🌱 Patch AM: How Lakewood’s boys soccer squad battled powerhouse Point Pleasant Beach

Morning Lakewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Lakewood's boys soccer squad battled powerhouse Point Pleasant Beach
• A Lakewood resident now tied to the Toms River Wawa killing?

Also on today's calendar: Cornhole and more! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
• Monday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tandem combines for 7 goals to lead Point Pleasant Beach boys soccer over Lakewood (nj.com subscription) — Lakewood High School's boys soccer team fell 7–1 at home to undefeated Point Pleasant Beach, with Lakewood's lone goal coming from Johan Rodriguez off a Steve Aguilar assist. Despite the loss and a tough 2–8 record, the game highlighted strong local competition and standout performances on both sides that Lakewood fans will recognize from the current season.
   

• 4 charged with helping Toms River Wawa murder suspect evade police (nj.com subscription) — Ocean County prosecutors say four people, including a Lakewood woman, have been charged with hindering the apprehension of a suspect in the fatal shooting outside a Toms River Wawa on Route 37. Authorities are still searching for the accused killer and another fugitive and are asking anyone with information to contact the prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Cornhole and more! →
  2800 Lakewood-Allenwood Rd, Howell Township
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
Friday October 9
• Wine Tasting In Support Of Rae Of Light Foundation →
  62 Main St, Manasquan
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Eye Screening Clinic →
  1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The Bob Band - Bob Dylan Tribute →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Camping World's Lakewood RV Expo →
  ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Planet Fitness of Lakewood →
  Planet Fitness of Lakewood, 1900 NJ-70, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26
• Stolt - Blue Water Divers/Lancaster Scuba →
  Gypsy Blood Dive, 2 St Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
  7:00 am
• Ryder Cup Tournament →
  FSS Pine Ridge Golf Course, 33 Berry Road, Lakehurst
  7:30 am
• Antrim PTO Color Run
  Antrim Track
  8:00 am
• Volunteers Needed: Fall Cleanup →
  Plein Air Park, Sea Girt
  9:00 am
• Free Community Farm Stand (Rain Date Sunday) →
  Community Farm Stand, Corner of Bangs and Memorial Avenues, Wall
  9:00 am
• Amusement Park Hours →
  Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm
• Amusement Park Hours 12pm-6pm →
  Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Neighbor's, Looking for someone local who specializes in hanging doors-not a general contractor.
  I need several interior doors, along with a front and back door installed. Please share any recommendations for someone experienced , reliable and… (Nextdoor Lions Head Woods)

• Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Showroom Customer Service Representative in Lakewood. Apply here.
• The Arc of Ocean County posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Chief - Vocational Services in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

• Flooding, Nor'easter Threats Prompt Cancellations In Brick (patch.com)
• Minichino to resign from Brick Township Council (starnewsgroup.com)
• Browning hat trick leads Neptune over Brick Memorial (nj.com)

Point Pleasant

• Flooding, Storm Threat Prompt Warnings In Point Pleasant (patch.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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