It’s so important we all come together and help out our community. There are so many families in need this holiday season, hopefully these places in Ocean County help out many families. Thank you to JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River Facebook Page for these listings of free Thanksgiving meals for our community. Continue Reading on WOBM Keep Reading
Once upon a time, Santa Claus arrived at shopping malls the day after Thanksgiving. But, attention shoppers … the Santa season has been extended at many malls! As Black Friday sales are no longer a one-day event and retailers build holiday displays well before Halloween masks come off, it now seems that Kris Kringle takes… Keep Reading
What would Thanksgiving dinner be without cranberries? Their tart acidity is bright enough to cut through all of the turkey, gravy and decadent sides served during the holiday meal. This year, consider adding an unexpected cranberry component to Turkey Day: cranberry beer. The Garden State is one of the few places where cranberries grow naturally,… Keep Reading
The Ocean County Health Department is hosting a veterans health care and resource fair Thursday, Nov. 16 to help local veterans find resources and get health screenings. The health fair is set for 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at the health department, 175 Sunset Ave., Toms River. Veterans who plan to attend are urged to register online so health… Keep Reading
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is home to some of the best cheesesteak joints in the country. From classic Italian-American spots to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone. To help you find your perfect spot, we’ve rounded up some of the best cheesesteak joints in South Jersey. Unveiling New Jersey’s Cheesesteak Paradise: Your Ultimate Guide… Keep Reading
If you have been looking for a place to contribute to the community, a group of nonprofits are holding an open house to connect volunteers with organizations in need of helping hands. The open house, hosted by the Affordable Housing Alliance and the Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition, is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m.… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The average price for land per acre in Toms River these days is between $350,00 to $400,00, but there’s one small postage stamp .27 acre lot in the town that will cost you $12,000,000 per acre. No, that’s not a typo. It’s not a mistake. It’s real. That price, of course,… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – George Howard Glawson Jr. was only 21 when he was killed in Tay Ninh Province in Vietnam in 1971. Charles Fairchild Godfrey was 24 when he was killed in Quang Tri Province in 1970. James W. Harvey II was just 23 when he was killed in Ghazni Province in Afghanistan in 2011.… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a tribute to military service members, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar will offer free entrees to veterans and active-duty military across its U.S. locations on November 11. The initiative, marking its 16th year, recognizes the contributions of the nation’s armed forces by providing them a complimentary meal from a select… Keep Reading
New Jersey slipped from first place in the spring to 13th this fall for the number of hospitals earning top marks for its track record of keeping patients safe from mistakes, accidents and other harm, according to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety report card. Twenty-four hospitals earned an A, or 11 fewer than in the last… Keep Reading
