Island Traffic Lights Are Back On

There are lots of signs of spring this week, but here's the biggest thus far: the island's traffic lights are back...

Ortley, Barrier Island Rental Homes Will be Spared From New Regulations

A new Toms River Township ordinance that dictates how barrier island residents can rent their homes could be changed again, allowing...

Ortley Beach Badges Now for Sale

Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove are now on sale, Toms River officials have announced. Seasonal badges are on...

Free Tree Seedlings Being Distributed in Ortley Beach Saturday

Free tree seedlings will be available to Toms River residents this Saturday as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign,...

Ortley Beach Entrances Will Get New Look After Replenishment

Since the announcement two weeks ago that Ortley Beach would be the first town to see beach and dune replenishment as...

Beach Replenishment to Begin in Ortley Beach in April, Schedule for All Towns Released

A long-awaited, island-wide beach and dune replenishment project will begin in Ortley Beach and kick off next month, officials announced Friday....

Storm Sewer Replacements Coming to Ortley, North Beach Sections of Toms River

Toms River officials are looking to start as soon as possible on projects to replace storm sewers in Ortley Beach and...

Watch: Huge Waves and High Winds, But Island’s Berms Hold Up

The Jersey Shore was spared from dealing with snow Tuesday, but heavy surf and high winds were being felt as a...

New Storm Sewers on the Way for Ortley Beach

Toms River officials are seeking bids for a project that will replace most of the storm sewers in Ortley Beach. The...

Flood-Prone Main Road Through Ortley Beach to be Raised

As part of an ongoing effort to reduce flooding concerns in Ortley Beach, Toms River officials this week awarded a contract...