Carlos Rojas sat in his wheelchair on a ramp overlooking the crisp white sand and rough blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean. His grandchildren squealed as they climbed on the playground overlooking Belmar beach. Last summer, Rojas would have easily joined them, toting their sand toys, beach chairs and cooler. But the 79-year-old man, who… Keep Reading
CLEVELAND — The Yankees lost their hottest reliever while taking two of three games during the Fourth of July weekend in Cleveland. No, not closer Clay Holmes. The owner of the game’s best sinker is fine and picked up two more saves in his last two outings after finally giving up a couple runs following a 2½-month… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it’s time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill wants the residents of New Jersey to pay for beach replenishment costs incurred by a springtime nor’easter that washed out portions of Ortley Beach and surrounding private Toms River beach communities. Continue Reading on Shore News Network Keep Reading
Please make an appointment to give blood at St. Andrew’s on Thursday, July 7th between 1pm-7pm. To make an appointment, you can visit www.nybc.org/donate or text 732-616-8736. Appointments encouraged, Continue Reading on Patch Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has announced its new 2022-23 season, presenting a fantastic lineup of spectacular shows and special events. The new season is packed with music, family-friendly fun, award-winning drama, and exciting performances featuring artists from around the globe. Continue Reading on… Keep Reading
Now that the summer season has arrived, a growing number of New Jersey residents are being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Pat Smith, the president of the Lyme Disease Association based in Jackson, said over the past two years there has been a delay in reporting many cases because of the COVID pandemic. “A lot of… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ortley Beach is expected to be fully open for the July 4 weekend after a $250,000 beach repair project that is winding down, Mayor Maurice Hill said Tuesday. Continue Reading on Patch Keep Reading
There is nothing more American than running your own business, with your unique brand and style. Whether you are 16 or 116, having your own business is one of the single best sources of upward mobility in our society. Last week on Bridging the Gap with A.J. Mellilo and Steven Rumbolo, the co-hosts, sat down… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Department honored two retiring members at a recent Toms River Township Council meeting. Cpl. Thomas Herbst, who has worked for Toms River for 21 years, and Community Service Officer Robert Marion of the Toms River EMS squad, both were honored for their service to the township. Continue… Keep Reading
