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Coffee in hand, Lakewood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Pine Street speeding and illegal parking finally face real enforcement?
  • Why a Lakewood fan says the Jaguars were good all year

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: An icy mix in the p.m., 2-4", temps: high: 30, low: 30.
  • Saturday: A.M. mist; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor' Questions: Cross Street, Rt. 88 and Clover, Parking Enforcement (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood residents raised safety concerns about several busy roads, and Mayor Ray Coles says he’s pushing county and state officials for fixes while stepping up local enforcement. He’s asked engineers to review dangerous turns at Cross and Prospect, explore retiming signals on Route 88 and Clover, and directed LPD to crack down on illegal parking that blocks visibility on Pine Street.
   

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• O-Zone: Glad all over (jaguars.com) — Lakewood gets a quick shout-out in this Jacksonville Jaguars mailbag, where a reader named Josh from Lakewood chimes in to say the team has been good all year. The column mostly breaks down Trevor Lawrence’s recent surge, Pro Bowl snubs, and growing optimism among Jags fans as the team heads toward the playoffs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in Bayville at Johnson's Pit on Tuesday, December 23.
    9:29AM on Dec 23: Bayville Volunteer Fire Company #1 quickly brought an overnight vehicle fire under control early Tuesday. (Nextdoor )
  • Two freshly baked crumbcakes available.
    13" x 9" $15 each. Message me if interested a customer did not show for pickup. Thank you and Merry Christmas! (Nextdoor Leisure Village)
  • New Jersey Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operator- Afternoons in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brick

  • Man Arrested In String Of Vehicle Burglaries, Brick Police Say (patch.com)
  • Brick Senior Center Reopens Tuesday, Township Announces (shorebeat.com)

Toms River

  • Listen For Santa's Arrival In Ocean County: Check This Live Feed (patch.com)
  • Downed Lines Leave 2K Without Power In South Toms River, Beachwood (patch.com)

Ok Lakewood! 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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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