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Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. NJ 4th District Congressional Primaries Voter Guide: Who's Running, Where To Vote (patch.com) — Voters in Toms River and other NJ 4th District towns are preparing to choose their party’s nominee for Congress in Tuesday’s primary, with longtime Republican Rep. Chris Smith unopposed and two Democrats, John Blake and Rachel Peace, vying to face him. The guide explains early voting, vote-by-mail options, and who can participate in each party’s primary, helping local residents navigate how and where to cast their ballots.
2. Toms River Budget Amendment Rejected As Meeting Collapses In Chaos (patch.com) — Toms River’s municipal budget is stalled after the township council rejected a state-ordered amendment during a chaotic, insult-filled meeting, leaving the timing of the public hearing and final vote unclear. The clash deepened ongoing tensions between Mayor Daniel Rodrick and several council members, raising questions about missed state deadlines, possible fines, and transparency over budget details important to local taxpayers.
3. Girls lacrosse MVPs from Thursday's NJSIAA Tournament first round (nj.com subscription) — Toms River girls lacrosse players made their mark in the NJSIAA state tournament, with Toms River East’s Libby Dickman leading her team past Steinert and Toms River South and North also featured in key matchups. The roundup highlights standout performances across New Jersey, but local readers will notice several Shore-area and Ocean County athletes driving big postseason wins.
4. Man Indicted in Fatal Ocean County Hit-and-Run (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Toms River–based Ocean County prosecutors say a Monroe Township man has been indicted in connection with a 2025 hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in Little Egg Harbor Township. The case, investigated by local police and county crime scene units, now moves through the courts, with the defendant presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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