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1. Payton Sinou Wins $7,500 Scholarship With Great Grandmother's Pumpkin Bread (943thepoint.com) — A recent Toms River High School East graduate, Payton Sinou, just earned a $7,500 scholarship by winning a pumpkin bread competition tied to her great-grandmother's recipe. Now studying pastry arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, she's turning a family fall favorite into a serious culinary career, while the story invites locals to think about their own go-to pumpkin treats.
2. Toms River gas station owner fined $17,500 for charging drivers more than the posted price per gallon (news12.com) — Drivers in Toms River should know that a Delta and a Sunoco station on Route 37 were fined $17,500 for displaying one gas price but charging more at the pump. County officials say the owner must now ensure pump screens match posted prices and use certified repair vendors, and they urge customers to keep receipts and report suspected overcharges.
3. Staten His Case: Alex Staten's School Record Fuels Unbeaten Donovan's Rout of Rumson (shoresportsinsider.com) — In Toms River, Donovan Catholic's Alex Staten shattered the school rushing record with 371 yards and three touchdowns, powering the Griffins' 51–13 rout of Rumson-Fair Haven. The dominant home win keeps Donovan unbeaten, showcases a surging offensive line, and sets up a pivotal matchup with Point Boro as the team chases another Class A South title.
4. Dog bite pits three carriers against each other after one goes silent (insurancebusinessmag.com) — A dog bite that happened in Toms River has sparked a federal court fight among three insurance companies over who must cover the legal defense and any payout. US Coastal and Allstate say American Summit insured the dog's owner but has gone silent, and they now want a judge to force that carrier to take over as primary insurer.
5. Turning Point restaurants raise $24,000 to support LADACIN Network (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Two Turning Point restaurants in Toms River helped raise part of a $24,000 donation to LADACIN Network during a late-September "Eat, Drink and Be Caring" weekend. The money supports educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment services for people with disabilities across Monmouth and Ocean counties, showing how local brunch spots and their customers are backing vital community programs.
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