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Be sure to catch Ranney School Fall Open House on the Manalapan Patch calendar

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Hey hey Manalapan! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where Manalapan stands in the latest playoff projections.

Also on today's calendar: Ranney School Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Week 6 NJSIAA Football Playoff Watch (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manalapan's high school football team is currently slotted sixth in the South Jersey Group 5 playoff projection, putting them in solid postseason position as of Week 6. The statewide breakdown explains how the NJSIAA playoff system works, where Shore Conference teams stand, and which programs are just inside or outside the current qualifying line.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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