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🌱 Patch AM: 4 Helped Toms River Man Evade Arrest In Fatal Wawa Shooting, Prosecutor Says

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Hello Toms River! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four accused of helping Route 37 Wawa shooting suspect hide
  • Nor'easter threatens serious coastal flooding in familiar Toms River trouble spots
  • How to reserve your spot for the Rauschenberg talk from Toms River

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Victorian Afternoon Tea and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Strengthen English Conversation Skills at the Ocean County Library's LBI Branch —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Utilize County Connection Services at the Waretown Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Learn How Artist Robert Rauschenberg Reinvented Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Being Bullied Because of a Disability: What You Should Know —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Examine Cranberries' Chronology at the Ocean County Library LBI Branch —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Does anyone know what the Holiday city culvert project entails?
    Looks like a lot of the roads around here will be closed 24/7 for months! Starting 9/25? (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • My Mom found someone's TDBank Debit card and other cards in the Aldis parking lot.
    I won't say the name because everyone will be claiming to be this person. Call me at 908-278-0574 if these cards are yours. (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • Red Bull posted a job opening for Merchandiser (Full Time) in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager TB39078-TOMS RIVER WEST in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Toms River here.

Ok Toms River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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