Dianne DeOliveira
Toms River cancer survivor is holding a holiday gift drive for young patients
20-year-old Chris Nolze of Toms River, an 8-year cancer survivor who has undergone 21 operations, is again using his foundation to help spread holiday joy to young patients afflicted with the disease.
Toms River to hold public hearing and final vote on $8 million bond proposal
Paving, elevation and drainage projects are included in a $8 million bond ordinance being proposed by the Toms River Township Council.
Ask the Congressman with Rep. Frank Pallone – Nov., 2015
The Syrian refugee situation, the Federal Transportation Bill that would cut $50 million from NJ Transit, and legislation to raise awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young people were among some of the topics covered by 6th District Representative Frank Joseph Pallone, Jr, (D-NJ), during the monthly "Ask the Congressman" show on News Talk Radio 1160 and 1310 WOBM AM with host Tom Mongelli.
Ocean County to launch pilot program for veterans in the criminal justice system
Veterans who end up in the Criminal Justice System for non-violent acts committed due to persistent mental illness, will be eligible for treatment and counseling under a two-year Veteran's Diversion Pilot Program (VDP) being launched by Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato on January 1st, 2016.
Seats still available for Climate Change forum in Toms River
Skeptics of climate change and possible causes will get to debate expert testimony from researchers on the topic and the impact to the Jersey Shore during a free, two-day forum being held this Friday and Saturday in Toms River.
OCC optimistic forming partnerships will boost enrollment
In the face of a $3 million budget shortfall and a decline in enrollment over the past five years, Ocean County College officials remain optimistic steps being taken to reduce costs and attract new students will pay off.
Bradley Beach fire displaces two families
Two Bradley Beach families are displaced following a fire early Sunday that started in a garage with an attached shed at a home on Fourth Avenue, according to authorities.
Toms River and Union Beach assess recovery, 3 years post-Sandy
Three years after Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012, the mayors of two of the hardest hit Jersey Shore communities are assessing what remains in the ongoing recovery.
Off-shore wind energy projects could be further delayed in NJ
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) does not have a key regulation in place necessary to allowing the development of off-shore wind energy projects to move forward, according to an attorney specializing in the field.
A second brown plume surfaces in Barnegat Bay
Members of Save Barnegat Bay are calling on the state to test for pollution after a second brown plume discharged from a Seaside Park pumping station surfaced over the weekend.
Whale sighting at the Jersey Shore delights residents
Move over Mary Lee the great white shark, a hump back whale is getting all the attention now at the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Economic Authority raises awareness of financing programs for small businesses
Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands is being highlighted as an example of how the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) can help small businesses grow through its Premier Lender Program.