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Hello Toms River! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Toms River grad turns grandma's pumpkin bread into a $7,500 win
  • Were you overcharged at these Route 37 gas stations?
  • How Alex Staten's record night kept Donovan Catholic perfect in Toms River

Also on today's calendar: Community Bed Build! and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
  • Monday: Sunshine; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Payton Sinou Wins $7,500 Scholarship With Great Grandmother's Pumpkin Bread (943thepoint.com) — A recent Toms River High School East graduate, Payton Sinou, just earned a $7,500 scholarship by winning a pumpkin bread competition tied to her great-grandmother's recipe. Now studying pastry arts at Atlantic Cape Community College, she's turning a family fall favorite into a serious culinary career, while the story invites locals to think about their own go-to pumpkin treats.
   

2. Toms River gas station owner fined $17,500 for charging drivers more than the posted price per gallon (news12.com) — Drivers in Toms River should know that a Delta and a Sunoco station on Route 37 were fined $17,500 for displaying one gas price but charging more at the pump. County officials say the owner must now ensure pump screens match posted prices and use certified repair vendors, and they urge customers to keep receipts and report suspected overcharges.
   

3. Staten His Case: Alex Staten's School Record Fuels Unbeaten Donovan's Rout of Rumson (shoresportsinsider.com) — In Toms River, Donovan Catholic's Alex Staten shattered the school rushing record with 371 yards and three touchdowns, powering the Griffins' 51–13 rout of Rumson-Fair Haven. The dominant home win keeps Donovan unbeaten, showcases a surging offensive line, and sets up a pivotal matchup with Point Boro as the team chases another Class A South title.
   

4. Dog bite pits three carriers against each other after one goes silent (insurancebusinessmag.com) — A dog bite that happened in Toms River has sparked a federal court fight among three insurance companies over who must cover the legal defense and any payout. US Coastal and Allstate say American Summit insured the dog's owner but has gone silent, and they now want a judge to force that carrier to take over as primary insurer.
   

5. Turning Point restaurants raise $24,000 to support LADACIN Network (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) — Two Turning Point restaurants in Toms River helped raise part of a $24,000 donation to LADACIN Network during a late-September "Eat, Drink and Be Caring" weekend. The money supports educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment services for people with disabilities across Monmouth and Ocean counties, showing how local brunch spots and their customers are backing vital community programs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Carol's Shore Paintings Exhibit and Reception at the Waretown Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • NJ ABLE: Securing Your Disabled Child's Financial Future —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking at the Waretown Library —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • Toms River East Graduate Wins $7,500 Culinary Scholarship With Family Pumpkin Bread Recipe —Laurent Sinou Read on Patch
  • Ask a Master Gardener at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch —Dan Fitzgerald Read on Patch
  • We found small baby cat outside!
    I live at Fairview drive!! call Denise 7325526929 (Nextdoor Fairview Dr-Derry Dr)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Toms River. Apply here.
  • PennEngineering posted a job opening for Quality Inspector -Day B 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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