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
TOMS RIVER — American Family Care (AFC) announced it has opened a new 3,300+ square foot state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Toms River, increasing access to high-quality health care for residents in the area. The ribbon-cutting took place on August 27 with patients being welcomed on August 30. The AFC facility features a high-tech, high-touch… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Scouts who are a part of the Venture Crew 129, chartered by the American Legion Post #129 in Toms River, have earned their Summit Award and much more throughout their adventurous year. The Venture Crew was initially formed to give scouts a high adventure program and shifted its focus to meet the… Keep Reading
It’s a time to become educated and in many circles find help for a loved one or yourself if you’re struggling with the disease of substance use disorder or another affliction and are trying to take that step forward towards and ultimately find recovery. The Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River (RCCTR), a cohort of… Keep Reading
Educator shortages leading up to the start of the academic year aren’t rare for New Jersey school districts, particularly the larger ones. But the coronavirus pandemic may be making these teacher shortfalls even greater as the start of the 2021-2022 school year approaches. “On the one end, we’re not refilling the pool of candidates, and… Keep Reading
