Toms River, NJ|News|
Swim All Year In $1.55M Toms River Home's Indoor-Outdoor Pool
This 5,500-square-foot custom home also has a hot tub, an elevator, and a fully finished basement. Take a look at the photos
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
- Brick, NJ
First things first: My email is karen.wall@patch.com and I welcome your questions, concerns and news tips. I do my best to answer all reader emails. My family moved to the Jersey Shore in August 1979 and I have lived here for most of the years since. I'm a Brick Township High School graduate and have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. I spent 20 years at the Asbury Park Press, including four years as the editor of Hook, Line & Sinker. I was the editor of The Fisherman magazine before going to part-time work for a few years to meet family needs. While some speak French or Spanish, I am fluent in town councils and school boards, fisheries issues (and yes, I bait my own hook) and love sports, especially local sports.
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Toms River, NJ|News|
Crash Closes Bay Avenue In Toms River
Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Brick Schools Urge Families To Call State On $5.3M Aid Cut
School districts are asking their communities to urge Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislators to pause the S2 cuts amid the pandemic.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Schools Urge Families To Call State On $8.1M Aid Cut
School districts are asking their communities to urge Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislators to pause the S2 cuts amid the pandemic.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Manchester Police Officer Back To Full Duty After COVID-19 Battle
Sgt. Antonio Ellis spent 102 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. He's finally cleared to return to full duty, a year after he got sick.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Woman Charged With $40K Theft From Laurita Winery
Nancy Proctor, 62, of Ortley Beach, is accused of taking the money during her time as a manager at the winery, authorities said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Brick Holding Green Acres Hearing, Council Meeting
The township plans to introduce the 2021 budget at the Township Council meeting.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
13 From NJ At Capitol Riots Arrested So Far: Here's What We Know
Here's what we know about the people from NJ now charged in connection with the Capitol Hill riots as the FBI continues its probe.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|News|
Lakewood Will Get $27.3 Million In New COVID Relief Plan
Lakewood will receive more than $27.3 million from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package Congress approved, officials said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Manchester Will Get Almost $4.3 Million In New COVID Relief Plan
Manchester will receive nearly $4.3 million from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package Congress approved, officials said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Will Get $10 Million In New COVID Relief Plan
Toms River will receive more than $10 million from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package Congress approved, officials said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Brick Will Get $7.5 Million In New COVID Relief Plan
Brick will receive more than $7.5 million from the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package Congress approved, officials said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
6 Hurt In Route 37 Crash In Toms River; Man Charged With DUI
Six people were injured in the crash when a Jeep stopped at a traffic signal was rear-ended, police said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Brick Man Charged With DUI In Route 37 Crash That Injured 6
Six people were injured in the crash when a Jeep stopped at a traffic signal was rear-ended, police said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Calls Newspaper Photo Caption 'Incredibly Offensive'
A photo caption published about a woman giving a COVID-19 vaccination contained misogynistic and bigoted language; the paper apologized.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Lakewood, NJ|News|
Lakewood Asst. Principal Suspended Over COVID Outbreak: Report
The assistant principal at the school has been suspended as the district looks at contact tracing; 8 people were sickened, the report said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites In Ocean County
We've updated the list with new locations, plus there's a list of tips to find appointments or get help in booking one.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick|News|
Ocean County's COVID Cases: See Town-By-Town Updates
Ocean County remains in the orange zone; the rate of cases has ticked up in recent weeks, according to data from the county and state.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Manchester, NJ|News|
Manchester Man, Toms River Woman Charged In Heroin Distribution
Authorities seized 2,000 doses of heroin and $3,400 in cash, the prosecutor's office said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Fugitive In Toms River Hotel Stabbing Arrested: Prosecutor
Carles Bryant of Millville, wanted in connection with the March 3 stabbing of a woman, was arrested in Atlantic City, authorities said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
