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1. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Toms River This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Toms River have a wide range of nearby farms and markets where they can pick their own pumpkins and enjoy fall activities like hayrides and corn mazes. The guide highlights multiple pumpkin patches within an easy drive of town and offers practical, step-by-step tips for carving a sturdy, eye-catching jack-o'-lantern at home. Residents can use it to plan local outings and decorate their porches for Halloween.
2. Safety Survey Of Barnegat Bay Navigation Being Conducted By Coast Guard (patch.com) — Boaters in and around Toms River are being asked to weigh in on a Coast Guard safety survey of Barnegat Inlet and Oyster Creek Channel after several deadly crashes on Barnegat Bay this summer. One recent case involved a boater returning to a Toms River lagoon home after allegedly striking a channel marker, underscoring local concerns about navigation aids and intoxicated operation. Residents can submit comments online through mid-January 2027.
3. Fifth Person Charged In Toms River Wawa Murder Case Surrenders To Police (lakewoodalerts.com) — Investigators say a fifth person has now surrendered in the fatal shooting of Toms River resident Bruce Gress outside the Wawa at Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, a case that has shaken the township. Prosecutors have charged Douglas Cobb of Toms River with murder and four others, including the latest Brick Township suspect, with hindering his capture as the investigation continues.
4. Toms River Neighbor Sues Over Zoning Approval for Expanded Synagogue (shorebeat.com) — A neighbor is asking an Ocean County judge to overturn Toms River's zoning approval for a major expansion of an Orthodox synagogue on Old Freehold Road, arguing it violates local land-use rules. She says the project lacks proper buffers, has excessive signage, and too little parking for the enlarged building, raising concerns about preserving the surrounding residential character.
5. Elite Sports PT Shore Conference Boys Soccer Scoreboard: Tuesday, October 6 (shoresportsinsider.com) — Toms River East, South, and North boys soccer teams all hit the field today in Shore Conference Tournament group play, with home matches scheduled at South and North this evening. Local fans can catch East at Lacey at 3:30 p.m., Manalapan at Toms River South at 6 p.m., and Colts Neck at Toms River North at 6:30 p.m., plus many other Shore matchups.
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