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

And on the Stafford Patch calendar - Second Annual 'Race to Remember' 5K Set for October 10 in Manahawkin

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Good morning to you Stafford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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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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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