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Manchester Woman, Boyfriend Slain By His Daughter: Prosecutor

Check out the update on the charges filed in the killing of Francoise Pitoy in Surf City over the weekend.

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A Pennsylvania woman has been charged in the slayings of her father and a Manchester woman at her father's Surf City home, authorities said.
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged in the slayings of her father and a Manchester woman at her father's Surf City home, authorities said. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Up and at 'em, Manchester! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 72 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Manchester today:

  1. Woman Charged In Killing Of Manchester Woman, Boyfriend: Official (Manchester Patch)
  2. Barnegat over Manchester Township - Field hockey recap (nj.com)
  3. Brick Memorial over Manchester Township - Girls soccer recap (nj.com)
  4. No. 9 Notre Dame over Manchester Township - Boys soccer recap (nj.com)

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Today in Manchester:

  • Week of Respect- "Wear Pink or Blue to show respect for Cancer Awareness" (8:00 AM)
  • Whiting Garden Club is BACK! (10:00 AM)
  • Council Meeting - Pemberton Township Recreation Department (6:00 PM)

Manchester Patch Notebook

  • Manchester Police: "Remember yesterday when Facebook and Instagram were down for an eternity and we had to use verbal words to communicate?!?! Let's bring those same vibes to our Coffee with a Cop event on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Enjoy a cup o' joe with..." (Facebook)
  • Manchester Township, NJ School District: "September is Principals Month and we want to thank our dedicated Principals, Mr. Adams, Mrs. Driber, Mrs. Waldron, Mrs. Mazur, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Michallis for all they do throughout the year!" (Facebook)
  • Manchester Twp. PTA: "Due to an emergency we have had to reschedule the General Membership meeting. It will now be held on October 12th at 7pm. We do apologize for the short notice. New meeting information will be out shortly." (Facebook)
  • Manchester Recreation: "Join us at Pine Lake this Friday, October 8th for Movies at the Lake featuring "The Croods - A New Age". The movie will begin at 6:45pm. Bring a beach chair and a blanket. We will supply the popcorn!! "Soul" has been rescheduled for next..." (Facebook)
  • Manchester Township, NJ School District: "Our schools have many activities planned for Week if Respect this week. https://twitter.com/MTSDCurriculum/status/1445199012299218944" (Facebook)
  • Manchester Twp. PTA: "The Middle School has kicked off it's book fair! Running Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Great selection with prices ranging from $2-$20. Room 237! Hoping to see a lot of middle school students drop by!!" (Facebook)
  • Manchester Township, NJ School District: "MTHS students have an early dismissal (11:10) for Parent Conferences Wed-Thur-Fri this week." (Facebook)
  • Manchester Township Soccer Association- MTSA: "Reminder mums are being distributed at the snack stand as we speak!!!" (Facebook)
  • Manchester Township, NJ School District: "Regional Day School will hold their virtual Back to School Night tomorrow (10/6) from 6:30 - 8:00pm." (Facebook)

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  • WEBINAR: HIIT for Older Adults (October 7)
  • [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (October 9)
  • Stand Alone Pro Wrestling and The Rotary Club of Forked River present "The Big Bang" (October 9)
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  • Sip In Autumn Wine Festival-Bayville (October 16)
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