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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. DPW Workers Comfort Boy, 6, After Mom Suffers Medical Episode In Toms River (patch.com) — Toms River residents are applauding two township public works employees who comforted a distressed 6-year-old boy after his mother suffered a medical episode while walking him to East Dover Elementary School. The workers helped calm the child, guided him safely across Vaughn Avenue, and ensured he reached school on time, drawing praise from school officials and the mayor for their compassion and quick action.
2. Peruvian Drug Dealer Arrested in Ocean County With Illegal Weapon, ICE Places Detainer (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 19-year-old Peruvian national is being held without bail at Ocean County Jail after his arrest in Toms River on drug distribution, possession, conspiracy, and unlawful weapon charges. Records also show a federal immigration detainer, underscoring the serious legal and immigration consequences now unfolding locally.
3. Garden State Parkway Expansion Plans Head To Public Hearing (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A major Garden State Parkway improvement between interchanges 80 and 83 will directly affect drivers in Toms River, South Toms River, Beachwood, and Berkeley, and residents can weigh in at a Sept. 16 hearing at the Toms River library. Plans include new ramps, collector-distributor roads, safety upgrades, and some forest loss with a reforestation plan, with construction expected to start in 2027.
4. YMCA Hosts Welcoming Week (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Toms River residents can enjoy free access to the Ocean County YMCA on Whitty Road during Welcoming Week, Sept. 10–19, with enrollment fees waived for anyone joining then. The celebration features refreshments, interactive exhibits, and varied programs alongside other Jersey Shore YMCAs, all aimed at connecting neighbors from different cultures and backgrounds.
5. TCNJ's Ayar, Rowan's McNamee and Moore Earn First NJAC Men's Soccer Weekly Honors of 2026 (njacsports.com) — Toms River gets a proud sports moment as Rowan University freshman goalkeeper Mike Moore, a Toms River East alum, earns NJAC Rookie of the Week honors. His strong early-season performances, including a shutout against a top-ranked opponent, spotlight local talent succeeding on the collegiate soccer stage.
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