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These Toms River Restaurants Are Open Thanksgiving, But Get Your Reservation In

Looking for options for Thanksgiving dinner that won't leave you washing the dishes? Here are possibilities near you.

Barn, Garage Collapse During Confirmed Tornado In South Jersey: Report

Teams with the National Weather Service continued to survey the damage on Friday.

Potential Measles Exposure Reported In Morris County, Health Officials Say

The infected person visited a three-day convention, two hotels, and eventually the hospital, officials said.

East Amwell Son Charged With Murder Of Dad

The father was found dead after New Jersey State Police responded to a 911 call from a woman reporting a medical emergency on Thursday.

Adopt A Senior For Thanksgiving In Toms River

A program through the Toms River Senior Center aims to ensure seniors who aren't able to leave their homes get hot Thanksgiving meals.

As Flu Cases Rise, Ocean County Offers Vaccine Clinics

The number of flu cases in New Jersey doubled the week leading into Halloween. Flu shots are available to combat the illness.

Tornado Spotted In Burlington County

Cars could be seen parked under toll booths.

NJ Retirees Could Lose $554 A Month In Social Security Cuts, Report Says

More than 1.5 million New Jerseyans would be affected if the retirement trust fund is depleted in 2032, an analysis found.

Junior Police Camp A Success!

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township’s Junior Police Camp was a success! Fifty new recruits got an inside look at what it means to be a police officer, performed Military Drills, experienced various demos by the K9s and t…

Ocean County Woman Flips Car Onto Parked Jaguar

TOMS RIVER – Police continue to investigate a motor vehicle accident from Tuesday, where one car landed on top of another car. Toms River Police responded to the accident at the intersection of Sun Valley Road and Oak…

Board Member Under Fire For “Bigoted” Facebook Posts

TOMS RIVER – Islamic groups called for a Board of Education member to step down over what they referred to as bigoted and hateful Facebook posts. The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CA…

Toms River Schools Recognized For Financial Excellence

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional Schools have come out on top for the fifth consecutive year, when it comes to excellence in financial reporting. The school district was recently awarded the Certificate of Excellence…

Registration Open for Toms River Youth Services After-School Program

TOMS RIVER – Registration is open for the Toms River Youth Services after-school program. To be eligible: Both parents, or a single parent, must work The program is open to township children ages 5 to 12 Children must…

County To Host Bridge Improvement Information Session

TOMS RIVER – The public is invited to attend an informational meeting about Chadwick Beach Island Bridge 4-7 p.m. July 29 in the Mancini Room at the main branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. A brief…

Police: Board Member Chased Driver, Crashed

TOMS RIVER – Toms River police, corroborated with witness accounts, state that a Board of Education member accidentally ran his truck off the road after pursuing someone who cut him off. Daniel Leonard, 42, of Beachwo…

Traffic Light Down After Car Crash

TOMS RIVER – A motor vehicle accident is causing delays on Route 37 this morning. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department released a Nixle alert just before 11 a.m. saying a traffic light was down because of the acciden…