Bus Driver Shortage In Toms River+National Merit Semifinalists

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The start of the 2021-22 school year has brought its share of challenges, and in the Toms River Regional School District, a bus driver shortage has led to multiple problems, including the rescheduling of some sports events.

The district has two students recognized as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Read more about those and other headlines from the week:

• 3 Hospitalized, 1 Critical After Ortley Beach Rescue
• Toms River Police Department: 2021 Water Gun Battle
• Bus Driver Shortage: NJ District Forced To Reschedule Sports Games
• $2.9M Toms River Home Offers A Bayfront Paradise
• 2 Toms River North Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
• Toms River, South Toms River Men Charged In Thefts
• 3 Percent Motel Tax Approved In Toms River
• Toms River-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds
• Toms River Schools Hiring Aides, Bus Drivers, Teachers
• Toms River Science Teacher Honored In 2 Programs

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