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March 14, 2021
Toms River, New Jersey - Get the latest news and updates for Toms River and the surrounding Ocean County area.
October 2, 2026
Ocean County Gas Station Owner Fined $17,500 for Deceptive Pricing Practices
A gas station owner operating multiple Route 37 locations in Ocean County has been fined $17,500 after investigators uncovered a pattern of deceptive business practices involving mismatched gas prices displayed on digital signage versus what customers were actually charged
October 2, 2026
A Fall Tradition Featuring Local Creativity, Community Voting & Big Cash Prizes
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Downtown Toms River is gearing up for one of its most beloved fall traditions: the 2026 Scarecrow Walk, where handmade scarecrows crafted by local businesses, families, students, and community groups will line the streets from October 10th through October 31st.
This free, family‑friendly event invites everyone to register a scarecrow and have it displayed throughout the downtown district — giving creators a chance to showcase their imagination to thousands of visitors.
October 2, 2026
John P. Wauters, CPA of Toms River, NJ died on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born August 15, 1944, to Antoinette and Felix Wauters in Jersey City where he and his brother Theodore were raised. John received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Business Administration from Pace University in New York City. He left a major CPA firm in New York City to start his own firm in Toms River. He relocated to Toms River in 1971.
October 2, 2026
Trucktoberfest Returns to Island Heights This October — Food Trucks, Beer Garden & Family Fun!
ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ — The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 is bringing back its beloved annual fall celebration, Trucktoberfest, on Saturday, October 17th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Wanamaker Field in Island Heights.
October 2, 2026
A sense of relief swept through the Woodbury community after 15‑year‑old Zaylynn Sanchez, who had been reported as a runaway juvenile, was located safely and reunited with her guardian, according to the Woodbury Police Department.
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