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
The Bottom Line Sunday’s high temperatures only reached the mid to upper 40s across New Jersey, easily our coldest day of the season so far. Monday’s forecast highs: also in the mid to upper 40s. With a brisk wind adding to the chill in the air. Tuesday will be unseasonably cold too, before temperatures moderate… Keep Reading
The Bottom Line We face several hours of steady (if not heavy) rain Friday morning. Along with elevated winds, making for some nasty (and maybe even stormy) weather. This is the first step in a big transition, driven by a strong cold front. As the sun comes out Friday afternoon, temperatures will start to tumble.… Keep Reading
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to half of 2006 levels by the end of the decade. Cut-rate electric vehicles for Shore-area buses and businesses would play a big role in the plan. Murphy’s order, set forth in an appearance at a solar far in Mount Olive, Morris… Keep Reading
I was at the Ocean County Mall the other night and I noticed lots of work being done at the new location of P.F. Chang’s. The signs have been saying, “Coming Soon” for a while now, but it’s nice to see work being done. I checked out P.F. Chang’s website and a Toms River opening is… Keep Reading
Hopefully, the elves will come too. Santa’s coming to the Ocean County Mall this week. I know I get excited when I see Santa sitting in the “big” red velvet chair, center court of the Ocean County Mall. The mall will be decorated for his arrival. Santa comes to the Ocean County Mall this Friday, November… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Veterans Day Parade is set for Thursday in downtown Toms River, returning after a year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the parade will start at 10:30 a.m., later than originally announced, officials said. The parade begins at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding… Keep Reading
