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1. Mo Hill Admin Officials Lawyer Up as Silverton EMS Seeks Gag Order in Gas Theft Suit (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Toms River's lawsuit accusing Silverton First Aid of misusing township fuel and EMS revenue is intensifying, with former Mayor Mo Hill and ex–Business Administrator Lou Amoruso now retaining lawyers during depositions. Silverton and former council president Kevin Geoghegan are asking a judge for a sweeping gag order to keep deposition details secret, while township attorneys argue taxpayers deserve full transparency on how public money was handled.
2. 'Real deal' sophomore boosting Jackson Township football to fast 2-0 start (northjersey.com) — A strong defensive showing and two big plays from Jackson Township sophomore Brayden Ramos handed Toms River South a 21-10 home loss, despite several late chances to rally. The game in Toms River highlighted South's resilience, including a key fourth-quarter interception, but also underscored the challenges they'll face as they navigate a tough Shore Conference schedule.
3. Ocean County Sheriff Adds Remote-Controlled Rescue Lifebuoy for Water Emergencies (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Ocean County has rolled out a new remote-controlled rescue lifebuoy that can be launched from shore and steered to someone struggling in the water, enhancing safety for Toms River residents and visitors. Sheriff Michael Mastronardy says the U SAFE device will help in emergencies where lifeguards aren't present or it's too risky for rescuers to enter the water immediately.
4. Toddler Falls From Casino Pier Sky Ride in Seaside Heights, State Investigation Underway (communitynews.org) — A 2-year-old girl who fell from the Sky Ride at Seaside Heights' Casino Pier was evaluated at Community Medical Center in Toms River, along with her aunt. State regulators are now investigating the incident, which left another child briefly stranded on the ride, raising fresh questions for local families about boardwalk ride safety as the busy Shore season winds down.
5. 101-Year-Old Jewish Resident Completes Bava Batra For First Time At Cleveland Nursing Home (vinnews.com) — Toms River's Neimark synagogue and local Jewish community get a nod in a story about Rabbi Michael Bornstein, who has led past Shabbat programs and major events in town. His broader U.S. outreach recently included a Cleveland nursing home, where a 101‑year‑old resident joyfully completed the Talmudic tractate Bava Batra for the first time.
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