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...
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Shore Environment
/ 9 months agoCoastal Storm Prompts Wind, Tidal Flood Warnings for Ocean County
Yet another coastal storm – the latest in a line of seemingly unending foul weather – has prompted the National Weather...
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Ortley Beach & North Beaches
/ 10 months agoToms River Appropriates Over $300K for Beach Repairs
In what has become a seemingly annual expense in the absence of a federal beach replenishment project, Toms River officials on...
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Government
/ 10 months agoLavallette Tackling Litter, Benches As Summer Season Draws Closer
Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching despite this week’s chilly temperatures. In Lavallette, officials are readying the town for...
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Ortley Beach & North Beaches
/ 10 months agoToms River Council Rescinds Recalled Police Restructuring Ordinance, Mayor Claims He Doesn’t Need It
An ordinance that would restructure some aspects of the Toms River Police Department and reallocate the funding to the hiring of...
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Government
/ 10 months agoOptimum Permanently Closes Island Cable Office, Pitches New Use As Fiber Upgrade Node
Altice USA, which markets cable television, voice and data services under the Optimum brand, has closed the retail portion of its...
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Government
/ 10 months agoLavallette Introduces Revised Ordinance Regulating Outdoor Cooking Facilities
Lavallette officials have introduced an ordinance regulating outdoor cooking facilities after pulling an initial iteration of the proposal from consideration following...
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Government
/ 10 months agoBoth Seaside Park and Lavallette Are Facing Revaluation Orders
Two island communities are being forced to prepare for revaluations despite complaints from local officials about their necessity. Both Lavallette and...
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Uncategorized
/ 10 months agoFormer T.R. Council President Looks to Make Comeback in GOP Primary
Dueling factions of Toms River Republicans, engaged in outright digital warfare complete with audio and document leaks being displayed on social...
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Police, Fire & Courts
/ 10 months agoSeaside Park Police Blotter: Car Burglar Caught, Dog Reunited, Theft-Of-A-Camera
Seaside Park police have released their weekly blotter, featuring a number of calls to which officers recently responded. The department handled...
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Government
/ 10 months agoMilestone: 20th Motel Demolished in Seaside Heights, Hovnanian Project to Get Underway
Seaside Heights, for years derided for its aging motels that were once associated with crime and nefarious behavior, is in the...