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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Toms River will soon hire fourth police chief in less than three years (app.com) — Toms River residents will soon see another change at the top of their police department as Chief Guy Maire retires Jan. 1, forcing the township to appoint its fourth leader in under three years. Mayor Dan Rodrick highlights new officers, equipment upgrades and ongoing contract talks while prosecutors oversee internal affairs and a judge weighs the township's lawsuit against the county prosecutor.
2. Former Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach Springs Accomplice Who Helped Wawa Murder Suspect Escape (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A fatal shooting outside the Route 37 Wawa in Toms River continues to reverberate as a former township councilman-turned-defense attorney wins release for an alleged accomplice to the still-fugitive murder suspect. The case has sparked sharp criticism from Mayor Dan Rodrick and involves multiple Ocean County defendants accused of helping the Toms River man wanted in the killing evade capture.
3. Sean of the South: The view from Lincoln's steps (1819news.com) — A traveling storyteller who performs American history programs with musician Bobby Horton is bringing their show to Toms River as part of an East Coast run. After speaking at Lincoln's birthplace and other historic sites, they'll visit local schools and venues to share stories and songs meant to connect everyday Americans with the nation's past in an accessible, engaging way.
4. ACLU sues Ocean County election board over Bay Head voter 'purge' (app.com) — Ocean County's brewing fight over Bay Head voter eligibility is coming to a head in downtown Toms River, where the county election board plans to address controversial questionnaires sent mostly to Democratic and unaffiliated voters. The ACLU of New Jersey has sued, arguing the targeted review violates state and federal voting protections, while board chairman George Gilmore insists the process is legal and nonpartisan.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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