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I keep a list of places I'd like to go.   "Grounds For Sculpture"  has been on that list for a number of years.  Well, I'm happy to say that I finally got there and found it to be a really worthwhile trip. It's in Hamilton, NJ, just about an hour from Toms River...

An Ocean County student was enjoying the view in his backyard when inspiration struck. The next thing he knew, he was headed to the nation's capital to receive the congratulations of his Congressman.

I have to be honest, this blog asks more questions then has answers. It appears there are new statues popping up all over Toms River. Remember last year we had various "scenes" with statues done by an artist .... Now we are seeing new large bronze statues.  ...

If you walked through downtown Toms River today, you may have noticed a new statue going up in the park at the corner of Washington Street and Robbins Street. So what's the story? Well, I can tell you!

If you've traveled Robbins Street in the last day or so, you may have noticed a new addition to the beige and grey downtown buildings. A brightly colored graffiti "tag" was added to a building in the last day or so.

Catching a Frisbee is hardly the only skill a human can do that a dog can match.

The Silverton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary are kicking off their fund raising year with a brand new event! They are having a Painting Party! This is something new for them...The Ladies are so excited!   Create some fantastic art and help a great cause !   ...

Since The King of Rock N' Roll's death in 1977, rumors have persisted about a secret life of Elvis Presley. With sightings from Vegas to Michigan and dozens of places in between, who'd think that The King would show up at the Jersey shore?

You may have noticed a transformation as you've approached downtown Toms River in the last two weeks or so. If you've wondered about the colorful new work of art on the side of Nancy's Cafe, we can tell you all about it!

Here in Ocean County, we're used to Summer visitors. And this Summer, we had some unique ones. They didn't really do much traveling, but they hung around Toms River since early May.