Tag: Toms River

  • 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…

  • Winter Beach Blast returns to the Ocean County Mall

    TOMS RIVER-A beach breeze will flow into the Ocean County Mall this week. The annual Winter Beach Blast will be held on Jan. 19 when the center court in the mall with be transformed into a tropical event. Residents and families will have an opportunity to participate in games, crafts, hula hoop and dancing. “After…

  • First responders lace on ice skates to rally around one of their own

    TOMS RIVER- A special hockey game was recently played at Winding River Ice Rink. On Jan. 5, at the ice rink in Toms River, members of the Berkeley Township, Manchester Township, and Toms River Township Police Department’s took on the Toms River Blackhawks coaching staff for a hockey game to benefit a Berkeley Township EMT,…

  • Two Toms River residents receive the Girl Scout Silver Award

    TOMS RIVER- A love of reading was the force behind Nicole McColley and Antonia Raimondo in their bids to receive the Girl Scout Silver Award. Both award recipients found that their projects, which they needed to complete to earn the second highest award in Girls Scouts, centered around something they love—reading. Nicole McColley of Toms…

  • 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…