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1. Parkway Plans For Exits 80-83 Set For Hearing In Toms River (patch.com) — Toms River residents are invited to weigh in Wednesday on a $509 million Garden State Parkway reconfiguration between Exits 80 and 83, with a hearing at the Ocean County Library. The project would add ramps, widen lanes, and create separate traffic lanes serving Toms River and Seaside Heights, while also clearing some forested land that triggers a detailed reforestation plan open for public comment.
2. Grunin Center's "Heidi's Hits" Series Highlights Three Don't-Miss Performances (newjerseystage.com) — Toms River arts lovers can catch the first of three "Heidi's Hits" performances at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center on Saturday, September 19, featuring the high-energy 1980s-themed show "80s kids." Curated by Executive and Artistic Director Heidi Sheridan, the series highlights lesser-known artists and encourages audiences to try something new. Tickets for the opening night range from $34 to $38.
3. 10 Best High Schools in Ocean County, NJ for 2026 (wobm.com) — Several Toms River schools rank among Ocean County's top high schools for 2026, including Ocean County Christian Academy, Donovan Catholic, and Toms River High Schools North and East. The list, based on Niche's data and reviews, highlights a mix of public, private, and specialized options, giving local families a snapshot of the educational choices available close to home.
4. Leor Moshe admits $47M NJ fraud scheme targeting Orthodox Jews (wearenewjersey.com) — A Toms River businessman has admitted in federal court to running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi-style fraud that cost nearly 100 investors more than $47 million. Prosecutors say he promised unusually high returns, used new investments to pay earlier ones, and diverted millions for personal expenses. He now faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for December.
5. NJDOL Posts the Names of Eight Businesses with Outstanding Wage, Benefit and Tax Law Violations to its Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) (insidernj.com) — A Toms River cigar shop on Fischer Boulevard has been added to New Jersey's public "WALL" list for unresolved workers' compensation violations, temporarily barring it from government contracts. The state says eight businesses statewide now owe more than $743,000 combined in unpaid wages, fines, and penalties. Residents and local workers can search the online list to see which employers remain out of compliance.
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