Hometown Happenings

We have recently seen several 7-11 convenience stores close here in Ocean County. Most recently the 7-11 in Toms River at Route 37 and King Street. Also in Southern Ocean County the Tuckerton 7-11 closed.

So I was driving through Toms River when I noticed this construction project that is underway at Route 166 and Indian Head Road....so I was curious to see if we know what this project is going to be?

Although the schools will not be facing off exclusively this year, we are going to have a Christmas singing competition. The "Tinsel Trophy" will go to whoever wins the popular vote for their best Christmas Carol. So our competition is open to EVERYONE!

I don't know about you, but I feel like I have been seeing "black Friday" sales popping up all over the place for some time now? Is "black Friday" the new "going out of business sale" slogan? remember when you would always see "going out of business" and …

In my opinion this has to be the most fantastic thing to happen to residents as we begin getting rid of the autumn leaves. Yes it’s a beautiful time of year with the colors of fall, but as those leaves begin to fall it becomes quite a clean-up
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Join Doris Kearns Goodwin, world-renowned presidential historian, public speaker and Pulitzer Prizewinning, New York Times #1 best-selling author, for a virtual discussion titled: “Election 2020: Where Do We Go From Here? A Historical Perspective.”

It is Veteran's Day (November 11th) and as we take time to remember the men and women of our armed forces, it is a much different Veteran's Day with many observances cancelled or re-defined due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Six Flags Great Adventure is excited to once again host their annual "Holiday in the Park" a fantastic Christmas experience at the amusement park in Jackson. Park officials are excited to host this Christmas event with more than a million glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling rides,…

Ok we need to have an open discussion, do we have a squirrel problem? What's going on with the squirrels? Are you seeing a squirrel issue?

Yes Virginia there will be a Christmas Parade on Long Beach Island. Officials have announced this years plans for the annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade.