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Good morning Toms River! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Town workers step in to help child after mom collapses
  • Peruvian teen's arrest in Toms River sparks serious drug and weapons case
  • How Parkway changes near Toms River could affect your daily drive

Also on today's calendar: Broadway Name that Tune Teatime Bingo and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DPW Workers Comfort Boy, 6, After Mom Suffers Medical Episode In Toms River (patch.com) — Toms River residents are applauding two township public works employees who comforted a distressed 6-year-old boy after his mother suffered a medical episode while walking him to East Dover Elementary School. The workers helped calm the child, guided him safely across Vaughn Avenue, and ensured he reached school on time, drawing praise from school officials and the mayor for their compassion and quick action.
   

2. Peruvian Drug Dealer Arrested in Ocean County With Illegal Weapon, ICE Places Detainer (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 19-year-old Peruvian national is being held without bail at Ocean County Jail after his arrest in Toms River on drug distribution, possession, conspiracy, and unlawful weapon charges. Records also show a federal immigration detainer, underscoring the serious legal and immigration consequences now unfolding locally.
   

3. Garden State Parkway Expansion Plans Head To Public Hearing (jerseyshoreonline.com) — A major Garden State Parkway improvement between interchanges 80 and 83 will directly affect drivers in Toms River, South Toms River, Beachwood, and Berkeley, and residents can weigh in at a Sept. 16 hearing at the Toms River library. Plans include new ramps, collector-distributor roads, safety upgrades, and some forest loss with a reforestation plan, with construction expected to start in 2027.
   

4. YMCA Hosts Welcoming Week (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Toms River residents can enjoy free access to the Ocean County YMCA on Whitty Road during Welcoming Week, Sept. 10–19, with enrollment fees waived for anyone joining then. The celebration features refreshments, interactive exhibits, and varied programs alongside other Jersey Shore YMCAs, all aimed at connecting neighbors from different cultures and backgrounds.
   

5. TCNJ's Ayar, Rowan's McNamee and Moore Earn First NJAC Men's Soccer Weekly Honors of 2026 (njacsports.com) — Toms River gets a proud sports moment as Rowan University freshman goalkeeper Mike Moore, a Toms River East alum, earns NJAC Rookie of the Week honors. His strong early-season performances, including a shutout against a top-ranked opponent, spotlight local talent succeeding on the collegiate soccer stage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Veterans' Resource Fair Coming to the Ocean County Library's Toms River Branch —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Autism and IDD Professionals Panel Discussion Coming to the Toms River Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • K's Kitten Rescue's Featured Cat Of The Week - Rose Tyler —K's Kitten Rescue Read on Patch
  • Celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary.
    Through the years. It's been a blessed life. 5 pictures. (Nextdoor Holiday City, Silverton)
  • Good morning!
    Anyone interested in raking up pinecones and twigs on the side of my corner lot next to the Clubhouse. Please private message me. (Nextdoor HCW Berkley)
  • Synergy HomeCare posted a job opening for Office/Client Care Coordinator in Toms River. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in TOMS RIVER, NJ S12340 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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