Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
Sunday: Rain possible in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lakewood Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith Retires After More Than 25 Years of Service (lakewoodalerts.com) — A longtime Lakewood resident and public servant, Police Captain Gregory Staffordsmith is retiring after more than 25 years with the Lakewood Police Department, where he rose to Investigations Commander. His career also included years as a firefighter for Lakewood Township, and local leaders are praising his steady leadership, community commitment, and lasting impact on the department.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Jersey Blood Services Call for Donors After Nor'easter Causes Drive Cancellations —Shauna Lynch Read on Patch
I am about to retire and become a snowbird. Can the current Snowbirds out there give me some positive places in Florida to begin my Snowbird journey. Thanks (Nextdoor Leisure Village)
Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Lakewood. Apply here.
Apple Bank posted a job opening for Universal Banker- Lakewood in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brick
One Dead, One Hurt in Head-On Crash on Drum Point Rd in Brick, NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C. (metrolaw.com)
Gymnastics notebook for Sept. 30: Raiders reap the rewards (nj.com)
Toms River
Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder in 2022 Toms River Shooting (shorebeat.com)
Wall
Beloved Jersey Shore Pizzeria Closes After 30+ Years In Business (patch.com)
Wall Township Awarded $453K Grant For Camp Evans Recreational Upgrades (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!