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Hi Manalapan! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Manalapan police detail week of fraud, thefts and harassment reports
  • Why Old Tennent Church is among New Jersey's creepiest haunted sites
  • How did Manalapan fare in this week's Shore football honors?

Also on today's calendar: Protinick Farms Fall Activities and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Theft, Fraud, Harassment: Manalapan Police Blotter (patch.com) — Manalapan residents are being warned after a week of police reports detailing major bank and home equity fraud, thefts from homes and job sites, and several harassment complaints. Incidents between Sept. 2 and Sept. 8 also included a propane tank fire that injured two people and ATV damage on rented property in town.
   

• 5 Haunted Places to Get Creeped Out in New Jersey (njmonthly.com) — Manalapan's own Old Tennent Church earns a spooky spotlight as one of New Jersey's most haunted historic sites, with tales of a Revolutionary War soldier's ghost wandering its graveyard and pews. The article suggests it as a Halloween-season destination and also lists other eerie spots statewide, giving local residents ideas for nearby and daytrip-level paranormal exploring.
   

• Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 10-12 (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan football fans will see their team mentioned in this Shore Conference roundup, which highlights Wall's late touchdown in a 15-12 comeback win over Manalapan. The piece also spotlights standout offensive performances from players across the conference, offering context on how other nearby programs and rivals are shaping up early in the season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Marlboro

  • 80-Year-Old Man Killed In Marlboro Township Crash, Authorities Say (patch.com)

East Windsor

  • Police Chief Responds To Community Concerns After Hightstown Sexual Assault (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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