The Bottom Line We’ll catch a 36 to 48 hour stretch of mainly dry and mild weather, lasting through the rest of 2021. But rain will return soon enough — the precursor to a big transition by next week. Thursday will progress from wet to dry. Friday is still looking good, and could be our… Keep Reading
NEW JERSEY — As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to surge in New Jersey, some parents are expressing concerns about sending students back to school on Monday. The state Department of Health on Wednesday reported there were 20,483 new positive PCR test results. From Dec. 22 through Wednesday, the state has seen 98,652… Keep Reading
LINDEN — The Walmart store on Routes 1&9 temporarily closed on Tuesday but a spokeswoman denied a report it was because of employees who have gotten sick. A sign in the door said the store in the Legacy Square shopping center in Linden closed at 2 p.m. for “additional cleaning and stocking” and would reopen at 6… Keep Reading
Senior guard Jonathan Spatola scored a season high 22 points as No. 9 Marlboro defeated Manchester Township, 70-53, In the WOBM Christmas Classic semifinal at the RWJ Barnabas Arena in Toms River Marlboro (5-0) will face No. 12 Red Bank Catholic in Thursday’s 7:30 championship in Toms River. Red Bank Catholic earned a 59-41 semifinal… Keep Reading
If you’re like my family, hosting others is a thing. It’s an important part of the holiday season. When you have Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and then New Year’s Eve all within a week, the preparation is a bit exhausting. Now, granted, Christmas Eve is more of a family affair. While New Year’s Eve is… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A multiyear effort will come to fruition on Thursday when Toms River officials and state officials finalize the purchase of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club property in Ortley Beach. Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said state officials and the town will finalize the purchase of the property, covering about… Keep Reading
92.7 WOBM and Gateway Toyota of Toms River honor Analise Piemonte of Donovan Catholic High School as the Student of the Week. Ranked fifth in her class she is President of the Senior Class, President of the Mission Club, Recording Secretary for the National Honor Society, and a member of Student Council. A Varsity Cheer Captain… Keep Reading
Shay Keating struck twice while Braden Ryan dished two assists as Manasquan shut down Toms River North, 7-0, in the first round of the Winding River Tournament in Toms River. Dean Mykelbust, Grant Smith and James Farinacci added a goal and an assist apiece while Brandan Kearney and Matt Barth each chipped in a goal… Keep Reading
Just when Parkinson’s disease patients were starting to learn the ins and outs of ping pong and how it could help them in everyday life, the pandemic forced them to put down their paddles for more than a year and a half. Ping Pong Parkinson, a non-profit that aims to help people with Parkinson’s disease regain… Keep Reading
Recently driving on Route 9 in Toms River I noticed that the old 7-11 was still vacant and waiting for a new tenant, of course the question is who and/or what? This is a heavily traveled area, but like many 7-11 in Ocean County, things just didn’t work out. This one is a tough fit,… Keep Reading
