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What's up Lakewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Lakewood block be checked for lead water lines soon?
  • What sparked the violent road rage clash at New Hampshire and Chestnut?
  • How a Browns Mills Wawa visit led to two Lakewood-linked arrests

Also on today's calendar: Veterans Claim Clinic and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lead Pipes In Lakewood: Water Co. to Canvass Neighborhoods Door-to-Door (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Workers contracted by New Jersey American Water will be going door-to-door in parts of Lakewood, including the West County Line and Oak/Chestnut areas, to check for lead or galvanized service lines. Inspections are free, water remains safe to use, and residents are urged to verify canvassers' identification and use the company's resources to learn about their home's service line material.
   

2. Lakewood Road Rage Crash Near New Hampshire Avenue and Chestnut Street Ends With Aggravated Assault Arrest After Police Say One Driver Knocked Another Unconscious Friday (parktelegraph.com) — Police say a road rage dispute in Lakewood near New Hampshire Avenue and Chestnut Street ended with a two-car crash and one driver allegedly knocking the other unconscious. A Toms River man was arrested on aggravated assault charges, while the victim suffered a minor injury and the investigation remains focused on the roadside confrontation.
   

3. Two Unrelated Suspects Arrested During Unexpected Wawa Encounter (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood police say a credit card stolen in a local vehicle burglary led detectives to a Browns Mills Wawa, where they arrested the fraud suspect and unexpectedly found a Lakewood man wanted in separate shoplifting cases. Both men were taken into custody, with one released on a summons and the Lakewood suspect sent to Ocean County Jail.
   

4. Disabled Vehicle Stop Ends With Crack Arrest In Lakewood (patch.com) — Police in Lakewood arrested a Brick Township man after finding suspected crack cocaine and cocaine in a car they stopped near Ridge Avenue and Lanes Mill Road. Officials say the early-morning encounter over a disabled vehicle shows how routine patrols can uncover alleged drug activity and support efforts to keep illegal substances off local streets.
   

5. More Than 1,100 Undocumented Immigrants Hold Driver's Licenses in Lakewood (shorenewsnetwork.com) — New data from Assemblyman Paul Kanitra estimates about 1,158 undocumented immigrants hold New Jersey driver's licenses listing Lakewood addresses, placing the township among the state's highest concentrations. The report ties Lakewood's licensing numbers, a deadly 2025 DUI crash in town, and Ocean County's leading traffic fatality rate into a broader debate over immigration and roadway safety policies.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 —Stacey Ehling Read on Patch
  • Wow had a lean Brisket dinner tonight 50%off because it's a Tuesday Special 3-6 pm at
    K BROTHERS Deli/Restaurant 1000 Rt 70 Lakewood It was not dry and the brown gravy was excellent! (Nextdoor The Fairways)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Church & Dwight posted a job opening for Machine Operator- Weekends (4th Shift) in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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