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Coffee in hand, Point Pleasant? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Point Pleasant senior turning lyrics into her next chapter
  • Why this Point Pleasant senior is a force in two sports
  • How a Point Pleasant junior is amplifying unheard musical voices

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mia Guerero: Starting the Next Chapter (thepointpress.org) — A Point Pleasant Borough High School senior is wrapping up her time in town by leaning into her love of reading, writing, and songwriting. Active in the school Newspaper Club, she's now planning a college major in psychology while keeping literature and creative writing central to her future.
   

• Landon Hoyle: honestly just that guy (thepointpress.org) — A standout Point Pleasant Borough High School senior is drawing attention for his relentless work ethic in both basketball and baseball. As a multi-year varsity starter, he's known for doing the gritty work on the court and staying calm on the mound, helping power the Panthers' success.
   

• Addison Damon: Uplifting voices by taking the first step (thepointpress.org) — A Point Pleasant Boro High School junior is gaining confidence by pursuing her love of music and interviewing lesser-known artists, even while juggling a customer-service job. She talks about learning to stop people-pleasing, take the first step in conversations, and embrace her own interests as she works toward a future in radio broadcasting.
   

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Ok Point Pleasant! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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