Morning Hopatcong! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Why officials are warning Lake Hopatcong visitors after two drownings
Also on today's calendar: Fire on the Dance Floor Line Dancing Night and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Funds raised for Morris drowning victim's family, mayor talks safety (northjersey.com) — Recent drownings at Lake Hopatcong and nearby Tilcon Lake are prompting renewed safety warnings, especially around paddleboarding and swimming outside guarded areas. Officials stress that life jackets are required on all watercraft and that some lakes, like Tilcon, fully prohibit swimming and boating. A fundraiser is also helping support the family of the Lake Hopatcong victim.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Polo Match will Benefit Project Self-Sufficiency —Project Self-Sufficiency Read on Patch
🚨 HELP! I'm overbooked this Thursday! I'm looking for a reliable cleaning company or experienced cleaning team to partner with on a residential cleaning job… (Nextdoor Maxim)
Hi everyone! We have a few residential cleaning jobs available the next few weeks in the area and are looking to connect with dependable local cleaning teams who… (Nextdoor Maxim)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Retail Sales in Mount Arlington. Apply here.
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Glass NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00/hr in Wharton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopatcong here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Returning All-NJAC Field Hockey players for 2026 (nj.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!