Just when Parkinson’s disease patients were starting to learn the ins and outs of ping pong and how it could help them in everyday life, the pandemic forced them to put down their paddles for more than a year and a half. Ping Pong Parkinson, a non-profit that aims to help people with Parkinson’s disease regain… Keep Reading
Recently driving on Route 9 in Toms River I noticed that the old 7-11 was still vacant and waiting for a new tenant, of course the question is who and/or what? This is a heavily traveled area, but like many 7-11 in Ocean County, things just didn’t work out. This one is a tough fit,… Keep Reading
In my opinion, this would be the perfect spot for Trader Joe’s in Toms River. It’s a Toms River address 9 Flint Road. But, I think of it in the South Toms River section. But, it would be the perfect location for Toms River residents and Beachwood, Pine Beach, and Bayville residents and we wouldn’t… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Booster shots, available at pharmacies/clinics in Toms River, are the best defense against COVID-19 illnesses as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads across the country, according to health officials. Breakthrough COVID-19 cases from the omicron variant — infections among the vaccinated — are less common among people who have received… Keep Reading
So this is an interesting new construction project in Ocean County. It’s a new warehouse project that is taking place along Route 9 in Toms River Township. The work is being done by Tilt-Up Bedrock Concrete Corp, based in Sayerville, New Jersey. They are doing this project at 1930 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ Continue… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – The yuletide season returned to the township with the community’s annual tree lighting which featured fun, food, music and a visit from the Kringles. Live entertainment included a variety of musical performances culminating with the illumination of the large tree in front of Town Hall on Washington Street and the arrival of… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A section of Old Freehold Road that had to be opened last week to repair a broken water main will be closed overnight this week for road repairs, officials announced. SUEZ water and its contractor will be milling and paving Old Freehold Road at Mulberry Place, weather permitting, overnight on Tuesday… Keep Reading
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
