News in Toms River

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police are actively searching for a missing juvenile, Juan Carrasco‑Solano, who was last seen on April 18, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. […]

DELAWARE BAY — The search for Matthew “Matt” Oliver, a New Jersey commercial fisherman who reportedly fell overboard from an oyster boat in the waters between […]

Toms River is gearing up for a major dining shake‑up: Texas Roadhouse is officially eyeing the former Pizza Hut site on Route 37, according to new reporting from APP.com and recent development activity in the area. The move would bring one of America’s most popular steakhouse chains to one of Ocean County’s busiest corridors — and residents are already buzzing.

Wawa is offering free coffee on Thursday, April 16 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of its first retail store.

The Wallington Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile: Name: Navaeh Alicea Age: 14-year-old female

A quiet Monday morning turned tragic for the McAdoo Family when an accidental house fire destroyed their home and everything inside, leaving the longtime local family with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. According to neighbors, Maryann McAdoo woke up to the smell of smoke coming from her son Garret’s bedroom. Believing he was still inside, she immediately screamed for help. Unbeknownst to her, Garret had already left for school — a detail that likely saved his life.

The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to a fatal multi‑vehicle crash on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning.

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NJ Heat Wave Incoming: Temps Soar Toward 90° This Week New Jersey is about to skip spring and jump straight into summer as an unusually strong April heat wave builds across the region. The upcoming 7‑day forecast tells a dramatic story: temperatures will surge into the low 80s Monday, mid‑80s Tuesday, and could touch 90° by Wednesday across inland areas — a level of heat more typical of late June than mid‑April.

Union Township police responded to the restaurant after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire erupting inside the dining area. When officers arrived, they found several victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while six others were transported to nearby hospitals with varying injuries.