Toms River, along with the Lacey School District as well as the West Milford School District, are citing the potential for excessive heat as a basis for keeping masks optional to start the year, in spite of Gov. Phil Murphy’s order that all students need to wear masks. Excessive eat is an exemption in the… Keep Reading
The first allowable exception to New Jersey’s statewide mandate that masks be worn in schools, for excessive heat in classrooms, will be put to the test during the first week of classes. Some districts, including Lacey Township, Toms River and West Milford, already announced masks will be optional, but strongly encouraged. The three districts are… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, New Jersey- Although most playgrounds are accessible for people with disabilities, a new park currently under construction in Toms River, is looking to become a model for inclusive playgrounds across the country. The Toms River Field of Dreams is a passion project for the Kane family, they’ve been working on it for four… Keep Reading
Toms River: Everyday we are hearing more and more stories of animals coming to Four Paws Hotel and Daycare becoming sick, and not treated properly. Current employees are messaging the page begging to help shut down this place. “We don’t want to leave the animals behind. If we leave they will be treated worse. The… Keep Reading
It didn’t matter that it was raining in Stafford Township. There were houses to build. Despite the alternating drizzle and downpour on a recent Friday morning, workers used earth movers to spread gravel on sandy soil, stood on ladders nailing plywood panels onto 2-by-4 frames, and wrapped the freshly built walls with green plastic waterproofing… Keep Reading
JERSEY SHORE – After they earned their way to the Little League World Series, the Toms River East Little Leaguers will be recognized at the September 10 BlueClaws game. The team of 12-year-olds were able to capture the hearts of the Jersey Shore on their magical run to Williamsport last month. “We’re very excited to… Keep Reading
When Tova Herskovitz of Toms River heard that Afghan evacuees were arriving at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst only a few miles from her house, she began to gather clothes, shoes and toys to donate. Herskovitz, who is Jewish Orthodox, said she wanted to do something because some of her family members who survived the Holocaust were… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is experiencing a third wave that has killed 13 people in the past week and infected 1,211 people during that same period. The Ocean County Health Department reported the highest single-day total of new Covid-19 Cases since April 9th. There were 261 cases recorded today. 24 new cases in… Keep Reading
JERSEY SHORE – The Monmouth County SCPA has more than 30 puppies in foster right now that are ready to leave their mothers and need just a couple of weeks in a home. The SCPA provides everything you need. A short commitment is all they ask for. It’s OK if other pets or children are… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – With Tropical Storm Ida approaching, SUEZ has announced their preparation plan to protect facilities and infrastructure which are vital to keeping customers well supplied during severe weather conditions. The region is predicted to receive widespread rainfall, significant flooding, flash flooding and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said. “Our teams closely monitor the… Keep Reading
