The Toms River Times

1 day ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – Cancer has touched practically everyone’s life, so it should be no problem to fill a park for a fundraiser.   The Berkeley/Lacey Relay For Life will be at Veterans Park, 9 Tilton Boulevard, Bayville on May 31 overnight into June 1. The rain date is July 12.   “It’s not too late to join a team or form a team,” event lead Robyn Griffith said. “We are here with open arms.”  There are activities and entertainment planned for this weekend event.

1 day ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – While Free Comic Book Day was observed recently, a rather “super” event predated it with the Super Jersey Comic Expo at the Dome at Adventure Crossing.   The two-day event drew thousands of fans with numerous comic book vendors, guests and even comic book royalty.

1 day ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – During the latest township Board of Education meeting, Mayor Joseph Hankins presented a proclamation to school officials for their swift actions in providing the Manchester High School as a shelter during the recent Jones Road wildfire.   The high school gymnasium was quickly set up as a shelter supplementing other facilities that responded to the evacuation of residents in Lacey, Barnegat and Waretown.

2 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

OCEAN GATE – A group of beach lovers learned how to prevent the proliferation of jellyfish in the Toms River.   Scientists and members of the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue met at the Wildwood Avenue pier to demonstrate how they’ve been cleaning docks and other objects in the water. The polyps of the bay nettle jellyfish attach to these solid objects throughout the colder months.

2 days ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – A petition was started to keep Christ Episcopal Church from being acquired by Toms River Township.   Mayor Daniel Rodrick said the land is part of a larger recreation plan to provide more open space and access around the downtown area.   The 11-acre church property would be used as a recreational center and community park. Other properties along the river were also being considered for either purchase or acquisition through eminent domain.