🌱 What Stafford police say they found in a West Creek drug raid

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In today's newsletter:

• What Stafford police say they found in a West Creek drug raid

Also on today's calendar: Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Duo Busted In Stafford Drug Probe: Police (patch.com) — Stafford Township police say a narcotics investigation led to a raid on a West Creek home, where officers seized multiple suspected drugs and cash. Two people now face several distribution and possession charges, with one released pending court and the other held in Ocean County Jail. Residents may notice heightened drug enforcement activity tied to this case.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stafford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin →
  Manahawkin Municipal Center,
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Planning Board Meeting →
  Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Southern Memorabilia & Card Show →
  Southern Regional Middle School Cafeteria, 75 Cedarbridge Road, Manahawkin
  9:00 am
• Colin Quinn →
  Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Columbus Day - Township Offices Closed →
  Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
  8:30 am
Tuesday October 13
• Town Council Meeting →
  Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Manahawkin NJ
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Stafford Township Neighborhood Cleanup! →
  Manahawkin NJ
  9:00 am
• Bruce in the USA →
  Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  8:00 pm
• Stafford Township Arts Center →
  Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC), 1000 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Manahawkin, NJ Seminar →
  Manahawkin NJ
  8:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Ted Hammock at THE MAINLAND →
  THE MAINLAND, Manahawkin
  5:00 pm
• Ted Hammock →
  Manahawkin NJ
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Manahawkin

• Enter to Win a Backyard Movie Night Prize Pack (b985radio.com)
• Eight Class Winners Named at 2026 Philadelphia Cup Regatta (sail-world.com)

Barnegat

• Metropolitan Dermatology's Strategic Expansion into Barnegat (investorshangout.com)

Lacey

• Volunteers Sought For Salt Marsh Restoration In Waretown (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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