Toms River High School East

Shannon Briles of TRE is the WOBM/Gateway Toyota Student of the Week

In the world of predominantly male-dominated sports, here's an inspiring story of a 57-year-old English teacher and mother breaking the mold by venturing into a completely new territory.

Former Toms River High School East RB/DB Nico Steriti suffered 12 concussions -- has no regrets about playing -- but does say that more needs to be done to help athletes in any sport heal from a concussion.

It's been a tough couple years for Toms River High School East after riding a high wave in 2019 when they finished 9-2 and made a playoff run, but they're now looking to bust through the tide to friendlier waters -- and results.

At JG Desserts bakery in the Silverton section of Toms River, if they bake it, you will definitely want to come and try everything.

In the months that have followed his passing, his family and close friends have found a way to keep his spirit and memory alive in the local community and beyond by establishing the Patrick Romano Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

92.7 WOBM and Gateway Toyota of Toms River honor Kelly Goodall of Toms River High School East as the Student of the Week.

Communities are in mourning from Toms River and Ocean County up to Niagara Falls, New York after hearing of the passing of 23-year old Patrick Romano this weekend in a house fire.

Manchester Township Police have added depth to their department with the hiring of two recruits and the promotion of two officers.

They left a mark on the game still etched on the turf nearly a decade later.

Students are facing the harsh reality that the things they love to do after school may no longer be there.