On Saturday, Public Safety Cadet Units from the Toms River Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the Beachwood Police Department gathered at the Ocean County Police Academy in Lakewood, for a joint-jurisdictional training event. 26 youth Cadets from neighboring towns were challenged to navigate through various simulated law enforcement scenarios. The cadets participated in… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Glamorous is the head that wears the crown, and this year, that crown belongs to Toms River’s Bettyjean Pace. The Ms. New Jersey Senior America pageant was held on June 2 in Atlantic City. Continue Reading on JERSEY SHORE ONLINE Keep Reading
Pork roll vs. Taylor ham. Wawa vs. Quick Chek. Sauce vs. gravy. Sub vs. hoagie vs. hero vs. grinder. Here in New Jersey, we take our food very seriously. And we love to fight about it. Here’s the setup: My mother-in-law made a beautiful Italian dinner on Saturday for the whole family. 7 adults, 8… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River police officers were honored for their valor and for saving lives during a recent Toms River Township Council meeting. The police department awards are yearly honors and were for actions by the officers in 2021 that displayed bravery and quick thinking. Continue Reading on Patch Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill is on a mission. He wants to turn Downtown Toms River into a tourist destination, but it has all been tried before. Rebuilding, revitalizing, and restoring Downtown Toms River has been an ongoing project for over 60 years yet, few people visit. Continue Reading on Shore… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River will be installing a lightning warning system for its township beaches to warn beachgoers to get off the beach when lightning is a possibility. Continue Reading on Patch Keep Reading
Grab the girls for a night at the Mathis House in Downtown Toms River. Enjoy and dinner buffet to live acoustic guitar by Paul Rizzo in the splendor of this Victorian Hidden Gem. Continue Reading on Patch Keep Reading
Autism Family Services of New Jersey offers support to families in the Garden State with children on the autism spectrum, and now they’re getting a little extra support of their own. According to Patch.com, Andrew Visconti, of Freehold Township, is putting on an Arcade for Autism fundraiser this Sat. (June 4) at Yestercades in Red Bank… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A project to repair dunes and walkovers damaged during the Mother’s Day storm is set to begin Wednesday, Toms River officials announced Tuesday. The work on the dunes and walkovers in Ortley Beach is scheduled for Harding Avenue to 4th Avenue under a contract approved May 25 by the Toms River… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Members of the Ocean County College community gathered on the campus’s Gateway Building lawn to celebrate the Class of 2022 at the College’s 55th Annual Commencement ceremonies. The annual Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 24, with graduating students from OCC’s nursing program receiving their nursing pins and reciting… Keep Reading
