Morning Toms River! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Jackson Twp., NJ, Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Shooting Man (wpgtalkradio.com) — A Jackson Township woman has been sentenced in Toms River to seven years in state prison for shooting a 79-year-old man, who was treated and released from Community Medical Center in town. Prosecutors say the victim's wish to show mercy helped shape the plea deal. The story also links to rankings of New Jersey's most dangerous roads and towns for broader safety context.
• Unlicensed Driver Kills Baby, Injures Mom, Girl In Jackson Grocery Lot: Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com) — A Toms River woman has been charged after allegedly allowing an unlicensed driver to operate her car, leading to a crash that killed a baby and injured the child's mother and sister in a Jackson grocery store parking lot. Both women are being held in Ocean County Jail as prosecutors continue investigating the tragic incident.
• Toms River North edges Northern Highlands in final seconds; Vote for MVP (northjersey.com) — Toms River North football fans just saw a thriller, as the Mariners rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Northern Highlands 17-14 on a last-minute field goal at the Grasso Classic. Senior standouts Lucas Elias and Carter Tamaro powered the comeback, and North now turns its attention to hosting crosstown rival Toms River East on Sept. 3.
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