As you may know, today, March 1st, is 92.7 WOBM's 48th anniversary. We first signed on the air on March 1st, 1968, and have served as Ocean County's Hometown Station ever since. As I was doing some research on the history of WOBM, I came across a treasure trove of our past.
Thanks to everyone who took our "Ocean County Quiz" Here is the answers...
What year was the first road constructed in Ocean County ?
Answer - 1712
True or False ...In 1782 A British expidition attacked the Toms River Blockhouse and it's compliment of 25 militiamen under the command of Captain Joshua Huddy. The Brit
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We all love living in Ocean County, but how well do you know your Ocean County history? Look over our quiz and tune in Thursday morning for the answers on the Morning Show with Shawn and Sue .... we'll post the answers right here on wobm.com....
Anybody who's driven past Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has surely taken note of the majestic Navy Blue Angel standing sentry duty outside of the base. But you may have noticed recently that it's missing from its normal spot.
Considering how New Jersey was the third of 50 states to join the United States of America, it can be shocking to see how little some of us know about Independence Day almost 230 years after we were granted admission to the union.
In order to prepare for the United States’ 239th birthday this Saturday, I decided to walk around Downtown Toms River and approached a bunch of people to see if they act
Historic Huddy Park in downtown Toms River is in for a facelift.
Mayor Tom Kelaher says bond income earmarked for capital improvements will pay for about $1 million worth of work, including bulkhead replacement and landscaping upgrades...
We are at that perfect time of year where it's warm enough to enjoy lots of time outdoors, but not too hot that it gets uncomfortable away from the beaches. And, did you know that we have a lot of nature destinations all within less than an hour drive? Read on for my Top 5 Jersey Shore Nature Destinations:
In the same thinking that makes people use St. Patrick's Day as just an excuse to drink Guinness, an awful lot of people will be enjoying margaritas and Mexican beer tonight with no idea what they're actually celebrating.