After a week of voting for the “best” marching band in Ocean County, we have a winner. To me, there is nothing better than a Friday night at a local football game listening to the marching band in their seats playing their hearts out. I love sitting right next to them in the bleachers. That is the… Keep Reading
Sophomore Jason McKelvey sank the game-winning basket with four seconds left to help lift Toms River East to a 46-54 win over Barnegat in Toms River. Junior Dylan Russell, was was marked by two defenders, found McKelvey under the basket for a quick moment uncovered, resulting in an easy layup for Toms River East (1-3)… Keep Reading
JACKSON, NJ — Authorities are seeking the identity of a man in connection with burglaries of a pair of vehicles at Pine Barrens Golf Club that resulted in more than $6,800 in charges on a Toms River man’s credit cards. The burglaries happened Dec. 3 in the parking area of the golf club on South… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The holiday season is in full swing. The town’s Christmas tree has been lit, and Santa Claus has made his appearance, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over. If you’re looking for holiday events or other ways to celebrate the season, whether it’s a performance of The Nutcracker or breakfast… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Needy families in the Toms River area will have access to Thanksgiving meals with all the fixings as 1,000 turkeys are set to be distributed at the weekly food distribution on Friday. Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, who has been a driving force behind the food distribution since it started in… Keep Reading
It happens every year. The minute a store puts out a Christmas display or a neighbor begins to decorate their house, the complaints begin about Christmas coming too early. I’m here to tell you that this year I really think that complaining needs to stop. First of all, this is no ordinary year. The phrase… 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
Blood Donations Needed In Toms River Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Red Cross urged people to donate blood as wildfires and record-breaking heat drive donations down. A projected busy hurricane season will likely shrink donations even further. All types of blood donations are needed, but there is an… Keep Reading
Looking for something for the kids to do this Sunday? Bounce About in downtown Toms River is giving all What’s Up Toms River followers over 50% off their all you can bounce price. Wear your favorite team jersey this Sunday, October 6th, 2019, and kids get to bounce all day for $5! Tell… Keep Reading
