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Also on today's calendar: Hackettstown Elks Venison Dinner and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. The Roots of the Valley: How the Ayers and Hackett Families Built a Town (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown’s familiar streets and names trace back to the Ayers and Hackett families, whose 18th-century vision shaped the Musconetcong Valley settlement into today’s town. This feature walks you through how early land purchases, industry, and pioneer families built the community many residents still call home, highlighting descendants who remain in Hackettstown today.
2. Girls Lacrosse Player of the Week for May 4: She leads the region in goals so far this spring (lehighvalleylive.com) — Hackettstown girls lacrosse standout Lily DeJesus earned honorable mention in lehighvalleylive.com’s Girls Lacrosse Player of the Week honors, highlighting her impact in District 11 play. The feature spotlights Pleasant Valley’s Rylee Rath as Player of the Week and recognizes top performers from several regional schools heading into the postseason.
3. Centenary University honors students, advisor at academic and leadership awards ceremony (wrnjradio.com) — Centenary University in Hackettstown recently honored 25 students, a student organization, and an advisor for standout academics, leadership, and service. Local readers can see how campus leaders are being recognized for strengthening both the university and surrounding communities through scholarship, integrity, and volunteerism.
4. Best scenic drives North Jersey 2026 by county (wpst.com) — If you’re up for a summer drive from Hackettstown, Route 57 to Greenwich Township is highlighted as a Warren Heritage Scenic Byway packed with river views, farmland, and canal history. The piece also suggests other scenic North Jersey routes in Sussex, Hunterdon, and Morris counties, with tips on where to stop and explore along the way.
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