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1. Man Who Shot At Bicyclist In Toms River Sentenced (patch.com) — Residents of Toms River are learning more about the prison sentence handed down after a 2024 roadside shooting where a bicyclist was fired upon but not injured. A Manchester Township man received six years in state prison, while a Toms River co-defendant, now waived into adult court, has pleaded guilty and is still awaiting sentencing.
2. Toms River Helping Seniors Get a Head Start on Medicare Open Enrollment as Appointments Fill Up (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Toms River seniors can now book one-on-one help at the Toms River Senior Center to review Medicare options before open enrollment begins Oct. 15. About 65 residents already attended an informational session with Mayor Daniel Rodrick, and officials say counseling appointments are filling quickly, so locals 60 and older are urged to call soon to secure a spot.
3. Garden State Parkway Construction Planned For Toms River Area (943thepoint.com) — Drivers in and around Toms River should prepare for major Garden State Parkway construction between Interchanges 80 and 83 starting in spring 2027, aimed at reducing crashes and congestion. The project will add new ramps, relocate an exit, and create separate lanes near Exits 82 and 82A, which could mean short-term delays but smoother daily commutes long term.
4. Senior midfielder nearly doubles career goal total, leads field hockey team to road win (nj.com subscription) — Toms River North's field hockey team fell 6-0 at home as Middletown South's Molly Kenney exploded for five goals and an assist in Thursday's matchup in Toms River. The loss drops North to 2-5, while Middletown South rides a three-game win streak into its next contest this weekend.
5. Ocean County arts group seeks help restoring 146-year-old mansion home (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Just across the river from Toms River, the Ocean County Artists' Guild is struggling to maintain its 146-year-old Victorian mansion in Island Heights, which overlooks the Toms River. The group is seeking community help to preserve the historic home that houses its classes, studios, and exhibitions, keeping a key local arts hub alive for residents.
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