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🌱 Patch AM: Swatting Calls Under Investigation In Wall, Police Say

And on the Wall Patch calendar - Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know

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Good morning Wall! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wall schools hit by swatting calls, police probe but stress safety
  • How Wall boys soccer dominated Asbury Park in a 5–1 win

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 74 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swatting Calls Under Investigation In Wall, Police Say (patch.com) — Families in Wall are being reassured after police confirmed that recent threatening phone calls to local schools appear to be part of broader swatting hoaxes, not credible dangers. Wall Township police say they are actively investigating alongside school staff and emphasize that schools and the community remain safe, while similar incidents have also affected nearby Howell and Brick.
   

• Wall boys soccer rides hot start to victory over Asbury Park (nj.com subscription) — Wall High School's boys soccer team continued its strong run with a 5–1 win over Asbury Park, jumping out to a four-goal lead before conceding late. Myles West powered Wall's attack with two goals and an assist, while Grayson Mazza, Nicholas Herrera, and Andrew Szegeski each added scores and goalkeepers Kellen Clauburg and Kyle Womack combined for nine saves.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Shillelagh 5K postponed due to security sweep (starnewsgroup.com)

Howell

  • Swatting Phone Calls Prompt Widespread Response At Howell Schools, Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Wall! 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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