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Bridgeton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Bridgeton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeton voters just made a big decision about their city library.
  • Bridgeton toddler wounded after finding unsecured gun at home
  • See how Bridgeton’s own is shining in college field hockey.

Also on today's calendar: Internet Basics and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. From data centers to school roofs: See how New Jersey voters weighed in on these public questions (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Bridgeton voters decisively chose to keep funding the Bridgeton Free Public Library rather than shift to using the nearby Cumberland County Library, with nearly 2,000 more “no” than “yes” votes. The decision keeps the city’s own library open and locally controlled, while other New Jersey communities weighed in on school roofs, data centers, recreation centers, and open space taxes.
   

2. NJ Toddler Shoots Himself In The Face, Authorities Say (patch.com) — A three-year-old boy from Bridgeton is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in the face with one of three unsecured guns left within his reach at home, authorities say. His father, a Bridgeton resident, has been charged with second-degree child endangerment, and investigators are asking anyone with additional information about the case to contact the prosecutor’s office tipline.
   

3. A look at locals playing college field hockey, sprint football, women's volleyball, men's golf (pressofatlanticcity.com) — A Bridgeton-connected standout, Rhyanna Ridgeway, scored a goal and added an assist in Eastern’s recent field hockey matchup, earning a shoutout among South Jersey college athletes. The roundup also tracks strong performances by other local graduates in field hockey, sprint football, volleyball, and golf, giving Bridgeton sports fans a look at how hometown talent is doing at the next level.
   

4. Two men charged with murder in Fairfield Township shooting that killed Bridgeton man (pressofatlanticcity.com) — A Bridgeton man was killed and a Bridgeton woman wounded in an October shooting in nearby Fairfield Township, and two South Jersey men now face murder and related weapons charges. Prosecutors say they’ll seek to keep both suspects jailed while the investigation continues, and they’re asking anyone with information about the attack to contact county or state police detectives.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone recognize a gray cat with an injured eye that visits our home on Johns Way every day?
    I'm not sure if she has an owner or if she's a stray. Any info would be appreciated. (Nextdoor Silver Lake)
  • Good morning everyone!
    Just wondering if anyone can help me figure out what's wrong with my oven? It tries to preheat and then shuts off in the middle of it and says f1 and… (Nextdoor Bridgeton Vine)
  • Wendy's - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bridgeton. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Millville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeton here.

Ok Bridgeton! 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 math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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