We never wanted to grow up, and I think in many ways we are all still “Toys R Us Kids.” That’s what makes this Jersey Shore comeback story even sweeter. For Jersey Shore kids, this was always a great sight to see. When I was a youngster, my Uncle who lived up north would always… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Christian Kane stood on the dirt under the pavilion, looking over the complex for the Toms River Field of Dreams. “Looks different from the last time you saw it, doesn’t it?” he said, a smile spreading across his face for the hundreth time as the progress — tangible progress — on… Keep Reading
Jiffy Lube, the nationwide chain of automotive oil change shops, has proposed to construct a new store in a Toms River Township shopping plaza. The company has proposed the location to be built on a commercial pad site located within the Indian Head Shopping Center site, located at 1256 Indian Head Road. Continue Reading on Toms… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – A Totowa contractor has received a $212,800 contract from Toms River to demolish the remaining structures at the site of Joey Harrison’s Surf Club, as the township moves closer to acquiring the Ortley Beach property. Two Brothers Contracting Inc. was awarded the contract at a special township council meeting. A section of… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The much-awaited Prestige Auto Spa NJ has officially opened in Toms River. Locally owned and operated by Jeff Kovatch and Sal Branchizio, customers can expect a team with an eye for detail and a commitment that translates to quality. Owners, Kovatch and Branchizio met while attending Seton Hall… Keep Reading
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has jumped to an estimated $63 million, with a cash option of $45 million. The winning numbers were: 6, 22, 44, 53 and 65. The Mega Ball drawn was 3 with a Megaplier of 3x. While no one across the country hit Friday’s $53 million jackpot, a second-prize ticket matching five… Keep Reading
I looked up the Osteria and the Italian translation is simply “restaurant” and that is exactly what is coming to Toms River…an Italian restaurant and we are excited! Italian food is of course a favorite of so many. Is there a time when we don’t love Italian food? Being from a bland Irish family…and by… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – The day right before Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 10 was a glorious day for an Ocean County veteran who has spent the last 18 years living in the woods. Paul Hulse and the Just Believe Inc. homeless assistance organization began working with this veteran in December 2020. The ministry received a call… Keep Reading
Gobble-gobble? Wild turkeys are back, but some people aren’t too wild about sharing their neighborhoods with them. People have reported turkeys chasing them, attacking their cars, trashing their yards. You might even call them Public Enemy No. 1. But they’re not going anywhere. A native species, turkeys had disappeared in New Jersey due to habitat… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — It was a busy week for athletes at Toms River High School North, as the Mariners’ boys and girls soccer teams won state sectional titles and the football team advanced to it sectional title championship. The Mariners’ teams weren’t the only ones doing well: the Toms River East girls volleyball team… Keep Reading
