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Also on today's calendar: October 13th Fatima Celebration with His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man accused of driving intoxicated with two children in car in Warren County (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown police say they arrested a 45-year-old Washington Township man last month after he allegedly drove into town on Route 46 while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle. Officers stopped him in the CVS parking lot on Main Street, reported signs of impairment during field sobriety tests, and charged him with DWI, multiple traffic offenses, and two counts involving minor passengers.
2. Hackettstown 'Spook' The House Halloween Contest Returns: How To Enter (patch.com) — Hackettstown residents have until Oct. 26 to deck out their homes for the town's annual "Spook" the House Halloween decorating contest, with police judging patrols on Oct. 27 and 28. No registration is needed—just decorate—and prizes will go to the spookiest displays across five Hackettstown neighborhoods.
3. A Corner of Memory: Looking Back at Bach's Drug Store on Main and High in Hackettstown (TAPinto.net) — Memories of Bach's Drug Store at Main and High still resonate with longtime Hackettstown residents who remember it as a bustling corner pharmacy and social hub. The story recalls how this downtown landmark once anchored local shopping, everyday errands, and small-town connections before big-box chains and online ordering reshaped where people go for prescriptions and household goods.
4. Hackettstown Historical Society to host Lantern Tours and Ghostly Tales Oct. 16-17 (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown's Historical Society is reviving its Lantern Tours and Ghostly Tales on Oct. 16 and 17, starting 7 p.m. from the Church Street museum. Local residents can explore the historic district, hear paranormal stories, and reserve $12 tickets in advance, with kids under 12 free with an adult.
5. Running back rides monster opening half to 5 TDs in dominant victory (nj.com subscription) — Hackettstown's football team fell 50–20 on the road at Vernon, despite two touchdown passes from Carter Grant and big plays by receivers Bo Broking and Carter Bujno. The loss drops Hackettstown to 1–3 in the SFC American Blue Division, while Vernon's star running back Andrew Geisen scored five rushing touchdowns to keep his team in third place.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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