Tag: Toms River

  • Public hearing to be held on Field of Dreams ordinance

    Members of the Toms River Township Council have voted to hold a public hearing on Jan. 23 regarding an ordinance that will, if adopted, advance the community’s Field of Dreams project. On Jan. 3 at the council’s annual reorganization meeting, Council President George Wittmann, Council Vice President Maurice Hill, Councilwoman Laurie Huryk, Councilman Brian Kubiel,…

  • Ocean County GOP chairman indicted on charges of tax evasion

    Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of evasion of taxes totaling more than $1 million. Gilmore, 69, of Toms River, was charged in a six-count indictment with one count of income tax evasion for 2013, 2014 and 2015; two counts of filing false tax returns…

  • Enthusiastic Donovan Catholic uses energy to win this basketball season

    A combination of energy and enthusiasm has sparked the Donovan Catholic High School girls’ basketball team this season. Those traits were working well when Donovan Catholic extended its winning streak to seven when it knocked off Jackson Liberty High School, 41-18, on Jan. 11 in Toms River. Donovan Catholic coach Glenn Jansen praised his team…

  • Boys’ basketball roundup

    Here is an update on the boys’ basketball teams at the Toms River high schools. TOMS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL NORTH Toms River High School North defeated Central Regional High School, 52-50, in Toms River on Jan. 11. Senior forward Nick Dunzack recorded 25 points and eight rebounds in the victory. Senior guard Ryan Schlosser added…

  • Girls’ basketball roundup

    Here is an update on the girls’ basketball teams at the Toms River high schools. TOMS RIVER HIGH SCHOOL NORTH Toms River High School North defeated Central Regional High School, 65-42, in Bayville on Jan. 11. Senior forward Jenna Paul registered 25 points, 11 blocks and seven rebounds and senior guard Brielle Bisogno finished with…

  • Donovan Catholic building a strong wrestling program

    Participating in a holiday wrestling tournament, according to Donovan Catholic High School coach Steve Glawson, will be quite helpful in the development of a young team. On Dec. 27, Donovan Catholic competed in the Holmdel Holiday Tournament, which had a field of 13 schools. Donovan Catholic emerged with a sixth-place finish with 62 points. Luke…

  • Toms River council votes to purchase Boynton Farm

    Members of the Toms River Township Council voted unanimously to adopt two ordinances that will permit the township to move forward on the purchase of the Boynton Farm. On Dec. 26, council President Brian Kubiel, Councilman Terrance Turnbach, Councilman Daniel Rodrick, Councilman Maurice Hill, Councilwoman Laurie Huryk and Councilwoman Maria Maruca voted to adopt the…

  • Toms River receives approval to develop plan for bike and pedestrian paths

    Toms River Township officials have received approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a township-wide bicycle and pedestrian path network. According to township officials, the plan will identify a priority bicycle and pedestrian network that links key destinations such as schools, parks, downtown Toms River, Winding River Trail, and…

  • Toms River East is young but improving on wrestling mat

      Toms River High School East may field a young wrestling lineup, but the Raiders displayed plenty of growth when they recently took down a town rival. Toms River East gained the bragging rights in this young season when it scored a 54-24 victory over visiting Toms River South on Jan. 4. Toms River East’s…