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🌱 Patch AM: NJ Grandpa Rejects Plea Deal In Drunken Boat Crash That Killed Grandchildren, Report Says

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Berkeley grandfather rejects plea deal in fatal Barnegat Bay crash

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Grandpa Rejects Plea Deal In Drunken Boat Crash That Killed Grandchildren, Report Says (patch.com) — Residents in Berkeley are following a heartbreaking court case as a local grandfather accused of being drunk in a Barnegat Bay boat crash that killed his two young grandchildren has rejected a 10-year plea deal. He now faces up to 20 years in prison on reckless vessel homicide charges, with a court date set for November as the community continues to mourn the Lacey siblings.
   

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    Monday September 21
  • GIRLS (jv) SOCCER [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • GIRLS (V) SOCCER [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • GIRLS (FR) VOLLEYBALL [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 22
  • BOYS (jv) SOCCER [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • BOYS (MS) SOCCER [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • BOYS (V) SOCCER [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • GIRLS (jv) FIELD HOCKEY [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:30 pm
  • GIRLS (V) VOLLEYBALL [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    5:15 pm
  • BOYS (FR) SOCCER [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    5:30 pm
  • GIRLS (V) FIELD HOCKEY [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Boys and Girls (MS) CROSS COUNTRY [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday September 24
  • BOYS (jv) SOCCER [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Toms River

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  • RWJBarnabas Health Cuts Ribbon on Toms River Ambulatory Care Facility (njbmagazine.com)
  • Toms River Helping Seniors Get a Head Start on Medicare Open Enrollment as Appointments Fill Up (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Lacey

  • Philadelphia Man Now Faces New Charges After lacey Twp Crash (wobm.com)

Brick

  • Man Stole $15K In Tools From Vehicles In Brick, Police Say (patch.com)
  • Bridge Disrupted Due To Road Work In Brick, Police Say (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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