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Good day Toms River! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Toms River arrest raises unanswered questions about serious animal cruelty charge
  • Toms River men tied to multimillion-dollar mortgage and COVID loan fraud
  • How one Toms River officer brought a cardiac arrest victim back

Also on today's calendar: School of Rock Summer Season Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ocean County Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charge (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A 40-year-old man is being held without bail in Ocean County Jail after an animal cruelty arrest originating from Toms River, though officials have not released details of what allegedly happened. Authorities have yet to identify the animal involved, the circumstances, or the arresting agency, leaving many questions for local residents concerned about animal welfare.
   

2. Republican pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud, COVID loan scheme (njtoday.news) — Two Toms River men have pleaded guilty or admitted responsibility in a large mortgage and COVID-relief loan fraud case, with one facing up to 40 years in prison. The schemes involved fake property deals and bogus pandemic loan applications, and federal authorities say millions in restitution and forfeiture are now on the line.
   

3. Toms River Police Officer Saves Man's Life With CPR, AED During Cardiac Emergency (lakewoodalerts.com) — A Toms River police officer is being credited with saving a man who went into cardiac arrest after reporting chest pain earlier this month. Working alone until EMS arrived, Patrolman Thomas Elwood used CPR and an AED to revive the patient, who left the scene conscious and speaking. Toms River PBA Local 137 has publicly praised Elwood's quick, lifesaving response.
   

4. Bayonne outlasts Pa. to win again at LLWS as magical run rolls on (app.com) — Toms River gets a shoutout as Bayonne becomes the first New Jersey team to reach the Little League World Series since Toms River East's 2021 run. Bayonne's 3-1 win over Pennsylvania keeps the Garden State's title hopes alive and extends its impressive winning streak.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Oceanaires Sing National Anthem at Blue Claws Game —Peter Fenzel Read on Patch
  • Yesterday was my birthday.
    One of my best friends who lives up North ordered me a birthday cake from The Rose Bakery. I like simple cakes but adore buttercream frosting. … (Nextdoor Holiday City Berkley)
  • Anyone missing this black cat.
    She's hurt and if I open the door she runs off into the woods. Holiday City South. Off Freeport. (Nextdoor Holiday Heights)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Toms River. Apply here.
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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