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Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Need support in Matawan? See what's offered at this free event
  • Matawan shut out: how Manasquan's star dominated in Week 2

Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• YMCA Plans Free Wellness Open House (jerseyshoreonline.com) — Matawan residents can access free mental health, addiction recovery, and family support resources at the YMCA's "Passport to Wellness" open house on September 25 at 166 Main St. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can tour stations, meet counselors, learn about local programs, and even enter to win prizes and a one-month YMCA membership.
   

• Week 2 Dick's House of Sport Football Player of the Week: Dax Klein, Manasquan (shoresportsinsider.com) — Matawan football fans will want to know their team fell 28-0 to Manasquan in Week 2, with Manasquan senior Dax Klein rushing for 113 yards and two touchdowns. His standout performance earned him Shore Conference Football Player of the Week and a gift card from Dick's House of Sport.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Police officer causes negligent car crash off School Road West, Marlboro NJ. Victim Toyota Rav 4 Gry
    I was a witness to the accident and made a statement to the police in Marlboro NJ around 12:45-12:50. I am willing to testify for the victim as a... (More info)

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots —Marianne Kligman Read on Patch
  • Cross of Glory's 25th Annual Fall Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Snack Shack BBQ! —Jeremy Samuelson Read on Patch
  • Has anyone here had wallpaper professionally installed by a wallpaper specialist ?
    Not looking for a construction contractor. If so, who did you use and would you recommend them? Thank you! (Nextdoor Matawan/Old Bridge)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member TB39082-HAZLET in Hazlet. Apply here.
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Hazlet, NJ in Hazlet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matawan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Keyport

  • Shore Conference Football Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 10-12 (nj.com)
  • Soil tests at suspected NJ cancer cluster site to be announced (pix11.com)

Holmdel

  • Video: COME FROM AWAY Trailer Debuts Ahead of Bell Theater Run in NJ (broadwayworld.com)
  • Shore Conference football season stats leaders, Sept. 16 (nj.com)

Middletown

  • Burst Pipe, Flooding Shuts Down Strauss Mansion In Atlantic Highlands (patch.com)

Ok Matawan! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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