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π± Patch AM: Man Hit By Car On Route 530 Dies, Manchester Police Say
And on the Manchester Patch calendar - 1776 - The Musical

Hi there, Manchester! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Manchester police probe fatal Route 530 crash near Swift Circle
Also on today's calendar: Challengers Big Potluck Picnic Day! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Hit By Car On Route 530 Dies, Manchester Police Say (patch.com) — Manchester residents are learning more about a tragic Route 530 crash in which 43-year-old Whiting resident Richard Fescharek died after being struck by a car near Swift Circle. Manchester Township police say he was hit on August 9 and later died from his injuries, and their Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
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📸 Around Manchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manchester
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★ Featured events ★
- 1776 - The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
8:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Challengers Big Potluck Picnic Day! →
Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
4:00 pm - Star Trek's 60th Anniversary to be Celebrated in Seaside Heights →
Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
5:00 pm - Disneys The Little Mermaid →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
6:00 pm - Ghost - The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
8:00 pm - Sunday School Starts September 6 →
Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Rd, Manchester Township
9:00 am - Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair →
Cedar Glen West, Rte 571 West Manchester, NJ
8:00 am - Garage Sale →
1110 route 70 whiting
9:00 am - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530
11:00 am - 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration →
2309 NJ-70, Manchester Township
3:00 pm - Garage Sale →
1110 route 70 whiting
9:00 am - Ghost The Musical →
Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
2:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi :) This happens to me aLOT.
I saw two beautiful pictures from two different people here of the SAME CLOUDS and said to my friend Karen "Hey look ! You took pictures of the same… (Nextdoor Manchester)
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Lacey
- Overnight Road Work Set On Deerhead Lake Drive In Lacey (patch.com)
Berkeley
- 9th District Delegation Calls For Property Tax Relief As State Tax Collections Increase (patch.com)
Ok Manchester! 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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