Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Popular Island Donut Shop Aims to Nearly Double in Size
The lines out the door on a Saturday morning are a sure sign of delicious donuts inside at one island shop –...
Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Verizon Proposes Multiple Seasons for Temporary 70-Foot Cell Tower on Route 35
Verizon is seeking approval from Toms River to place a 70-foot tall cellular data tower along Route 35 on a temporary basis...
Government
Legendary Seaside Heights Bar May Be Replaced With Sprawling Restaurant, 22 Condos
The owner of Hook’s, a long-time staple of Seaside Heights known for its old-style nautical bar atmosphere, ample ping-pong tables and video...
Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Despite Smaller Beaches, Ortley Sees Jump in Badge Revenue
Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Ortley Will Be Guarded, But Swimming Unlikely This Weekend; Rips and 6-8ft Waves Forecast
Boating & Fishing
The River Lady Will be Docked in the Toms River for Another Decade
Seaside Heights & Seaside Park
Building Boom: Slew of New Subdivisions Proposed in Seaside Heights for 2025
Seaside Heights & Seaside Park
‘First Night Ocean County’ in Seaside Heights to Feature Music, Carousel, Fireworks on the Boardwalk
Police, Fire & Courts
Ocean County Sheriff Establishes Drone Command Center in Seaside Heights Amid New Video
Seaside Heights & Seaside Park
Dramatic Water Rescues Occur in Seaside Park As Rip Current Warning Remains in Effect
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Government
/ 2 years agoLavallette Officials Pledge Help on Feral Cat Proliferation
Feral cats are continuing to create problems on President Avenue in Lavallette, and while residents admit the kittens are cute, they...
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Government
/ 2 years agoHomebuilding Projects Proposed on Dupont Avenue in Seaside Heights
New homes have been proposed for parcels on Dupont Avenue in Seaside Heights. The borough’s planning board will hear applications from...
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Government
/ 2 years agoSeaside Heights’ Free Fitness Park Is Open; Commercial Use Rule Forthcoming
The new fitness and athletic park beside the Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights is now open – and...
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Government
/ 2 years agoAnother Motel on Seaside Heights’ Boulevard to be Replaced by Condominium Complex
A developer has submitted an application to the borough’s planning board for approval of a plan to demolish yet another Seaside...
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Government
/ 2 years agoLavallette Looking to Expand Island’s Lightning Detection Network
Following the tragic death of a lifeguard in South Seaside Park last summer after being struck by lightning, several local communities...
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Government
/ 2 years agoLavallette Beach Revenue Rises, But Lifeguard Numbers Fall in Late Season
Lavallette is experiencing a banner year at its beachfront, surpassing revenue figures from last season as the borough heads into the...
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Ortley Beach & North Beaches
/ 2 years agoT.R. Mayor Opposing Verizon Bid to Withdraw FiOS From Some Island Condo Complexes
Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill has penned a letter to the state Board of Public Utilities stating his opposition to...
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Shore Environment
/ 2 years agoSaturday Glow, Sunday Gloom? Fog, Sun, Showers to Top Off Weekend
Saturday night was one for the books in Ocean County, as a hot August day combined with a cool east breeze...
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Government
/ 2 years agoSeaside Heights Readying Boardwalk Maintenance Project for Fall
Seaside Heights is already working to ensure its “Classic American Boardwalk” is ready for another summer. The borough council this week...
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Government
/ 2 years agoSeaside Heights Approves Buy of ‘Half Motel, Half House’ Property, Demolition Coming Soon
Seaside Heights borough council members voted in favor of authorizing a capital project to purchase a unique – and troubled –...