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Photos courtesy Toms River Little League Softball The Toms River Little League Softball Majors All Stars celebrated the win that sent them to the regional tournament. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was the bottom of the 9th inning – the score was tied – it was now or never. This is the kind of setup that happens at the end of a sports movie. But this was real, and the Toms River Little League Softball Majors All Stars were the heroes of the story.
This 12U team is made up of 11 kids. Most of them are from Toms River but four are from Berkeley. They’ll be competing in the MidAtlantic Regional Tournament next week. You can watch it on ESPN+. They earned their spot in that tourney thanks to their 5-4 win over Hanover Tow nship,
said manager Derick DeLima. The game was tied 4-4 at the bottom
of the ninth, and all they needed was one point to put them over the edge. Hailey Craddock’s walk off single was the game winner. “It was the craziest game I ever coached,” he said. Highlights include the 15 hits the local kids got in the game. In fact, the bottom of the line-up came out on top, DeLima said. The 7-10 in their lineup we re i n cont rol whe n t hey se cu re d the win. Lily Bossow hit all three times at the plate. Brianna DeLima was 3-4 at the plate with two doubles and a triple. Bailee Flora pitched all nine innings. In the entire game, she on ly gave up t h ree h it s a nd fou r r u n s (Softball - See Page 6)
July 22, 2023
Advocates Applaud New Homelessness Trust Fund
Photo courtesy Destiny’s Bridge Some homeless live in tent cities in the woods. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Upon learning of the Ocean County Commissioners’ intention to establish a Homelessness Trust Fund, a multitude of prominent advocates made a personal appearance to witness the historic event unfold. Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea is credited with spearheading the
creation of the fund, widely regarded as a significant milestone in addressing homelessness in Ocean County. Joining twelve other counties in New Jersey that have already adopted similar measures, the Ocean County Clerk’s office will charge a $5 fee on most recorded documents to generate resources for the fund. (Homeless - See Page 5)
No New Plans For Former Gas Station
The gas station was torn down recently.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A gas station at the corner of Vaughn Avenue and Route 37 was torn down, but there are no plans for a new tenant yet. The station was on the westbound side of Route 37. It had a car wash on site as well. All of that has been removed, and the land is now vacant. There are still curb cuts for entrances from both Vaughn and 37. “There is nothing going there yet. We are marketing the site, which is 1.7 acres, for ground lease,” said Ron Rosetto, president of Rosetto Realty Group, LLC.
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“The property is zoned Highway Business, so I am targeting retailers,” he said. Property zoning defines what the town wants in a given location. Because of this particular zoning, Rosetto said he’s looking for a fast food restaurant like Arby’s, a convenience store with a gas station like Royal Farms, or perhaps a car wash. To date, they have no commitments, he said. “Vacant land takes time,” he said. Once they secure a tenant, they need to go through the approval (Gas Station - See Page 6)
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