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🌱 Which standout freshmen are joining Monmouth’s track and cross country teams?

West Long Branch, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning West Long Branch! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which standout freshmen are joining Monmouth’s track and cross country teams?
  • How did Monmouth University score in Princeton Review’s newest rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Operation Beachhead and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm with clearing, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy afternoon rain, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monmouth Cross Country/Track and Field Unveil Incoming Freshman Class (monmouthhawks.com) — Monmouth University in West Long Branch is welcoming 22 new athletes to its men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs, including 21 freshmen and one transfer. Coaches say the class is deep, talented, and poised to make an immediate impact, with the cross country season opening Sept. 4 at the Adelphi Invitational in New York.
   

• 11 NJ colleges make Princeton Review's 2027 list (njbiz.com) — West Long Branch’s Monmouth University is among 11 New Jersey schools named to The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges for 2027 list, based largely on academics and student feedback. The guide also highlights Monmouth in several student-driven category rankings, offering insight into campus life, politics, and diversity as reported by current students.
   

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  • Monmouth University posted a job opening for Adjunct, Clinical Instructor Medical-Surgical Nursing in West Long Branch. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Salad Bar Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $16.50 - $16.50/hr in West Long Branch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Long Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Long Branch

  • Jersey music great Frankie Valli should be celebrated, not banished (northjersey.com)
  • Asbury Park football's father-son combination (app.com)

Ocean

  • Severe storms could bring flash flooding, tornadoes Thursday (app.com)

Asbury Park

  • Man Charged With Writing Swastikas In Asbury Park (patch.com)

Ok West Long Branch! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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