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🌱 Patch AM: Berkeley grandfather rejects plea deal in fatal Barnegat Bay crash
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What's up Berkeley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Berkeley grandfather rejects plea deal in fatal Barnegat Bay crash
Also on today's calendar: Speaker Series - 'Privateers and Pine-Robbers' and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, a shower; breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ Grandpa Rejects Plea Deal In Drunken Boat Crash That Killed Grandchildren, Report Says (patch.com) — A Berkeley grandfather accused of being drunk during a Barnegat Bay boat crash that killed his two young grandchildren has rejected a plea deal that reportedly carried a 10-year sentence. He now faces up to 20 years in prison on reckless vessel homicide charges and is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 16.
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★ Featured events ★
- Speaker Series - 'Privateers and Pine-Robbers' →
22 Chestnut Ave, Island Heights
7:00 pm - Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House →
600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm - Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
Manahawkin Municipal Center,
7:00 am
Monday September 21
Friday September 25
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- GIRLS (FR) VOLLEYBALL [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - BOYS (jv) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - BOYS (MS) SOCCER [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - BOYS (V) SOCCER [A]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:00 pm - GIRLS (jv) FIELD HOCKEY [H]
Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
4:30 pm - Community Garage Sale & Bake Sale & Junk In The Trunk Flea Market →
Silver Ridge Park East, 979 Edgebrook Dr N, Berkeley Township
9:00 am - SRPE Community Sale Day! →
Silver Ridge Park East, 979 Edgebrook Dr N, Berkeley Township
9:00 am
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Toms River
- RWJBarnabas Health Cuts Ribbon on Toms River Ambulatory Care Facility (njbmagazine.com)
Lacey
- Alleged impaired driver involved in head-on collision now faces weapons charges: DA (pix11.com)
Ok Berkeley! 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
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