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What's up Manalapan! 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:

  • How a 2023 Manalapan park attack led to a 40-year term
  • See how Happy Day Farm is honoring Dolly Parton this fall

Also on today's calendar: Moving Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Freehold Borough Man, Anthony Burke Sentenced to 40 Years for Attempted Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery (tapinto.net) — A Freehold Borough man has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison for an armed robbery and attempted sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in Manalapan's Thompson Grove Park in 2023. Manalapan police led the investigation with county partners, and local residents are reminded that confidential support for survivors is available through 180 Turning Lives Around in Monmouth County.
   

• Happy Day Farm Honors Dolly Parton With Massive NJ Corn Maze (973espn.com) — Manalapan's Happy Day Farm is turning its popular fall corn maze into a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, opening September 19. The 10-acre maze, part of a national "Get Lost with Dolly" initiative, anchors the farm's Fall Festival running through November 8, giving local fans a place to celebrate her legacy and enjoy seasonal fun.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 28
  • Egg Harbor Township Varsity Football @ Robbinsville →
    Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd, Trenton
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • The Barber of Seville →
    Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Staff Reports/Staff Professional Day
    David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Preschool Meet & Greet Session 1
    David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
    9:30 am
  • DAELC PTO Popsicle Social
    David C. Abbott Early Learning Center 171 Tennent Road, Morganville, NJ 07751
    10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

  • NJ Health Commissioner leading by example! (americanonewspaper.com)
  • Children & Family Health Institute Launches MindCare Now to Deliver No-Cost Virtual Mental Health Support Across New Jersey (tapinto.net)
  • Wawa pumpkin spice coffee is back in New Jersey (nj1015.com)

Marlboro

  • 50+ restaurants that have opened at the Shore this summer (app.com)
  • Flood warning issued for Jersey Shore area (app.com)

East Windsor

  • DUI, Shoplifting, Trespassing: East Windsor Police Blotter (patch.com)

Ok Manalapan! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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