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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 4 Helped Toms River Man Evade Arrest In Fatal Wawa Shooting, Prosecutor Says (patch.com) — Toms River residents are being urged to stay alert as authorities say four people helped a local murder suspect evade capture after a deadly shooting at the Route 37 Wawa. Investigators describe how the confrontation unfolded at the gas pumps and stress they are working nonstop to find the accused gunman, who remains at large.
2. Flooding Threat For Toms River Rises As Nor'easter Nears (patch.com) — Toms River residents, especially in low-lying bayside neighborhoods along Barnegat Bay, are being urged to prepare for moderate coastal flooding as a nor'easter coincides with high tides and a full moon. Officials warn that familiar flood-prone streets may become impassable through Sunday, advising people to move vehicles to higher township lots and secure outdoor items against strong winds and possible power outages.
3. Learn How Artist Robert Rauschenberg Reinvented Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo in Virtual Discussion on October 8th (newjerseystage.com) — Toms River art lovers can log on October 8 for a free Ocean County Library virtual talk with Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo about her book on Robert Rauschenberg's flight-inspired art. The program, featuring more than 150 works and essays on his themes, requires advance registration online, by phone, or at any library branch.
4. Daughter Seeks Dashcam Footage Of Father's Fatal Parkway Crash (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A Toms River woman is urgently asking Parkway drivers to share any dashcam or cellphone footage from a Sept. 10 fatal crash near mile marker 103.1 that killed her father, Mark Edgell. Living with his daughter in Toms River, the Gulf War and Afghanistan veteran was driving home when his SUV went out of control, and his family now hopes additional video can clarify whether another vehicle was involved.
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