🌱 How Monmouth pulled off its stunning 31-28 comeback at Dartmouth.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Monmouth pulled off its stunning 31-28 comeback at Dartmouth.

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unpacking Monmouth University's 31-28 Comeback Win At Dartmouth (onnj.com) — Monmouth University's West Long Branch-based football team pulled off a dramatic 31-28 comeback win at Dartmouth, highlighted by a sharp performance from quarterback Frankie Weaver and a dominant offensive line. The article breaks down key drives, standout players, defensive adjustments, and lingering questions at placekicker as the Hawks return home to host Towson this Saturday.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Long Branch

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Play Mahjong →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Storytime! Families, Books, and Tunes. Every Wednesday! →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  10:00 am
• Bridge at West Long Branch Library →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Cooperstown/Ithaca NY →
  Shoreline Harley Davidson, 136 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch
  8:00 am
• Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson →
  Pollak Theater, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch
  8:30 pm
Friday October 2
• "Culture Around the Corner" Multicultural Arts Festival by Monmouth Arts →
  Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave, Long Branch
  4:00 pm
• Hampton Pirates at Monmouth Hawks Basketball →
  The OceanFirst Bank Center, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch
  5:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Qigong and Tai Chi →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Play Mahjong →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Bridge at West Long Branch Library →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Play Mahjong →
  Monmouth County Library-West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave, West Long Branch
  1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Market report: NJ construction spending rises 19% as starts stall (njbiz.com)
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• Pallone Calls for NJ, Federal Officials to Survey Damage After Storm, Anticipating Federal Disaster Declaration (house.gov)

Ocean

• Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage from September 20-26, 2026 (newjerseystage.com)

Red Bank

• Community Rallies To Lift Historic Boat House On Navesink River (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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