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Morning Lakewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood's boys soccer squad battled powerhouse Point Pleasant Beach
  • A Lakewood resident now tied to the Toms River Wawa killing?

Also on today's calendar: Cornhole and more! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tandem combines for 7 goals to lead Point Pleasant Beach boys soccer over Lakewood (nj.com subscription) — Lakewood High School's boys soccer team fell 7–1 at home to undefeated Point Pleasant Beach, with Lakewood's lone goal coming from Johan Rodriguez off a Steve Aguilar assist. Despite the loss and a tough 2–8 record, the game highlighted strong local competition and standout performances on both sides that Lakewood fans will recognize from the current season.
   

• 4 charged with helping Toms River Wawa murder suspect evade police (nj.com subscription) — Ocean County prosecutors say four people, including a Lakewood woman, have been charged with hindering the apprehension of a suspect in the fatal shooting outside a Toms River Wawa on Route 37. Authorities are still searching for the accused killer and another fugitive and are asking anyone with information to contact the prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Neighbor's, Looking for someone local who specializes in hanging doors-not a general contractor.
    I need several interior doors, along with a front and back door installed. Please share any recommendations for someone experienced , reliable and… (Nextdoor Lions Head Woods)
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  • The Arc of Ocean County posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Chief - Vocational Services in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

  • Flooding, Nor'easter Threats Prompt Cancellations In Brick (patch.com)
  • Minichino to resign from Brick Township Council (starnewsgroup.com)
  • Browning hat trick leads Neptune over Brick Memorial (nj.com)

Point Pleasant

  • Flooding, Storm Threat Prompt Warnings In Point Pleasant (patch.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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