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Good morning Barnegat! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Barnegat officers help regional probe that led to cocaine arrest

Also on today's calendar: FACES 4 Autism: Teen Edition and 7 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Susan S.!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested on drug charges in Little Egg Harbor Township (newportdispatch.com) — Barnegat residents should know their local Crime Reduction Unit assisted Little Egg Harbor and Stafford police in a month-long investigation that led to the arrest of an Atlantic City man on multiple cocaine distribution and possession charges. The suspect was lodged in Ocean County Jail on numerous narcotics-related offenses spanning several jurisdictions.
   

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    IF YOU RECEIVE THIS IN THE MAIL AS I DID TODAY TEAR IT UP AND THROW IT OUT. AND BY ALL MEANS, DO NOT SCAN THAT QR CODE.. IT WILL TAKE THEM RIGHT INTO… (Nextdoor Barnegat)
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🗞 Nearby News

Stafford

  • Stafford Township Arts Center Unveils Fall "Saturdays in Stafford" Lineup Featuring Colin Quinn, Rich Vos, and Premier Tribute Acts (tapinto.net)
  • North Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Stafford Township Ban Data Centers as Local Opposition Grows (insidernj.com)

Waretown

  • Waretown Churches to Host Town-Wide Worship Service in Honor of Ocean Township's 150th Anniversary (tapinto.net)

Manahawkin

  • Kean University Named to TIME's America's Best Colleges (onnj.com)

Ok Barnegat! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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