Toms River Community

Toms River Mayor Asks Community to Support Family Displaced by House Fire »

(Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) Homeowner Maria Bertolini and her sister Kathy More discuss the fire damage to her property, with Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Suzan Fichtner, Executive Director of the Northern Ocean County Habitat for Humanity.

02:14 am | Mayor Thomas Kelaher has always said that one of the best things about Toms River is the spirit of volunteerism, and now he is actively reaching out to the community to help assist…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River for Africa Festival Raises Funds for Clean Drinking Water »

(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) Mayor Kelaher, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Attorney Peter Van Dyke, and Reverend David Joynt were diligently working their cell phones trying to raise money to “post bail” for their release from the Malawian-style jail. The foursome raised funds to give to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River for their “Toms River for Africa Festival.”

02:03 am | Malawi, Africa is the fourth poorest country in the world, with 13 million people and an unemployment rate of 70%.  Most Malawians live on less than a dollar a day.  Despite their extreme…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Groundbreaking at Toms River’s New Animal Shelter in April »

(Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Toms River Township Animal Shelter took place on Oak Avenue, across from the Police station, where additions to the courtroom will soon take place. Shown L to R: Joanne Flanagan, Court Administrator, JoAnn Benson, Director of Senior Services for Toms River, (seated) Sylvia Schnache, Advocate for the Animal Shelter, Jim Bowen, Division Manager for the Animal Shelter, Council President Mo Hill, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher, and Councilmen George Wittmann, Jeffrey Carr and Al Manforti.

01:59 am | The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the new Toms River Animal Shelter took place on April 10th on the grounds of their future location on Oak Avenue, adjacent to the Police Station.   On the…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Mayors of Toms River, Manchester and Berkeley Call for Cardiac Surgery at Community Medical Center »

01:52 am | Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher of Toms River, Mayor Michael Fressola of Manchester and Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr. of Berkeley are calling on the State of New Jersey to approve cardiac surgery services…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Seasonal Beach Badge Prices for Toms River »

01:50 am | Seasonal badges for Toms River Township beaches (Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove Beach) and the Toms River Pool will go on sale beginning Tuesday, April 2, 2012.   Beach badges will be available…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Toms River News

The Boss Always Sits in the Back: booksigning by Jon D’Amore »

02:48 am | Toms River BranchSaturday, May 19, 2:00 pm Registration required. Call 732-349-6200 or register online.. Jon D'Amore is a California-based…

May 19 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Police Special Enforcement Team Joins NJSP in Drug Raid in Winteringham Village »

08:24 pm | The New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression Unit  and Toms River Police Special Enforcement Team after a two month…

May 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Todd Frazier Hits 2 Home Runs in Win over New York Mets »

Photo Courtesy Cincinnati Reds.

01:40 pm | On Wednesday, Toms River native and Cincinnati Reds utility man Todd Frazier got penciled in the starting lineup at…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Police Investigating Robbery at Villages of Bey Lea Apartments »

02:16 am | Toms River Police Press Release: Toms River Police are investigating a robbery that occurred 330 p.m. Sunday afternoon at…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Mayor Asks Community to Support Family Displaced by House Fire »

(Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) Homeowner Maria Bertolini and her sister Kathy More discuss the fire damage to her property, with Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Suzan Fichtner, Executive Director of the Northern Ocean County Habitat for Humanity.

02:14 am | Mayor Thomas Kelaher has always said that one of the best things about Toms River is the spirit of…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Mayor on Hand for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ADK Realty »

(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) ADK Realty and Consulting Services recently held a Grand Opening for their newly relocated office at 1071 Route 37 West. Attending the Ribbon Cutting are Councilman Alfonso Manforti and Council President Maurice “Mo” Hill on either side of the owner, JoAnn Petrizzo.

02:12 am | ADK Realty and Consulting Services recently held a Grand Opening for their newly relocated office at 1071 Route 37…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River for Africa Festival Raises Funds for Clean Drinking Water »

(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) Mayor Kelaher, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Attorney Peter Van Dyke, and Reverend David Joynt were diligently working their cell phones trying to raise money to “post bail” for their release from the Malawian-style jail. The foursome raised funds to give to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River for their “Toms River for Africa Festival.”

02:03 am | Malawi, Africa is the fourth poorest country in the world, with 13 million people and an unemployment rate of…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Groundbreaking at Toms River’s New Animal Shelter in April »

(Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Toms River Township Animal Shelter took place on Oak Avenue, across from the Police station, where additions to the courtroom will soon take place. Shown L to R: Joanne Flanagan, Court Administrator, JoAnn Benson, Director of Senior Services for Toms River, (seated) Sylvia Schnache, Advocate for the Animal Shelter, Jim Bowen, Division Manager for the Animal Shelter, Council President Mo Hill, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher, and Councilmen George Wittmann, Jeffrey Carr and Al Manforti.

01:59 am | The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the new Toms River Animal Shelter took place on April 10th on the grounds…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

A Look Back on Opening Day 2012 for Toms River Little Leagues »

(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) The Toms River Little League teams hosted a re-dedication for one of their fields, known as the Frank Simon Memorial Field. Simon was one of the original Toms River Little League Board Members and helped found the Little League.

01:56 am | It’s never too late to report a good story we might have missed… A little rain didn’t deter opening…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

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Toms River Photos

  • Photo Courtesy Cincinnati Reds.

    Todd Frazier Hits 2 Home Runs in Win over New York Mets

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  • (Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) Homeowner Maria Bertolini and her sister Kathy More discuss the fire damage to her property, with Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Suzan Fichtner, Executive Director of the Northern Ocean County Habitat for Humanity.

    Toms River Mayor Asks Community to Support Family Displaced by House Fire

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  • (Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) Mayor Kelaher, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Attorney Peter Van Dyke, and Reverend David Joynt were diligently working their cell phones trying to raise money to “post bail” for their release from the Malawian-style jail. The foursome raised funds to give to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River for their “Toms River for Africa Festival.”

    Toms River for Africa Festival Raises Funds for Clean Drinking Water

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  • (Photo courtesy of Debbi Winogracki) The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Toms River Township Animal Shelter took place on Oak Avenue, across from the Police station, where additions to the courtroom will soon take place. Shown L to R: Joanne Flanagan, Court Administrator, JoAnn Benson, Director of Senior Services for Toms River, (seated) Sylvia Schnache, Advocate for the Animal Shelter, Jim Bowen, Division Manager for the Animal Shelter, Council President Mo Hill, Councilman Brian Kubiel, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher, and Councilmen George Wittmann, Jeffrey Carr and Al Manforti.

    Groundbreaking at Toms River’s New Animal Shelter in April

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  • (Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) The Toms River Little League teams hosted a re-dedication for one of their fields, known as the Frank Simon Memorial Field. Simon was one of the original Toms River Little League Board Members and helped found the Little League.

    A Look Back on Opening Day 2012 for Toms River Little Leagues

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    High School Softball: Toms River Indians Beat Jackson Liberty 7-4

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    Prominent Jersey Shore Charter Boat Owners Plead Guilty to Income Tax Evasion

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    Toms River Man Killed in Accident with School Bus

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    Officials Say Ocean County Leads Jersey Shore in Tourism Growth

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  • (Photo courtesy Toms River Schools) The collage of Marine Maj. James M. Weis hangs in the lobby of Toms River High School North. Shown are Principal Ed Keller, Superintendant Frank Roselli, Mayor Tom Kelaher and Toms River Public Works Director Lou Amoruso.

    Collages Commemorating Fallen Toms River Marines on Display at High School North

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    93 Year Old Toms River Resident Seeking to get into Guiness Book of World Records

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    Japanese Students Visit Toms River South to Learn About American Education

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  • (Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) Eileen Hedinger celebrates her 100th Birthday and receives a Proclamation from Toms River Township Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher.

    Toms River Honors Newest Centenarian with Proclamation

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  • Toms River Firefighters Respond to Car Fire

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Car Fire on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River Out »

12:24 am | Via Jersey Shore Hurricane News –  East Dover Fire Company and EMS were on site this evening at a car fire on Fischer Boulevard near Windsor Avenue tonight.   The fire was extinguished around 7:30pm.    Photo submitted to JSHN by Adam Hewitt.  …

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Former Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco Admits Taking Bribes, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding IRS »

06:43 pm | The former Superintendent for the Toms River Regional School District today admitted taking bribes to influence school district insurance contracts, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Michael J. Ritacco, 64, of Seaside Park, N.J., pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Joel A. Pisano in Trenton federal court to a superseding indictment charging him with mail fraud and conspiracy to defraud…

Apr 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Toms River Mayor on Hand for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for ADK Realty »

02:12 am | ADK Realty and Consulting Services recently held a Grand Opening for their newly relocated office at 1071 Route 37 West, in the shopping plaza by Favorites, in Toms River.   Owner/Broker JoAnn Petrizzo said, “I brought on more agents so I needed more space.  We have a dozen full time employees and seven part-time employees…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) ADK Realty and Consulting Services recently held a Grand Opening for their newly relocated office at 1071 Route 37 West. Attending the Ribbon Cutting are Councilman Alfonso Manforti and Council President Maurice “Mo” Hill on either side of the owner, JoAnn Petrizzo.

Car Fire on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River Out »

12:24 am | Via Jersey Shore Hurricane News –  East Dover Fire Company and EMS were on site this evening at a car fire on Fischer Boulevard near Windsor Avenue tonight.   The fire was extinguished around 7:30pm.    Photo submitted to JSHN by Adam Hewitt.  …

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Toms River Sports

Photo Courtesy Cincinnati Reds.

Todd Frazier Hits 2 Home Runs in Win over New York Mets »

01:40 pm | On Wednesday, Toms River native and Cincinnati Reds utility man Todd Frazier got penciled in the starting lineup at third base against the New York Mets at Citi Field.  …

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
(Photo courtesy Debbi Winogracki) The Toms River Little League teams hosted a re-dedication for one of their fields, known as the Frank Simon Memorial Field. Simon was one of the original Toms River Little League Board Members and helped found the Little League.

A Look Back on Opening Day 2012 for Toms River Little Leagues »

01:56 am | It’s never too late to report a good story we might have missed… A little rain didn’t deter opening ceremonies for two Toms River Little League ceremonies.  Toms River Township…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Frazier Makes Due with Limited Playing Time in First Week Back in Majors »

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04:09 pm | After being called up to replaced an injured Miguel Cairo on April 19th, Cincinnati Reds utility infielder, Todd Frazier didn’t get much…

Apr 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Veteran Injury Sends Toms River’s Frazier Back to Cincinnati »

03:45 am | Todd Frazier is once again a Major League Baseball player after being recalled from the AAA Louisville Bats when veteran Miguel Cairo…

Apr 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

High School Baseball: Toms River East Defeats Top-Ranked Jackson Memorial »

05:23 pm | Toms River East’s Trevor Fitzsimmons threw a complete game 3 hitter against Jackson Memorial on Tuesday.    Jordan Hoefling went 2-3 with…

Apr 14 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Reds Option Toms River’s Frazier to Minors » Indians Fall to Jackson Memorial 12-1 » All-Star Sports Academy Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Workout, Reception and Dodgeball Tournament » Update: Frazier Makes The Team » Former New Jersey Net Arrested in $2 Million Investment Fraud Scheme »

Toms River Schools

Toms River Man Killed in Accident with School Bus »

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11:51 pm | Toms River Police Bulletin: Toms River Police responded to a school bus accident at Fischer Boulevard and Yellowbank Road at 2:26 p.m.…

Apr 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Police Investigating Serious Accident on Fischer Boulevard Involving Intermediate East School Bus »

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07:15 pm | Toms River Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a Toms River Regional Schools  bus. The…

Apr 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Former Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco Admits Taking Bribes, Pleads Guilty to Defrauding IRS »

06:43 pm | The former Superintendent for the Toms River Regional School District today admitted taking bribes to influence school district insurance contracts, U.S. Attorney Paul J.…

Apr 5 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Former Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Ritacco Pleads Guilty »

03:53 pm | The Asbury Park Press has reported this morning that former Toms River Schools Superintendent, Michael Ritacco plead guilty in federal court to public…

Apr 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
FORMER TOMS RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT INSURANCE BROKER PLEADS GUILTY IN RITACCO BRIBERY SCANDAL » USDA Gives Schools Option to Immediately Stop Serving Beef with “Pink Slime” » Japanese Students Visit Toms River South to Learn About American Education » Goddard School Hosting “Flip the Switch” Event March 30 » Pine Beach School Students Pay Tribute to Their Own “Wonder Woman” »
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Pine Beach Elementary Students Participate in Barnegat Bay Blitz »

11:15 pm | \ Toms River students clean up the bay n conjunction with the Barnegat Bay Blitz, fifth graders from Pine Beach Elementary represented Pine Beach in the watershed wide cleanup.…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Toms River Schools Janitor Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

03:06 pm | On Wednesday, Ocean County Prosecutors arrested  a 27 year old Waretown man  and a Jackson Township man in connection with an investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography.…

Apr 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

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