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Good morning to you Manalapan! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How scammers targeted Manalapan residents in this week's police blotter
  • Can Manalapan's unbeaten Braves finish the job in the Shore Tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Harassment: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent Manalapan police reports detail several fraud cases and a harassment complaint involving local residents between Sept. 23 and 29, including large attempted and successful credit card scams. While one victim avoided financial loss, another reportedly sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to a social media contact over years, underscoring ongoing scams targeting Manalapan neighbors.
   

• The Shore's Top 10 boys soccer teams ahead of the Shore Conference Tournament (app.com) — Manalapan's unbeaten boys soccer team sits atop the Shore Conference rankings after dominant October wins and a strong overall record. As the Shore Conference Tournament approaches, analysts see the Braves as the team to beat, while other Monmouth and Ocean County programs jostle for position and look for upsets in the coming postseason bracket.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Former Middletown Police Sergeant Sentenced in Case Involving Ghost Guns, Narcotics (TAPinto.net)

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  • Our Shore high school football picks for all 20 games in Week 6 (app.com)

Howell

  • Swatting Phone Calls Prompt Widespread Response At Howell Schools, Police Say (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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