🌱 Former Monmouth gymnastics coach convicted for abuse tied to Marlboro gym
Marlboro, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Marlboro! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Former Monmouth gymnastics coach convicted for abuse tied to Marlboro gym
- How will Marlboro challenge Middletown North’s red-hot girls soccer squad?
Also on today's calendar: Raritan at Marlboro.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Heavy rain developing, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
- Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former N.J. gym coach convicted of sexually assaulting 2 student-athletes, authorities say (nj.com subscription) — A former youth gymnastics coach has been convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage athletes, including misconduct tied to Jonas Gymnastics Academy in Marlboro in 2008. Authorities say the Monmouth County case followed a two-week trial and spans multiple gyms over decades. The coach now awaits sentencing in December after being arrested in 2023 and indicted in 2024. 
• Lady Lions Soccer Roars Out to 4-1 Start Behind Explosive Offense (thelionsroarmhsn.com) — Middletown North’s girls soccer team is off to a 4-1 start and will soon face division rival Marlboro in a key Shore Conference matchup. Led by high-scoring senior Sofia Chaknis and a deep supporting cast, the Lions have piled up 19 goals in five games. Their upcoming stretch against Central Regional, Wall, and Marlboro could define their fall campaign.
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Law & Public Service Magnet Program Open House
Colts Neck High School
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🗞 Nearby News
Matawan
- Aberdeen Hosts Annual Trunk or Treat With Music, Hayrides, and Prizes for Best Decorated Trunks (wrat.com)
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Holmdel
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Freehold
- 5 Things To Do Around Monmouth County This Weekend (patch.com)
- Mail-In Ballots Now Available For Monmouth County Voters (patch.com)
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