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Good morning Manasquan! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are needles suddenly washing up on Manasquan-area beaches?
  • How did burglars hit a busy Route 35 jeweler so quickly?

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More needles and medical waste washing up on the Jersey Shore (news12.com) — Manasquan Beach recently saw needles and syringes wash ashore, and now similar medical waste is appearing from Spring Lake to Bay Head, raising safety concerns for local beachgoers. Officials say heavy rains likely flushed debris from older sewer systems, and residents are urged to avoid touching suspicious items and instead call police while also joining upcoming beach cleanups.
   

• Bentley Diamond co-owner details burglary (starnewsgroup.com) — A Spring Lake Heights jewelry store owner is describing a fast, early-morning burglary where two masked suspects smashed display cases, stole merchandise and escaped before police arrived. Manasquan officers assisted with a K-9 track, and investigators are now reviewing surveillance footage and asking nearby residents or drivers with video to help identify those responsible.
   

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  • Uproar continues over 5G settlement plan (starnewsgroup.com)
  • More needles and medical waste washing up on the Jersey Shore (news12.com)

Ok Manasquan! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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