The Toms River Times

06/24/2026

🗳️ A closely watched leadership battle has ended in Ocean County as longtime Democratic Chairman Wyatt Earp won another four-year term, defeating challenger Alison Miller. What does it mean for the party’s future in a county dominated by the GOP? https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/ocean-county-democratic-chairman-re-elected-after-contentious-challenge/

06/24/2026

🎆 Ocean County is going big for America’s 250th! Fireworks, concerts, drone shows & more are planned across the county 🇺🇸 🎇 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/ocean-county-fireworks-where-to-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday/

06/23/2026

From the Toms River Township Facebook: We are rockin and rolling with the Amish Outlaws at Shelter Cove Beach! The show is just getting started so bring your family out for a great FREE night of entertainment and FIREWORKS immediately following the concert! 🎵 🎇

06/23/2026

A school bus driver was seriously injured after crashing into a tree in Howell, police said. 🚍🚨

HOWELL – A school bus driver was seriously injured Tuesday morning after the bus struck a tree on Route 547, police said. The crash happened at about 10:08 a.m. June 23 in the area of 909 Route 547, also known as Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, according to the Howell Township Police Department. Police...

06/23/2026

💡 Looking to lower your summer electric bill? JCP&L is offering home energy assessments, rebates and appliance recycling incentives.⚡

NEW JERSEY — As rising prices continue to stretch household budgets, Jersey Central Power & Light is reminding customers that energy savings can begin at home. The utility offers several programs designed to help residents lower electric use and reduce monthly bills, including free home assessment...

06/23/2026

A Superior Court judge denied Jeffrey Lentz’s bid for Pre-Trial Intervention in the “Justice for Ruby” case. The hearing also addressed alleged courthouse photo violations and future defense motions. 🐾⚖️ https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/berkeley/pre-trial-intervention-rejected-in-dog-killing-case/

06/23/2026

💸 For many older adults in Ocean County, rising rent is forcing impossible choices — food, healthcare, transportation, savings, and even retirement. This second installment looks at what happens after the rent notices arrive. 🏠 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/when-senior-housing-costs-rise-something-has-to-give/

06/23/2026

🎶 From Bayville to Liverpool and back! International Beatles artist Shannon returned home for a special event at The Vinyl Dinosaur, sharing her new book, art, memories, and Fab Four magic. 📚🎨🎸 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/berkeley/international-artist-returns-home-to-ocean-county/

06/23/2026

🎉 Big honor for JBJ Soul Kitchen! The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation received a 2026 James Beard Impact Award for its work fighting food insecurity with dignity. 🍽️💙 https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/ocean-county/bon-jovi-foundation-receives-james-beard-impact-award/

06/22/2026

🚔 An Ocean County man faces DWI and drug charges after police say he drove into a restricted police parking area.

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – A township man was arrested on drunken driving and drug charges after police said he drove into a restricted area of the township police department. According to the Long Beach Township Police Department, the incident occurred June 18 when a vehicle entered the department thr...