Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• America's only major etrog grower is in survival mode amid global competition (newsbreak.com) — Lakewood's Orthodox community features prominently in the customer base for Lindcove Ranch, the only major U.S. grower of kosher etrogs, as select buyers there seek top-grade fruit by appointment. The California farm is now struggling with poor harvests, competition from larger overseas growers, and financial losses, prompting its owner to rethink how he sells to congregations nationwide.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Just a hole in the wall place with eat in and purchase. Best scallops ever, BYOB, I'm a New Englander and know my fish. This place is the real deal. (Nextdoor Kensington Hills)
The Arc of Ocean County posted a job opening for Community Activities Assistant - Part-Time in Lakewood. Apply here.
Momentum Solar posted a job opening for Solar Sales Specialist in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
Hardie scores twice as Toms River South field hockey deals Brick Township its first loss (nj.com)
Restructuring and AI Are Rewriting Promotion Rules, Says ResilExec® Coach Brian Baldari (businessinsider.com)
Toms River
Toms River Hires 8 New Police Officers, Sworn in by Mayor Rodrick (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Toms River gas station owner fined $17,500 for charging drivers more than the posted price per gallon (news12.com)
Dog bite pits three carriers against each other after one goes silent (insurancebusinessmag.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!