SEASIDE HEIGHTS–England’s Prince Harry and Governor Chris Christie toured Ocean County on Tuesday with stops in Seaside Heights and Mantoloking. The Ocean Signal will have feature on this in next week’s paper. Until then, enjoy these photos from the day.
On May 15, 2013, the Brick Township Police Department released a sketch of a subject who was wanted for questioning in connection to an Armed Robbery and Stabbing which occurred on May 13, 2013 at approximately 10 pm. The incident took place at 150 Brick Boulevard, Brick, NJ. The subject should be considered armed and [...]
By Mark Blumenthal Photos by Phil Stilton TOMS RIVER–For the record, record-setting pitcher Jordan Weed claimed the Most Valuable Player honor at the Ocean County Tournament after throwing her Toms River High School East team to a 10-0 victory over Toms River North in the championship game at Toms River South on Tuesday. But [...]
TOMS RIVER–After walking the bases loaded in the bottom of the 7th inning with a 2-0 lead, Toms River North pitcher Steve Slagmolen faced Jackson Memorial catcher Matt Thaiss. Thaiss, who already had two home runs against Slagmolen this season came into the batter’s box with the psychological advantage. After pitching high to load the [...]
DOVER BEACHES NORTH– Toms River Police responded to a Silver Beach Road home here at 2 pm on Tuesday after receiving an alarm regarding a 24 foot boat that was fully engulfed in fire. Ocean Beach, Seaside Heights and Lavallette fire departments responded and quickly extinguished the fire. The boat located in the front yard was totally [...]
TOMS RIVER–On Wednesday, another one of Toms River’s many vacant homes, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, went up in flames. This time, it was a two story Snug Harbor lagoon structure at 1846 Ensign Court. A second home, also vacant since damaged by Sandy next door suffered damage. Toms River Police Officer Steve Bucci was the [...]
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – In an unannounced visit here, Governor Chris Christie sat down on Tuesday with NBC anchorman Brian Williams to talk about his ordeal as the Governor of a hurricane ravaged state. The interview was conducted outside the Beachcomber Bar & Grill on the boardwalk, one of many businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy last [...]
TOMS RIVER–Toms River Police responded to a house fire at 30 Lagoon Drive West at 230 Monday afternoon . The homeowner Joseph Degeorge exited the home after dialing 911 to report the fire that started in a bedroom. The homeowner and his 20 year old son were not injured and upon finding the fire attempted [...]
TOMS RIVER–Toms River Fire Companies 1 & 2 of Toms River and the Island Heights Fire Company responded to an oven fire at the Manhattan Bagel store on Route 37, near the intersection of Route 166. The fire was contained to the oven.
By Phil Stilton JACKSON–Jackson Memorial, the number one seed in this year’s Ocean County Tournament defeated Toms River East at home on Sunday 7-5. Across town, Jackson Liberty lost a 1-0 game against Toms River South. Liberty had runners in scoring position twice, but were denied by the Indians, including a close out [...]