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
The Bottom Line We face several hours of steady (if not heavy) rain Friday morning. Along with elevated winds, making for some nasty (and maybe even stormy) weather. This is the first step in a big transition, driven by a strong cold front. As the sun comes out Friday afternoon, temperatures will start to tumble.… Keep Reading
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to half of 2006 levels by the end of the decade. Cut-rate electric vehicles for Shore-area buses and businesses would play a big role in the plan. Murphy’s order, set forth in an appearance at a solar far in Mount Olive, Morris… Keep Reading
I was at the Ocean County Mall the other night and I noticed lots of work being done at the new location of P.F. Chang’s. The signs have been saying, “Coming Soon” for a while now, but it’s nice to see work being done. I checked out P.F. Chang’s website and a Toms River opening is… 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
TRENTON – In response to growing numbers of violent incidents aimed at NJ Transit workers, a proposed bill moving through the Legislature would ban passengers from NJT’s trains and buses if they’re found guilty of assault. The bill, S4071/A6013, was endorsed by the Senate transportation committee Monday though was not taken up by the panel’s… Keep Reading
It was a bit of déjà vu for A.J. Emnace and some of his teammates. For the second time in three years, the Toms River North boys soccer team made the long bus ride to Mullica Hill to face top-seeded Clearview in the NJSIAA/Wawa South Jersey, Group 4 tournament. In 2019, the Mariners beat the… Keep Reading
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has reached a big milestone working on their 300th Home Repair through their Neighborhood Revitalization program at a home in Brick Township. Since inception in 1999 the non-profit has built more than 20 homes in Ocean County and began their repair program following Superstorm Sandy in 2012 when they helped… Keep Reading
TOMS RIVER – Mayor Hill announced that the lights have been installed at the skate park. The lights had been on back order due to COVID, but are now up and running. “These high intensity LED lights allow the park to be used after dark, which is just in time as the days are becoming… Keep Reading
