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Toms River’s Ocean County Mall Comeback Heads Into Christmas, With Chick-fil-A and Sephora Next

Toms River's Ocean County Mall heads into Christmas with Sephora coming soon, HomeSense and P.F. Chang's on the old Sears land, and Chick-fil-A approved.

Toms River, NJ · 2d
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New Jersey Globe

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Booker’s Lakewood victory shows the power of the Vaad in New Jersey’s most Republican legislative district

Lakewood is one of the most Republican municipalities in New Jersey. Donald Trump carried it by 76 percentage points in 2024, and Jack Ciattarelli won it by 81 points in last year’s gubernatorial election. But last week, Lakewood voted for a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, in what became...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d
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roi-nj.com

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Marcus & Millichap brokers $2.35M sale of Social Security Administration building in Toms River

Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of 190 St. Catherine Blvd., a Social Security Administration building in Toms River, for $2.35 million. The property totals 7,440 square feet on a 1.24-acre lot. Built in...

Toms River, NJ · 3d
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thesandpaper.net

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Coastal VIM Moves Back to Manahawkin

Coastal Volunteers in Medicine announces the opening of its new location at 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite B-1 in Manahawkin and also welcomes a new executive director. “We also want to recognize Patrick Moeller of Callan & Moeller Construction, who generously donated the entire cost of renovating our new clinic, including materials and construction,” said Arian Selmani. “His incredible generosity helped make this move possible, and we couldn’t be more thankful.”

Stafford Township, NJ · 2d
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Star News Group

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Plan for expansive complex in woodlands questioned

BRICK TOWNSHIP — A proposal to construct eight office buildings and two distribution centers on a 36.73-acre wooded property along Cedar Bridge Avenue sparked questions from residents about traffic, flooding, environmental impacts and building heights during the Nov. 9 planning board meeting. The board did not take final action during the evening’s hearing, which is scheduled to continue Jan.

Brick, NJ · 13h

thelakewoodscoop.com

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Lakewood Soup Kitchen And Coat Drive Returns; Donation Drop-Off Open Through Friday

The Lakewood Police Department and Lakewood Community Coalition are collecting coats ahead of their pre-Thanksgiving soup kitchen and coat drive, with donations accepted through Friday, November 13. New or gently used jackets and coats, in all sizes and styles, can be dropped off 24 hours a day at the donation...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Mayor shares update on storm recovery plans

BAY HEAD — At the Nov. 2 council meeting, Mayor William Curtis said state and federal officials have indicated they will prioritize the restoration of borough beaches, which were left with destroyed dunes and steep, dangerous drop-offs along the beach after the Sept. 26 nor’easter. “I was very pleased to correspond with the deputy commissioner of the DEP [Joseph Seebode].

Bay Head, NJ · 13h

Jersey Shore Online

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Ocean County Man Hits $250,000 Slot Jackpot

ATLANTIC CITY — A $50 wager brought an Ocean County man a $250,000 payday at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Nov. 9, according to the casino. The man hit the jackpot at approximately 4:50 p.m. while playing an IGT Double Diamond Wheel of Fortune slot machine. His winnings amounted to 5,000 times his bet.

Ocean County, NJ · 3d

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Toms River’s Winding River Rink Offers Welcoming, Fun Family Outing This Fall and Winter

Public skate runs Friday morning plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the township rink on Whitesville Road, where the manager says skaters range from 4-year-olds to an 85-year-old speed skater. TOMS RIVER, N.J. — If Friday’s cold rain has the kids climbing the walls, Toms River has a place for them to burn off some […]

Toms River, NJ · 1d

Star News Group

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Stepping out on Thanksgiving Eve

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and along with it comes one of the most popular bar nights of the year, the night before. The Jersey Shore is no stranger to year-round nightlife, with plenty of people interested in participating in this before-Thanksgiving tradition. Here are some top places to go so you don’t miss out.

Asbury Park, NJ · 1d

Jersey Shore Online

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Council Looks At Work Done On Rova Farms

JACKSON – Township officials and residents heard more about the costs and work performed on the Rova Farms Park project. Residents questioned the amount of money paid to a politically-connected engineering firm, saying nothing had come of it. The council president said that they did receive some plans, and those would be made public on the town’s website.

Jackson, NJ · 3h

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Toms River Council’s ‘Blow It Up’ Remarks Becomes Legal Evidence in Court Battle Waged by MUA Commissioner Phil Brilliant

Toms River's attorney cites Councilman Robert Bianchini's 'We'll just blow it up' remark in asking a judge to reconsider the council livestream ruling.

Toms River, NJ · 2d

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MAILBAG: LSTA’s Appointment-Only Policy Leaves Parents Without Answers

Parents rely on LSTA for something essential: getting our children to and from school safely and reliably. When there is a problem, question, or issue that needs to be addressed, parents should be able to speak to an actual person and get answers. Instead, LSTA has eliminated walk-ins entirely, requiring...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 2d

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UPDATE: Water Available for Residents Affected by Sinkhole Incident

Neal Street remains closed between Ralph Place and Steven Place following a water main break that caused a significant sinkhole and disrupted water service to surrounding residents, as first reported on TLS. Emergency repairs are underway, with work expected to take several hours. Ralph Place remains accessible from Neal Street,...

Lakewood Township, NJ · 1d

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Ocean County Names New Medical Examiner; Lakewood Hospital Executive Joins County Council

Ocean County is set to get a new Medical Examiner. According to county documents obtained by TLS, Peter M. Mazari, MD, PhD, is appointed Ocean County Medical Examiner for a five-year term from December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2031. According to his practice’s website, Dr. Mazari is a forensic...

Ocean County, NJ · 1d

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Tornado watch for Monmouth, Ocean counties

Monmouth and Ocean counties are under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, the National Weather Service said. The watch includes much of central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. In addition, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth and northwest Ocean counties until 5:15 p.m. Nov. 12. Just after 5 p.m., Asbury Park Press reporters across Monmouth and Ocean counties were reporting soaking rain and “pencil eraser-sized hail” falling across the region, which had left a layer of ice on the ground now and was drowning out conversations inside homes. Manchester Police sent out a public robocall at 5:55 p.m. urging the public to stay off the roads due to “slippery roadways” as a result of the severe weather. In New Jersey, the tornado watch includes eight counties in addition to Monmouth and Ocean. The other counties are Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset. The severe thunderstorm warning includes northwestern Ocean, central Monmouth, the eastern central portion of Mercer and southeastern Middlesex counties. At 4:39 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest of Toms River, moving east at 25 mph, all according to the weather service. Frequent and life-threatening lightning was also causing

Monmouth County, NJ · 1d

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Ocean County Communities Come Together to Help Families in Need This Thanksgiving: Food Pantries and Turkey Donations

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, organizations, churches, businesses, and volunteers throughout Ocean County are working to make sure local families have food on the table for the holiday. For many households, the rising cost of groceries can make preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner difficult. Fortunately, local food pantries and...

Ocean County, NJ · 2d

thesandpaper.net

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Clemmy’s Chef Allen Walski Is New Jersey’s Chef of the Year

Allen Walski, a Surf City native and owner of Clemmy’s in Waretown, has been named New Jersey’s Chef of the Year. Walski was announced as the winner at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s 41st annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5. He was one of eight chefs from across the state nominated for the title, and the only one representing Ocean County. After the nomination, voting was open to the public; a total of more than 5,000 votes came in for the competition, according to the NJRHA, and Walski secured the most.

New Jersey · 2d

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Mark Your Calendar for 10 New Jersey Winter Festivals With Lights and Ice

Thousands of people sprint into the Atlantic Ocean in February on purpose, and they do it for charity. I still can’t decide if that is brave, silly, or a little bit of both. That icy dash is only one way New Jersey celebrates the cold months. Some winter events here feature ice sculptures carved right in front of a crowd.

New Jersey · 1d

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This New Jersey Bakery Turns Crumb Cake Runs Into a Family Ritual

Some people take a number and wait in line for crumb cake before most of the shore town is even awake. The doors open at 6:30 in the morning, and the line forms anyway. The shop itself is small. Yet the display cases hold crumb buns, jelly donuts, turnovers, pudding cakes, and a blueberry scone that keeps popping up in conversations about this place.

Bay Head, NJ · 3d