The Toms River Times

15/08/2025

An 18-year-old has been indicted in connection with a May crash in Toms River that killed one person and seriously injured another. We have details in the link from the news story below.

14/08/2025

Preliminary hearings continued in the case of a former special needs teacher accused of sexually abusing a teen student, with prosecutors questioning the victim’s mother about when her son disclosed the alleged relationship. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/howell/victims-mom-testifies-in-teacher-sex-abuse-case/

14/08/2025

In the months after the closure of Joann Fabric and Crafts, economic analysts are still doing an autopsy to find out just how the retail giant died. We have more in our news story from the link in the comments below.

14/08/2025

A joint hearing of the State Senate and Assembly are meeting in Point Pleasant to discuss the future energy needs of the state. (Photo by Chris Lundy)

14/08/2025

A beloved member of the Brick Police Department, K9 Vader, Badge #916, has died after serving the community with dedication since 2016.

BRICK – A beloved member of the department, K9 Vader, Badge #916, has died after serving the community with dedication since 2016. Born Sept. 30, 2014, Vader joined the force on March 6, 2016, working alongside his handler, Officer John Turrin, Badge #199. Known for his intelligence, loyalty and e...

13/08/2025

An Ocean County man has been charged in a crash that killed a Manchester man after authorities said he drove more than two miles in the wrong lane at over 100 mph before colliding head-on with another vehicle. Read more in the news story link below in the comments.

13/08/2025

What started as a college project became a moving story of connection, resilience, and hope. 🌅✨

Seaside Park’s Jenna Walker set out to film Gregory Andrus of Portraits of the Jersey Shore — and ended up creating something that’s touched countless hearts.

📖 Read more ➡️ from the link in the comments below.

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

As a non-profit agency, A Friend's House Social Adult Daycare is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through their specialized Social Adult Daycare program.

A Friend’s House has proudly served the community since 1989, with welcoming locations in both Brick and Manahawkin. As a non-profit agency, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through our specialize...

13/08/2025

Detective James Carey has retired from the Toms River Police Department, concluding a law enforcement career that began in 1996. Read more from the link in the comments below.

13/08/2025

Earlier this week - one person was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 70, authorities said.

MANCHESTER – One person was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 70, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Manchester Township police responded around 8:15 a.m. on August 11 to Hilltop Road and Route 70, where a 2014 Dodge van collided with a...

13/08/2025

Three men from Mexico have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for repeatedly reentering the United States after being deported.

LAKEWOOD – Three men from Mexico have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for repeatedly reentering the United States after being deported, officials said Wednesday. Efrain Zamorano-Camacho, Fernando Rodriguez and Miguel Angel Munguia-Arcos were taken into custody Sunday duri...