Wednesday: Rather cloudy and windy, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
Thursday: Windy with periods of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ Sunflower Festivals Among Best In The U.S., Ranking Says (patch.com) — Manalapan's own Happy Day Farm has been ranked the 11th-best sunflower festival in the United States, putting the town on a national agritourism map. Alongside Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, the farm offers acres of sunflowers, photo-ready fields, and a fall harvest festival with pumpkin picking and themed attractions that Manalapan families can enjoy this season.
• Check out these 24 Shore Football Stars from Week 3 of the 2026 season (northjersey.com) — Manalapan football appears in the Shore Conference roundup as the No. 11 team, highlighted in a matchup where Red Bank Catholic's defense tallied big plays in a 45-23 win. The article spotlights standout performances from across the Shore, giving Manalapan fans context on how their team stacks up and which local players are emerging as early-season stars.
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Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For Monmouth County Surrogate & Monmouth County Commissioners Monday, Sept 28 —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
Looking for a concrete/masonry contractor for a small repair job in Manalapan. I have a small area by my front steps/porch that needs repair. Some of the concrete/mortar has deteriorated and cracked. Looking for someone… (Nextdoor Battleground)
🗞 Nearby News
Freehold
Two men plead guilty in multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme. It involved a housing cooperative in CT (courant.com)
Former New York state judge and Brooklyn real estate investor charged with wire fraud conspiracy (irs.gov)
Highlands man charged in fatal stabbing of roommate, prosecutor says (app.com)
Marlboro
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Criminalize Funding Behind Riots and Violent Protests (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Inaugural Gov. Richard J. Codey Memorial Golf Outing raises over $250K for mental health initiatives (binje.com)
East Windsor
Authorities Seek Help ID'ing Man In Hightstown Sexual Assault (patch.com)
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