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🌱 Lakehurst man faces decade in prison after deadly DWI work-zone crash.

Lakehurst, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lakehurst! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lakehurst man faces decade in prison after deadly DWI work-zone crash.

Also on today's calendar: Start your Saturday the right way at the Jackson Farmers Market from 10AM–2PM and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Man Admits to Deadly DWI Crash That Killed Road Worker (rlsmedia.com) — A Lakehurst resident has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide for a drunk and drug-impaired crash in nearby Toms River that killed a road construction worker in July 2025. Local readers should know prosecutors will seek a 10-year state prison sentence when he returns to court in October under New Jersey’s No Early Release Act.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Abbreviated Day for Staff and Students
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    8:30 am
  • Meet the Mayor
    Borough of Lavallete Borough of Lavallette, 1306 Grand Central Ave 2nd floor, Lavalle
    3:00 pm
  • BOYS (jv) SOCCER [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • BOYS (V) SOCCER [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    4:00 pm
  • BOYS (FR) SOCCER [H]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    5:15 pm
  • GIRLS (jv) FIELD HOCKEY [A]
    Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721
    5:15 pm
  • Ghost - The Musical →
    Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • The Market at Adventure Crossing →
    Adventure Crossing USA, 515 Monmouth Rd, Jackson Township
    10:00 am
    • Sunday September 6
  • Sunday Dockside Dinner & PHRF Awards →
    Pine Beach Yacht Club, 700 Riverside Dr, Pine Beach
    5:30 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day →
    Beachwood, NJ Calendar Beachwood, NJ 08722

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lakehurst. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakehurst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

  • Urges NJ to reverse so-called sanctuary state statusSmith condemns tragic death of Jackson infant caused by unlicensed illegal immigrant driver (house.gov)
  • Help Complete a Mikvah in Memory Mrs. Rivka Rubashkin (collive.com)
  • Celebrate Spanish Dance, Music, and Culture with Alborada Spanish Dance Company at the Jackson Library on September 19th (newjerseystage.com)

Lakewood

  • Lakewood Township Committee Renames Division Street in Honor of Fire Chief Dick Wallace (thelakewoodscoop.com)
  • From an Unused Shaitel to a Woman's Renewed Confidence: Adena Parnes's Remarkable Chesed Initiative (thelakewoodscoop.com)

Toms River

  • 11 Victims Assaulted Back To 2002 By Ex-Fire Chief In Toms River, NJAG Says (patch.com)

Ok Lakehurst! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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