🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood police join probe into Jackson crash that killed an infant

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In today's newsletter:

• Lakewood police join probe into Jackson crash that killed an infant

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
• Tuesday: Hot with variable clouds, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ Infant Killed By Unlicensed Driver, Authorities Say (patch.com) — Lakewood residents should know local police are helping investigate a tragic crash in a Jackson grocery store parking lot that killed a 9-month-old boy and injured his mother and sister. Authorities say an unlicensed driver from Trenton struck the family, and two women now face serious charges while Ocean County and Lakewood investigators continue examining what happened.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Rael - The Music of Genesis →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival →
  County Road 530, County Rd 530
  11:00 am
Friday September 18
• Highway Boys - Tribute to Zach Bryan →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm
• Highway Boys - Zach Bryan Tribute Band →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30
• North and South Recycling Centers Open on Sundays →
  Wall Township, NJ Calendar
  9:00 am
• Jersey Beach Boys - Tribute →
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Wall Township Court →
  Wall Township, NJ Calendar Wall, NJ 07719
  9:00 am
• Sunset Lake Commission →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  5:30 pm
• Beach Bingo! →
  Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Electric Due Date
  Borough of Lavallete Lavallette, NJ 08735
• Coffee Connector 2026
  Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce 2044 NJ-35, Wall Township
  8:00 am
• Parking Committee →
  City of Asbury Park City Council Chambers - City Hall 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park NJ
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Went to KBROTHERS DELI /RESTAURANT in Lakewood, New Jersey off route 70 today for lunch amazing food, crunchy chicken sandwich and a wonderful salad.
  I've been there a few times and I'm never surprised how wonderful everything comes out and how friendly their servers are-Did you see the matzoh ball… (Nextdoor The Fairways)

• Swan Hospice posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Insurance Authorization Specialist in Lakewood. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

• Jersey Shore Scoops & Soups Opens New Ice Cream and Cafe Shop in Brick (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Brick Township Man Indicted in Cocaine-Related Death of 27-Year-Old Woman (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• New QB, Same Results: No. 5 Brick Memorial Rolls Past No. 11 Wall in Season Opener (shoresportsinsider.com)

Toms River

• 3 Best Fried Chicken Spots in New Jersey, According to Listeners (wobm.com)
• Nine-month-old dies after being struck by car in a Jackson parking lot (app.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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