Island Heights News

Tall and lanky, Joseph Lappin grew up in Hillsdale and spent most weekends on the golf course, if the weather was good, earning $1.25 to tote a golf bag around 18 holes.

This borough's superintendent of schools, John Lichtenberg, is retiring at the end of his term.

Tickets are on sale now for the 26th annual Christmas in Island Heights Home Tour and crafts show, to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

One of the area's premier nursing care facilities, Holiday Care Center in Toms River, has long been known for its exceptional resident care, highly qualified staff and safe, comfortable environment.

A fire reported 8:20 a.m. Sunday at 20 Riverbend Drive, appears to have started in the area of the two-car garage and attached car port and caused minimal damage to the house, said District 1 Fire Chief John Novak.

TV personality, art historian and certified antiques appraiser Dr. Lori will hold an antique appraisal event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, event organizers said.

A New Jersey man has admitted running an investment scheme that scammed 36 investors out of more than $6 million.

A New Jersey man has admitted running an investment scheme that scammed 36 investors out of more than $6 million.

A fundraising dinner will be held Saturday at the Island Heights Fire Department at 15 Lake Ave.

The borough will be able to pay its $708,408 third-quarter 2008 tax bill to the Central Regional School District, but it will not have enough money to pay this year's third-quarter tax bill of $750,743 because of 'cash-flow problems.' 'A purchase order was sent over to their business administrator for the 2008 payment due them, and we expect to be ...

Two years ago, Deroy Beaton gave himself an unusual present on his 30th birthday.

By Bonnie Delaney * and HARTRIONO B. * SASTROWARDOYO * TOMS RIVER BUREAU * September 22, 2009 SEASIDE HEIGHTS - MORE INSIDE: Berkeley takes legal action to halt Seaside Park seventh-graders' transfer to Toms River Intermediate East.

The Island Heights Cultural and Heritage Association will host its artists and artisans studio tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, according to organizers.

Councilman John Bendel is seeking the available Borough Council seat in November.

Walk the Boards is the name of the newest walking program sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.

The state Division of Consumer Affairs has filed suit against the Brake-O-Rama auto repair chain, alleging the company billed customers for work they never performed and improperly advertised itself as a licensed motor vehicle inspection location.

A Superior Court judge has ordered an Ocean County man to repay $7 million to investors he's accused of scamming through a pyramid scheme to finance a lavish lifestyle.

A group of people will gather Sunday morning at the Manasquan Reservoir to remember, mourn and celebrate the life of Letizia 'Lisa' Zindell, a victim of a murder-suicide in Toms River.

Robert Maiore was chipping away at the $22,000 balance on his Chase credit card by making a little more than the $452 a month minimum payment, when his bill arrived last month with a stark change.

Buddy Benton Formula 34 Like most of us, Buddy Benton started with a smaller boat and then moved up, taking delivery of his new Formula 34 PC about 18 months ago.