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
You can throw beeping in with taxes, traffic lights, construction, bad drivers and politicians as part of a group of things we have enough of at the Jersey Shore, right? We bet you heard illegal beeping at least once today at the Jersey Shore. As a matter of fact, we’re almost certain you broke New… Keep Reading
OCEAN COUNTY – Officials held a memorial in honor of those lost in the attacks on September 11, 2001, and those who suffered the effects of illnesses related to the rescue effort. Wreaths were placed at the Sept. 11 Memorial on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, at the Ocean County Government Complex as well as… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – The downtown municipal building is undergoing a facelift that will update and repair some of the aging structure. The front of the building, facing Washington Street, used to be a private home almost a century ago. The rest of town hall is made up of additions. All of the decorative fascia boards,… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police Officers are teaming up with the staff at Pizza Hut on Route 37 East for the 31st Annual Vest-A-Cop on September 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. Toms River’s finest will be waiters and waitresses for the night to raise money for the Bullet Proof Vest Fund. This fund continues… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Lisa Pepper, owner of POUND With Pepper is busy these days with the planning of the second NJ Pound 4 Pink which is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research and awareness. Pepper is the organizer of this event. “I teach Pound, it is a cardio jam session inspired by drumming. One thing… Keep Reading
Ocean County health officials this week said two of the county’s 33 municipalities remain below the benchmark of 70 percent vaccinated for Covid-19. Lakewood, the county’s largest community, and Lacey Township, with a population of about 29,000 in southern Ocean County, have the lowest vaccination rates of the county. Just 25 percent of Lakewood’s total… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month. The Ocean County Mall announced today that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense. Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child… Keep Reading
