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Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Atlantic County 4-H Yard Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Debate Set For Van Drew, Mullock In 2nd District U.S. House Race (patch.com) — Residents in Galloway and across the 2nd Congressional District can watch Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Zack Mullock face off in an Oct. 22 debate at Stockton University's Galloway campus. The hourlong, no-audience event will be livestreamed, and locals are invited to email in questions for possible use by the panelists.
2. Galloway Township Municipal Government - Galloway Township to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony (gtnj.org) — Galloway Township will hold a 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Beacon Church on South 6th Avenue. Local police, fire, and ambulance crews will join residents for an evening of reflection honoring victims and first responders, and all community members are invited to attend.
3. Galloway man gets five years in shooting that wounded man (breakingac.com) — A Galloway Township man has been sentenced to five years in prison, with at least three and a half years before parole eligibility, after a shooting outside his Simms Avenue home wounded another man. Police recovered a shotgun Thompson could not legally possess and video showing him pursuing the victim, while additional drug charges were dropped under a plea deal.
4. Local Graduation Party Planning Guide for South Jersey Families (breakingac.com) — Galloway families planning a graduation party can look to local firehouse and VFW halls as affordable venue options alongside backyard setups. This South Jersey guide walks you through when to book, how to choose venues and caterers, what to know about alcohol and bartending rules, and how to budget realistically for tents, food, and entertainment.
5. How Atlantic County Parents Can Help Kids Find Active Hobbies After School (breakingac.com) — Families in Galloway are reminded there are plenty of nearby options to keep kids active after school, from township rec leagues to archery, swimming, martial arts, and dance. This Atlantic County guide explains how to match activities to your child's interests, what questions to ask before registering, and what typical costs and schedules look like for local programs.
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