In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

In case you missed them, below are some of the top stories from the area this week:

Toms River Regional Appoints Interim Superintendent

With less than a month before the school district's superintendent retires, Toms River's Board of Education appointed an interim replacement until a permanent leader is selected through a nationwide search.  

Man Sought After Serious Motor Vehicle Accident in Jackson

Ocean County law enforcement officials are seeking a Toms River man whom they say knowingly provided false ID information to the Jackson Township Police Department in response to a serious motor vehicle accident investigation last Sunday.

Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher affirmed Tuesday that his recent comments about being "annoyed" by Superstorm Sandy recovery complaints made by Ortley Beach residents were not intended to be insensitive.

Toms River Receives $15.5 Million Sandy Grant

Toms River was awarded more than $15 million in grant money to help lessen the financial blow dealt by Superstorm Sandy. 

Toms River police officers are investigating multiple thefts in town, including one where a can of coffee and packages of frozen beef—along with a computer—were taken from a downtown law office.