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What's up Hopatcong! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a four-touchdown quarter sparked Hopatcong's first win of the season

Also on today's calendar: Sunday School at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Junior rushes for 4 TDs in one wild quarter in Hopatcong football's rout over Sussex Tech (nj.com subscription) — Hopatcong football fans can celebrate a big 42-12 win over Sussex Tech, powered by junior Ethan Strack's four-touchdown second quarter explosion in Sparta. The Chiefs, now 1-2, also scored through the air late and will look to build on this momentum in a road game against North Warren on Friday.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Learn about Oral and Dental Health for Moms and Kids —Project Self-Sufficiency Read on Patch
  • Job Skills Training Program for Women Starts in October —Project Self-Sufficiency Read on Patch
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Dover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Andover

  • Ceramic Pro NWNJ Highlights Cooler Rides With Window Tinting (bonitaesteromagazine.com)
  • Patricia Consentino hurt in head-on accident on Route 206 (newsline.com)
  • Cotter and Corino Push Newton Past Vernon in Special 9/11 Home Game (tapinto.net)

Roxbury

  • Roxbury Honors Generations of Officers as Police Department Turns 100 (tapinto.net)
  • Climate Revolution Action Networks hosts policy, resistance workshop (dailytargum.com)

Ok Hopatcong! 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 start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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