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🌱 Patch AM: How will Jefferson fare against Hopatcong in this year’s NJAC race?

Also, don't miss Hopatcong Celebrates America 250 with a Concert in the Park featuring Who's Johnny! on the Hopatcong Patch calendar

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Good morning Hopatcong! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Jefferson fare against Hopatcong in this year's NJAC race?

Also on today's calendar: Hopatcong Celebrates America 250 with a Concert in the Park featuring Who's Johnny! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From One Win to Title Contenders: Jefferson High School Boys Soccer Ready to Prove Itself (tapinto.net) — Jefferson's boys soccer team is gearing up to face familiar NJAC Colonial rivals, including Hopatcong, after a tough one-win season. With most of their offense returning and a rebuilt but confident defense, the Falcons believe they can contend for a league title and are eager to prove last year's struggles are behind them when they open against Kittatinny.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Roxbury

  • Roxbury Names Senese Manager; Mayor Calls Promotion 'Past Due' (tapinto.net)
  • Madison Police Chief: ARRIVE Together Has Drastically Reduced Use of Force on Mental Health Calls (tapinto.net)
  • For state title contender, opening blowout just 'step one of a really long journey.' (nj.com)

Wharton

  • Mosquito spraying scheduled Friday morning in 2 Morris County towns (wrnjradio.com)

Randolph

  • Fallen Tree, Wires Closes Route 10 In Morris County: See Details (patch.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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