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Stafford, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • See what’s inside Stafford’s brand-new, twice-as-big library branch

Also on today's calendar: Fccla Craft Sale & Flea Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A bit of morning rain; windy, with a high of 55 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 57, low: 44.
  • Monday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Stafford Library Opens With More Space, Amenities (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Stafford residents now have a brand-new, much larger Ocean County Library branch on South Main Street, with expanded hours and significantly more space for books, technology, and programs. The $13.2 million facility offers dedicated areas for kids, teens, and older adults, plus a makerspace and sensory room, all located conveniently next to the county resource center.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Manahawkin

  • Manahawkin Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics, Weapons Charges for Local Resident (TAPinto Stafford & LBI)
  • Chick-fil-A Coming To Ocean County Mall In Toms River (wpst.com)
  • Four Brown University juniors awarded Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service (brown.edu)

Barnegat

Berkeley

  • Governor Asks For Federal Help For Nor'easter-Battered Jersey Shore Beaches (patch.com)
  • Help Keep Berkeley Beaches Clean With Non-Profit (patch.com)

Ok Stafford! 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 did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stafford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stafford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.