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Greetings Lakewood! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Texas suspect charged in $250K Lakewood business burglary
  • How Lakewood's boys soccer powered past Nottingham for a 4-2 win
  • Why Lakewood business owners packed Coventry Shul for legal survival tips

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Texas Man Charged In $250K Lakewood Business Burglary (patch.com) — Lakewood residents are learning more about a major June burglary in which about $250,000 in equipment was stolen from a local business, after police charged a 35-year-old Texas man. Lakewood detectives, aided by state police analysts and Shomrim, spent four months tracking suspects before filing charges, and are still asking the community to share any additional information.
   

2. Balanced offense leads Lakewood boys soccer to win over Nottingham (nj.com subscription) — Lakewood's boys soccer team earned a 4-2 home win over Nottingham, powered by four different goal scorers and two key assists from David Rojas. The Piners built a 2-0 first-half lead and answered Nottingham's late push with back-to-back second-half goals, giving local fans a strong performance to celebrate.
   

3. The Hustle vs. The Law: Project 432 Brings Vital Legal Awareness to Coventry Shul (thelakewoodscoop.com) — More than 50 Lakewood professionals recently packed Coventry Shul for a Project 432 Financial Integrity Masterclass focused on doing business legally and ethically. Attendees heard practical guidance on avoiding legal pitfalls, protecting their families and companies, and making a kiddush Hashem in the workplace. Organizers hope other Lakewood shuls and institutions will host similar workshops to strengthen community-wide awareness.
   

4. 5 Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage in Ocean County, NJ (wjrz.com) — Ocean County Park in Lakewood is highlighted as an easy, scenic spot to enjoy fall foliage, with lakeside walks and colorful trees that don't require a strenuous hike. The guide also suggests several other Ocean County parks, plus tips on when local leaves usually peak, so you can time your visit and make the most of nearby autumn scenery.
   

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