

Emergency Funding Request Tabled As Toms River Council Questions Go Unanswered

The council asked Toms River's CFO for an explanation of a settlement to be paid. "I am not authorized to answer any questions," she said.

NJ Flu Cases Nearly Double In 1 Week; School-Age Kids Hit Hardest

Flu is spreading faster than last year, with ER visits and hospitalizations also on the rise. Here’s what to know.

Help Honor Military At Veterans Day Parade In Toms River

The Veterans Day Parade includes a ceremony and speeches at Town Hall on Washington Street.

Toms River Mayor Sues MUA, Commissioners Over Health Benefits

Mayor Daniel Rodrick has been demanding an end to the benefits for months. Now he has taken the demands to court.

Prostitution Ring Busted In Toms River, Police Say

There were six people arrested in the operation that involved four massage parlors in Toms River, police said.

Junior Police Camp A Success!

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township’s Junior Police Camp was a success! Fifty new recruits got an inside look at what it means to be a police officer, performed Military Drills, experienced various demos by the K9s and t…

Ocean County Woman Flips Car Onto Parked Jaguar

TOMS RIVER – Police continue to investigate a motor vehicle accident from Tuesday, where one car landed on top of another car. Toms River Police responded to the accident at the intersection of Sun Valley Road and Oak…

Board Member Under Fire For “Bigoted” Facebook Posts

TOMS RIVER – Islamic groups called for a Board of Education member to step down over what they referred to as bigoted and hateful Facebook posts. The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CA…

Toms River Schools Recognized For Financial Excellence

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional Schools have come out on top for the fifth consecutive year, when it comes to excellence in financial reporting. The school district was recently awarded the Certificate of Excellence…

Registration Open for Toms River Youth Services After-School Program

TOMS RIVER – Registration is open for the Toms River Youth Services after-school program. To be eligible: Both parents, or a single parent, must work The program is open to township children ages 5 to 12 Children must…

County To Host Bridge Improvement Information Session

TOMS RIVER – The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about Chadwick Beach Island Bridge 4-7 p.m. July 29 in the Mancini Room at the main branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. A brief…

Police: Board Member Chased Driver, Crashed

TOMS RIVER – Toms River police, corroborated with witness accounts, state that a Board of Education member accidentally ran his truck off the road after pursuing someone who cut him off. Daniel Leonard, 42, of Beachwo…

Traffic Light Down After Car Crash

TOMS RIVER – A motor vehicle accident is causing delays on Route 37 this morning. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department released a Nixle alert just before 11 a.m. saying a traffic light was down because of the acciden…