Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
Sunday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
Monday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher To Coach Warren Co. University's Baseball Team (patch.com) — Hackettstown sports fans will see a new face leading Centenary University's Cyclones baseball team, as former Major League pitcher Tim Bausher steps in as head coach. The move comes after a milestone 2026 season and ahead of Centenary's planned shift to the United East Conference in 2027, with university leaders highlighting Bausher's focus on player development and leadership.
• LOOKING BACK: The History of Hackettstown's American House Hotel (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown's long-gone American House Hotel once anchored the busy corner of Main and High streets, serving travelers and locals with its wrap-around balconies and welcoming sign. This look back traces how the hotel gave way to a gas station as cars replaced carriages, and invites residents to share old photos or memories of Hackettstown's changing downtown.
• High Point's ground game produces 7 TDs to roll through Kittatinny (nj.com subscription) — A strong rushing attack powered High Point past Kittatinny, 49-28, in a game that sets up Kittatinny's next challenge on the road at Hackettstown this coming Friday. Local fans can look ahead to seeing the Cougars try to rebound against Hackettstown after surrendering seven rushing touchdowns despite a late rally.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Yesterday, a man showed up at my door, wearing a dark blue outfit with writing on the left side. If I hadn't had my dog barking because he rang the bell, I would have taken more notice. I was mad, instead, because he told me my eight-year-old… (Nextdoor Woodfield)
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🗞 Nearby News
Mount Olive
Randolph Football Overwhelmed By Mount Olive; Rams Fall Big To Top Ranked Team in Morris County (tapinto.net)
Woman charged with DWI, resisting arrest after Route 46 traffic stop in Morris County (wrnjradio.com)
Hackettstown Police Partnering with Regional Agencies for Multi-County Labor Day Traffic Crackdown (tapinto.net)
Washington
Congressman Kean introduces bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded first-class flights for members of Congress (wrnjradio.com)
Washington woman killed after car strikes tree off I-78 exit ramp in Hunterdon County (wrnjradio.com)
Gottheimer discusses affordability, child care, health care during telephone town hall (wrnjradio.com)
Mendham
Beloved Clambake Returning To Mendham Township (patch.com)
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