News for Toms River, NJ. The township of Toms River is the 2nd most populous municipality in Ocean County and the 8th most populous in New Jersey with more than 93,000 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Maurice "Mo" Hill Jr.
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Toms River mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.
Attempted murder charge for Lakewood, NJ kidnapping suspect
Quamel Benton, 35, is already facing an attempted kidnapping charge in Ocean County for a series of incidents that started in Willingboro and ended with a crash and brief car chase in Toms River.
$1 million in merchandise stolen from NJ mall store
Thieves broke into an office of Venzio Jewelry located in the mall's food court through the wall sometime after the mall closed Wednesday morning.
6 Completely Valid Reasons to Not Eat Pork Roll
Pork Roll may be the unofficial food of New Jersey, but is it really worth the hype?
NJ man charged with attempted kidnapping, assault — Wild details
A Monmouth County man is facing a long list of charges following a string of events across the middle part of the state that allegedly involved an attempted kidnapping, a sexual assault, and more than one police chase.
5 of the Most Breathtaking Waterfront Restaurants in New Jersey
There is nothing better than sitting down for a nice dinner at a New Jersey restaurant that has waterfront views. I absolutely love it.
NJ man charged with crime spree against women in Ocean County
Quamel Benton is charged with attempted kidnapping for a crime spree through Lakewood and Toms River on Thursday, authorities say.
The Best Memories from Your Jersey Shore Childhood
Reflect on your childhood memories as a 90s kid at the Jersey Shore.
Self-identified 'pervy teacher' sentenced, loses NJ credential
Students of veteran teacher Kyle Banner, 49, of Brick found graphic photos on his Twitter account in April 2023 and reported them to school administrators.
Attempted kidnapping of girl ends in Toms River, NJ crash
Lakewood police said a man attempted to force a teenage girl into a white SUV Thursday night near Forest Park Circle not far from Route 9 .