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🌱 How two nearby officers turned training into a life-saving rescue

Harrison, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Harrison! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two nearby officers turned training into a life-saving rescue
  • How big will this year’s Memorial Day parade get in Kearny?

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 of East Newark's finest cited for heroic save (theobserver.com) — Harrison-area readers should know East Newark officers were honored for using CPR and a defibrillator to save a life in April, highlighting strong emergency response close to town. The same news source is also flagging recent Harrison fire and police safety updates that matter for local public safety awareness.
   

• Ficeto plans extra special Kearny Memorial Day Parade for nation's semiquincentennial (theobserver.com) — Harrison residents can look forward to seeing their high school marching band join Kearny’s expanded Memorial Day Parade, planned to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary. The event will feature multiple veterans’ groups, service organizations, and Grand Marshal Howie Taylor, a decorated Korean War Marine and longtime Summit firefighter.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Seafood Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $16.25 - $16.25/hr in Newark. Apply here.
  • Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Forklift Driver Jobs In Newark NJ in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • From Deacon to Priests: Cardinal Tobin to Ordain Nine Men in May (tapinto.net)

Belleville

  • Inclusive Playground Unveiled In Nutley: ‘Empathy, Community, Compassion’ (patch.com)
  • Power Outage Hits Belleville School, Students Will Be Dismissed Early (patch.com)
  • Compassion, Medical Training Earns Belleville Cop ‘Officer of the Month’ Honors (patch.com)

Ok Harrison! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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