🌱 Patch AM: 5 Firefighters Injured Battling House Fire In Holmdel

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In today's newsletter:

• Five firefighters hospitalized after intense Holmdel house fire
• How opening-week races at Holmdel Park set the XC tone

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 Firefighters Injured Battling House Fire In Holmdel (patch.com) — Holmdel emergency crews responded to a major house fire on Armand Court, where all residents escaped but five firefighters suffered minor injuries and heat exhaustion before being taken to local hospitals. Multiple neighboring fire and first aid squads assisted Holmdel units in containing the blaze and caring for responders. The fire's cause is under investigation by county and township officials.
   

• Fast times, dominant teams lead standout performances in N.J. XC's opening weekend (nj.com subscription) — New Jersey's cross country season opened with fast times and powerhouse teams, including key races at Holmdel Park in Holmdel. The article spotlights standout runners and deep squads from across the state, underscoring Holmdel Park's continued role as a premier championship course where top athletes test themselves early in the season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holmdel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• AAUW Used Book Sale →
  69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township
  10:00 am
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530,
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Exit 117 Monthly Sports and Pokémon Card Expo! →
  Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd, Hazlet
  9:00 am
Monday September 28
• New 2 You Kids Consignment Event - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 - Brookdale Comm College →
  Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Middletown Township
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Holmdel Community Blood Drive - Honor. Give. Remember. Shirt for donors →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  9:00 am
• SATZ Back to School Night
  Holmdel Township Public Schools 65 McCampbell Road , Holmdel , NJ 07733
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: A 9/11 Memorial Observance with Bell Theater →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Bell Theater Presents: Come From Away →
  Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
• Come From Away →
  Bell Theater at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Girls Volleyball Tryouts →
  Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm
• HYAA V- Ball Tryouts →
  Holmdel High School, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Bite-Sized Opera: Just A Taste Of Carmen →
  3BR Distillery, 7 Main St, Keyport
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincroft

• 10 NJ high schools make national top 150 in new US News ranking (app.com)
• Community Tradition is Back! New 2 You Kids Fall Consignment Sale Coming to Brookdale. Learn more, $ave BIG⬇️ (tapinto.net)

Matawan

• 9 Years For Corrections Officer Who Drove Drunk, Killed Old Bridge Man (patch.com)

Middletown

• MIDDLETOWN:Township Committee Workshop Meeting Set for This Evening Tues. September 8. Learn more⬇️ (tapinto.net)
• Ironhawks Sign Five New Jersey Players Ahead of Inaugural Season (petersonsbreakingnewsoftrenton.com)
• After 9/11: The Folly and the Glory (city-journal.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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