Federal officials on Tuesday warned of a “dire” situation that is likely to get worse as they explained details of a $16 billion plan to lessen back bay flooding, one of the major sources of storm damage at the Jersey Shore. At an online public hearing, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers answered… Keep Reading
Toms River: Construction crews were seen out today at Huddy Park in Downtown Toms River breaking apart the concrete of the previously demolished gazebo. The main gazebo collapsed in early November 2020, and the two smaller ones were then demolished out of safety concerns. The structure was damaged when Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up, blood donors are needed now more than ever to help patients with cancer. New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is working hard to restore the blood supply to an adequate level, but can only do it with the help of volunteer blood donors. They partnered with… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – There were tense moments at school today when a threatening Snapchat post caused Toms River High School East to go into lockdown. Toms River Police arrived at the school around 10:42 a.m. after they received a call for a reported social media threat. The alleged threat was a Snapchat post showing a… Keep Reading
TRENTON – New Jersey has informed Unilever it intends to divest its $182 million in pension fund investments in the company over a decision by its Ben & Jerry’s ice cream subsidiary not to sell any products in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. The move by Ben & Jerry’s, announced in July but not effective… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER — The school board will seek proposals from consultants to help with the ongoing search for a permanent Toms River Regional superintendent. The board’s move is the latest in the now one-year-long search for a new school leader, after former Superintendent David M. Healy retired Dec. 31. Superintendent Stephen Genco is Toms River Regional’s second straight… Keep Reading
New data from the Ocean County Health Department shows the major impact vaccinations are having in reducing the spread of Covid-19, the coronavirus infection, with an overwhelming majority of newly-reported cases affecting the unvaccinated. Last week, Shorebeat reported that two Ocean County municipalities – Lakewood and Lacey townships – had yet to reach a benchmark 70 percent… Keep Reading
Only eight more days of summer left before we “fall” into autumn. And as we look at the rest of this week, we’re looking at two more warm, humid, relatively pleasant days for Tuesday and Wednesday. That will be followed by a 36-hour period of unsettled, damp, and dreary weather for Thursday and Friday. If… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – A popular fundraiser to benefit children with cancer will return later this month. The Radiothon has gained a new sponsor but features a familiar face. Ocean of Love Executive Director Theresa Segui said her organization is very excited about the return of the radiothon event which this year is being sponsored by… Keep Reading
For the past two months, I’ve dedicated my journalistic efforts to finding the best donut shops in New Jersey. I drove to the farthest reaches of the states, put thousands of miles on my Nissan, parallel parked on dozens of busy shore-town streets, woke up at the crack of dawn to wait in line — and tasted… Keep Reading
