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What's up Point Pleasant! 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 Point Pleasant Beach's boys kept their undefeated soccer streak alive
  • Point Pleasant and Bay Head remember the life of Ann Harris

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chargers Boys Varsity Soccer Falls to Undefeated Point Pleasant Beach (tapinto.net) — Point Pleasant Beach High School's boys soccer team protected its undefeated record at home, handing Spotswood a 5–2 loss in Point Pleasant on Monday. After the Chargers twice tied the game, the Gulls pulled away with three second-half goals. Spotswood now turns to hosting New Brunswick in an in-season tournament opener Thursday at 4 p.m.
   

• Dorothy Ann Harris (starnewsgroup.com) — A longtime Jersey Shore resident with deep ties to Bay Head and Point Pleasant, Dorothy Ann "Ann" Harris has passed away, leaving a legacy of community service, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. She co-owned the Bay Head Cheese Shop, worked in local real estate, supported animal rescues and Save Barnegat Bay, and welcomed family to live with her in Point Pleasant. A memorial service is set for October 9 in Bay Head.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Veteran's Day Celebration November 11th- Join us for a memorable occasion & pay tribute for their service. —Point Pleasant Woman's Club Read on Patch
  • I just want to thank my many nice neighbors who came to my rescue.
    I fell in the street while walking my dog last evening. Landed on my face. It was very bloody and painful. They came with towels and ice and got the… (Nextdoor Bridge Ave)
  • When I moved to the Point Pleasant community in September 2025, I soon saw Next Steps in the forefront of community service organizations.
    They make a daily impact on the lives of dozens of young people with disabilities who have aged out of the public education training programs. They… (Nextdoor Beach Blvd)

🗞 Nearby News

Bay Head

  • ACLU-NJ threatens lawsuit over Ocean County voter challenges • Jersey Vindicator (jerseyvindicator.org)
  • Beach Haven and Bay Head Face Sand Cliffs After Weekend Nor'easter (thesunpapers.com)

Point Pleasant Beach

  • Boys Soccer: LIVE video, photos, results, links and recaps for Wednesday, Sept. 30 (nj.com)

Brick

  • War and Peace, shipyard edition (blogspot.com)
  • Gymnastics notebook for Sept. 30: Raiders reap the rewards (nj.com)
  • Fifth District AHEPA Family Cancer Research Foundation Receives $10K Donation (thenationalherald.com)

Ok Point Pleasant! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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