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🌱 Patch AM: Manalapan Pup Named As One Of New Jersey's 'Top Dogs'

You won’t want to miss NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets) on the Manalapan Patch calendar

Saturday May 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Manalapan! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Manalapan pup featured on new NJ Lottery tickets
  • How scammers, vandals, and thieves recently targeted Manalapan residents.
  • How Manalapan’s sprinters erased a 50-year-old Monmouth County record.

Also on today's calendar: NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 59, low: 42.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manalapan Pup Named As One Of New Jersey's 'Top Dogs' (patch.com) — Manalapan residents can cheer for local pup Murray Bieli, who earned a spot among New Jersey’s “Top Dogs” in an NJ Lottery contest. While 18 dogs will headline the new “Jersey Dog” scratch-off tickets launching May 4, Murray’s photo and name will appear in the image-match section, giving Manalapan a fun shout-out on tickets sold statewide.    

• Fraud, Harassment, Criminal Mischief: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent Manalapan police reports detail computer scam frauds targeting elderly residents, a BMW stolen after a home break-in, prank calls to a Route 9 restaurant, and vandalism at Pine Brook Golf Course. Residents are urged to stay alert for tech-support scams and contact Manalapan police with any information about the golf course damage.    

• Track & field: Manalapan boys break 50-year-old Monmouth County record (northjersey.com) — Manalapan High School’s boys 4x200 relay just shattered a 50-year-old Monmouth County record, clocking 1:27.83 at the county relays and cementing the Braves as a sprint powerhouse. The meet also highlighted standout performances from nearby schools, underscoring how strong Monmouth County track and field has become.    


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Marlboro

  • Walk4Friends To Support Special Needs Programming In Monmouth County (patch.com)

Howell

  • Early Morning Fire Destroys Garage At Howell Home (patch.com)

Ok Manalapan! 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: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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