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🌱 Patch AM: Brick man killed in I-195 crash that overturned two SUVs
Happening soon: HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! on the Brick Patch calendar

Good morning Brick! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Brick man killed in I-195 crash that overturned two SUVs
- Brick man indicted after woman's fatal overdose, prosecutors detail the charges
Also on today's calendar: HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brick Man Killed, Several Others Injured, in Double-Overturn Crash On The I-195 In Jackson (thelakewoodscoop.com) — A 73-year-old Brick man was killed and four other people suffered minor injuries in a double-overturn crash Wednesday night on I-195 in Jackson Township. State Police say the Brick driver lost control of his Ford SUV, which struck two other vehicles and overturned, and the crash remains under investigation.
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• Brick man indicted in connection to woman's fatal cocaine overdose (app.com) — A 31-year-old Brick man has been indicted on charges including strict liability drug-induced death after a woman's fatal cocaine overdose earlier this year, according to Ocean County prosecutors. Brick police and county investigators linked him to the alleged drug distribution, and he is currently being held in the Ocean County Jail pending the outcome of the case.
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📸 Around Brick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brick
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★ Featured events ★
- HUGE Multi-generational Garage Sale! →
111 Cranmoor Dr, Toms River
9:00 am - School of Rock Summer Season Showcase →
Water Street Bar & Grille, 4 Robbins Pkwy, Toms River
12:00 pm - School of Rock Summer Season Showcase →
Beachcomber Bar & Grill, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
12:00 pm - An Afternoon of Opera Arias →
500 Lake Ave, Bay Head
4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Summer Victorian Afternoon Tea →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
11:00 am - 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
County Road 530, County Rd 530
11:00 am - 80's Night Murder Mystery Dinner Party →
600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm - Women's Club of Brick Monthly Meeting - Morning Edition →
Brick Twp Town Hall, 401 Chambers Brg Rd, Brick Township
11:00 am - Brick Community Blood Drive →
St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 135 Salmon St, Brick Township
12:30 pm - Women's Club of Brick Monthly Meeting - Evening Edition →
Brandywine The Gables by Monarch, 515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick Township
6:30 pm - The American Soldier →
Grunin Center for the Performing Arts, 1 College Dr, Toms River
7:00 pm - Karaoke Contest with Filipino Dinner Menu →
600 Main St, Toms River
7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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- Klarr Transport Service Inc — (732) 905-5100
- Renegade Heating & Cooling — (732) 569-5479
- Bogota Savings Bank — 2018620660
- Liberty Door and Awning — (732) 286-3667
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is there anywhere I can donate this couch to that will come get it and not charge me?
It's in great shape would be a shame to end up on the trash (Nextdoor Bay Wood II)
- Kirkland's, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home - Part Time in Brick. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Brick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Point Pleasant
- E-Bike Rules Set For Point Pleasant High School Students (patch.com)
- Paddle out remembers fallen teens (starnewsgroup.com)
Point Pleasant Beach
- Fireworks, food and a final farewell to summer (starnewsgroup.com)
- Fall festivals brighten season (starnewsgroup.com)
Berkeley
- Bayville Nursing Director Admits Hitting Patient With Broom (patch.com)
Ok Brick! 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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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