TOMS RIVER — To Debbie Gallo, an English and special education at High School East, the importance of having children read books with diverse characters became clear when she saw the difference it made to her students. “Many of my children struggle with reading comprehension skills,” Gallo told the Toms River Regional Board of Education… Keep Reading
As hospitalizations for COVID reach an 8-month high in New Jersey, there is evidence the majority of beds are occupied by the unvaccinated. State Health officials do not post specific data about individuals that are hospitalized to their COVID dashboard, but Warren County officials are offering a glimpse. Continue Reading on NEW JERSEY 101.5 Keep Reading
First let me say that I do NOT want “Springtime” at Christmas. I do not want to see the Easter Bunny out stretching his legs during Christmas and today in Downtown Toms River, it was just that. I was wondering if Mother Nature and her sons’s “Heat Miser” and “Snow Miser” were somehow involved in… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER — Downtown redevelopment took a huge step forward late Wednesday night, when the planning board unanimously approved plans to build two, 10-story apartment towers at the former Red Carpet Inn site. The board’s action gave another big boost to Capodagli Property Co.’s plans to construct 285 apartment units, a two-level riverfront boardwalk, along with a restaurant, coffee… Keep Reading
It is a day to “remember, honor, and teach” it’s a fantastic way to honor our Veterans in Toms River with St. Joseph’s Church and Donovan Catholic… This Saturday, December 18th it’s National Wreaths Across America Day and folks in the Ocean County community will come together in Toms River to honor our Veterans at Christmas. Continue Reading on 92.7… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – A threat on social media was reported to school officials but it was learned that it was in a different town. The district became aware of the social media post at around 9:45 a.m. on December 14, High School South Principal Michael Citta said in a note to parents. Within ten minutes,… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – A Keansburg woman is in critical condition after her motor vehicle collided with a garbage truck at Garfield and Windsor avenues in the East Dover section on Tuesday morning, according to police. Anna Zybura, 37, was going north on Garfield Avenue when police said she failed to observe a stop sign at… Keep Reading
While my career has taken me all over New Jersey and Philadelphia, Toms River is home and has been since day one. I may be biased, but Toms River is a special place for so many reasons. With a population just shy of 100,000, Toms River is massive. Even though it’s a huge town, we… Keep Reading
The new year will bring a new restaurant to The Shoppes at Hooper, a growing plaza in the Silverton section of Toms River. NJ Poké, which opened in Point Pleasant Beach in 2019 and Point Pleasant Borough in 2020, will open in early 2022, co-owner Tom Kerr said. He and his business partner, Ryan Gripp,… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Imagine this if you will. You’re driving down a busy road during the evening rush. You stop at the traffic light like you’re supposed to when all of a sudden, an excavator lands on top of your vehicle. That’s exactly what happened to one man who is lucky to be alive. Toms… Keep Reading
