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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the four new Lakewood firefighters about to be sworn in

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Good morning Lakewood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the four new Lakewood firefighters about to be sworn in

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHOTOS: Four Lakewood Firefighters Graduate From Toms River Fire Academy Summer Class (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Four Lakewood firefighters have just graduated from the Toms River Fire Academy's summer recruit class, strengthening the township's fire service. Lakewood's fire chief addressed the young graduates about their new responsibilities, and the four locals will be officially sworn in at an upcoming Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, marking their formal start protecting the community.
   

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  • Couple Sentenced For Bizarre Point Pleasant Home Invasion (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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