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

In today's newsletter:

  • Manchester Township coach convicted of sexually assaulting young gymnasts

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  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gymnastics Coach From Manchester Sexually Assaulted His Athletes, Jury Rules (patch.com) — Residents of Manchester's Whiting section are learning that former youth gymnastics coach Sasha C. Raught, 58, has been convicted of sexually assaulting two athletes he coached as teenagers. A Monmouth County jury found him guilty of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and related charges tied to incidents at gyms in Shrewsbury and Marlboro, with sentencing set for December.
   

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Ok Manchester! 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

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