Tag: Toms River
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Downtown visitors may vote for favorite scarecrow in annual contest
Scarecrows will be on display in downtown Toms River over the coming weeks. The annual Scarecrow Walk will be held in Toms River from Oct. 16 through Nov. 1. All eligible scarecrow entries were received by the Business Improvement District on Oct. 8. The Scarecrow Walk is a contest with three categories: Business; Individual/Family; and…
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Toms River North wins the ‘Civil War’ against Toms River South
The game plan worked to perfection for the Toms River High School North football team And with it, Toms River gained both bragging rights and revenge. In the 47th football meeting between the two town rivals, Toms River North defeated Toms River High School South, 42-0, on Oct. 12. The annual “Civil War” showdown as…
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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 10/12/18
A review of the Toms River scholastic football teams in Toms River. DONOVAN CATHOLIC Donovan Catholic High School improved to 4-1 on the season when it coasted to a 55-0 victory on the road against Point Pleasant Beach High School on Oct.12. Donovan Catholic will seek its fifth victory when it faces Mater Dei Prep…
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Century 21 Burke Realty new Seaside Park office will serve the Toms River area
Century 21 Burke Realty of North Brunswick is expanding its services to Monmouth and Ocean counties with the opening of an agency office in Seaside Park. “We aim to service buyers and sellers in Monmouth and Ocean counties, especially in the Toms River area,” said John H. Burke, broker/owner of the firm. “Our success in…
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Toms River police participant in Project Medicine Drop
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato announced recently that more than 38,000 pounds of unused medicine has been destroyed during the last four years through a program known as Project Medicine Drop. According to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Project Medicine Drop allows individuals to dispose of unused and expired medications…
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Count Basie Center to present shows at Toms River North
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional School District Board of Education has announced a partnership with the Count Basie Center for the Arts that is expected to produce revenue for the school district. The partnership was announced during the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. According to the agreement, the Count Basie Center for the Arts,…
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Walk N’ Workout continues at Cattus Island County Park for second year
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation is continuing a workout that was created for the community in 2017. The Walk N’ Workout takes place at Cattus Island County Park, Cattus Island Boulevard. “We are always trying figure out the programs the community can become involved with,” said Mary Bavais, assistant…
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Exit 82 drama program teaches children the value of self-expression
TOMS RIVER – In downtown Toms River, Exit 82, a local nonprofit organization, offers children a chance to express themselves through creative drama. For the next four months, Exit 82 theater company instructor Nicole Grassano will teach the evening class. According to Grassano, in the last four years the company has been implementing programs for…
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Jazz musician to perform works of Mercer, Carmichael during show at Grunin Center in Toms River
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will present Gabrielle Stravelli at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. “I Walk With Music” is dedicated to the classic music of Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael. Joining Stravelli will be pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Pat O’Leary and drummer Eric Halvorson. Tickets are…
