Takin’ a dip, catchin’ some rays – and eluding animal control
A deer that's occasionally venturing into the ocean off Ortley Beach in Toms River appears to be in good spirits, but not jolly enough to submit to animal control officers.
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Confused deer has been stranded in Jersey Shore water for hours
The deer was first seen in the water early Wednesday and police encouraged people to stay away from him for fear of scaring him away.
Toms River Township prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Jose
As the Jersey Shore prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Jose late Monday night, emergency officials across the state have been ensuring beaches and waterfront properties have the safety nets they need and dunes are built up to prevent some potentially serious flooding. Toms River is one of those towns.
4-year old inspires Free Little Library opening at Toms River beach
A four-year old's desire to learn how to read at the shore this summer turns into project that benefits anyone looking to read at the beach.
FREE Beach Movies
Looking for some great end of summer family events? Well we have the answer! It's "movies on the beach" and they are coming to Ortley Beach this month.
Tuesday, August 22nd it's "Finding Dory"
Tuesday, August 29th it's "Secret Life of Pets"
Both movies begin at 8 PM on the beach in Ortley at the North Beach Lifeguard Station on 4th Avenue.
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Earth movers lumber onto Ortley for dune reconstruction Part 1
It's about a month later than planned, but Ortley Beach, the section of Ocean County oceanfront that took the worst beating during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 is finally poised for interim dune and berm reconstruction.
Not too late for summer work – Acme, McDonald’s lead May 6 job fair in Ortley
Think all the summer jobs at the shore are taken? Think again. Two major retail chains, anticipating a busy season, lead a cadre of local businesses seeking help at a job fair May 6 at the Acme Market shopping plaza on Route 35 in Ortley Beach.
Ocean County is weeks away from long-awaited dune project
Considered to be one of the most vulnerable stretches along New Jersey's coastline, Ortley Beach will be the first spot in northern Ocean County to benefit from a beach replenishment project that local officials have been waiting on since the shore was slammed by Superstorm Sandy.
Beach replenishment sand arrives in Ortley in April; DEP schedule miffs Brick Mayor
The long-awaited $128,000,000 northern Ocean County beach and dune reconstruction begins with sand deposits in Ortley Beach in April, say officials of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Welcome news in Toms River. But, Brick Township's Mayor is sounding off while repairs there wait until early 2018.
Ortley Beach passive park battle might be near the end
The Ocean County Utility Authority (OCUA) issues a resounding "no" to the request for use of their land as a park - but the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association (OBVTA) doesn't appear ready to acquiesce.