Community Corner
🌱 Why South Toms River police joined the widening hunt for a fugitive.
You won't want to miss Sour Dough Making Class at the Mathis House on the South Toms River Patch calendar
Cheers South Toms River! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why South Toms River police joined the widening hunt for a fugitive.
Also on today's calendar: Sour Dough Making Class at the Mathis House and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two Weeks Later: Douglas Cobb Wanted for Murder Continues to Elude Prosecutors, Police (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A regional manhunt for accused killer Douglas Cobb now includes South Toms River police, as authorities still haven't located him more than two weeks after a deadly Wawa shooting in nearby Toms River. Ocean and Monmouth County agencies and U.S. Marshals are involved, and four people have been charged with allegedly helping Cobb avoid capture. 
📸 Around South Toms River
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Toms River
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★ Featured events ★
- Sour Dough Making Class at the Mathis House →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
6:30 pm - Rummage Sale Two-Day Event October 9th & 10th 9 AM - 3 PM →
Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River
9:00 am - Mathis House Speakeasy Dinner Show Pop-Up Speakeasy Jazz Night Dinner →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm - German Night with Phonograph DJ MAC →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm - Thomas Mathis Burlesque Dinner Show →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm - Halloween Name that Tune Tea Time Bingo →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
6:00 pm - Halloween Karaoke Dinner Buffet at The Mathis House →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Encuentros: Culture, Community & Conversation — Part 3 →
College Drive, Toms River
12:30 pm - GIRLS (MS) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - BOYS (MS) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (MS) VOLLEYBALL [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - Ardex Workshop - Toms River, NJ →
Avalon Flooring - Toms River, NJ, 2323 New Jersey 37, Toms River
4:00 pm - BOYS (jv) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
5:00 pm - Referendum Forum and STEAM Night
Priff School All Purpose Room
5:30 pm - Canvas Workshop →
Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River
6:00 pm - BOYS (V) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
6:00 pm - Harvest Tea at the Mathis House →
The Mathis House, 600 Main St., Toms River - STI and HIV Testing (Appointments Recommended) →
175 Sunset Ave, Toms River
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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🗞 Nearby News
Berkeley
- Bill To Lower Property Taxes For NJ Veterans Moving Forward, Amato Says (patch.com)
Toms River
- Design Land Engineer - Equiliem - Toms River, NJ, US (dice.com)
- Freehold, NJ 07728 (redfin.com)
- 2 shot at Sicklerville, NJ Wawa Sunday night (nj1015.com)
Lakewood
- Lakewood Police Captain Greg Staffordsmith Retires After More Than 25 Years Of Service (thelakewoodscoop.com)
- PHOTOS: Lakewood Fire Department Hazmat Team Responds to Jackson Vehicle Fire Involving Pool Chemicals (thelakewoodscoop.com)
Ok South Toms River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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