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🌱 Patch AM: Why Hopatcong’s Head Start just earned Gold for kids’ vaccinations

Also check out Annual Bets For Our Vets Casino Night on the Hopatcong Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hopatcong's Head Start just earned Gold for kids' vaccinations
  • When and where Hopatcong kicks off its Week 5 matchup

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Norwescap Head Start sites earn Gold recognition for immunization campaign (advertisernewssouth.com subscription) — Hopatcong families can take pride that Norwescap's Hopatcong Head Start just earned Gold-level recognition in New Jersey's Hot Shots for Tots immunization campaign, highlighting strong vaccination practices for local children. The program's efforts, alongside other area centers, emphasize keeping kids up to date on recommended vaccines and encouraging parents to work closely with pediatricians.
   

• Morris/Sussex high school football schedule: Week 5 (dailyrecord.com) — Hopatcong football fans have a road game this week, with the Chiefs traveling to face Indian Hills at 6:30 p.m. in a packed Morris/Sussex Week 5 schedule. The roundup lists dates and times for many nearby matchups, so you can plan which local game to catch in person or follow online.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Roxbury

  • George and Martha Visit Roxbury (tapinto.net)
  • Lake Loop 2026 Brings a Bike, Hike and Paddle Challenge to Lake Hopatcong on Sunday, October 4 (shopmorriscounty.com)
  • Girls Soccer: Results & recaps for Monday, Sept. 28 (nj.com)

Sparta

  • 'Harm Reduction' Machine Installed in Sparta (tapinto.net)
  • Voorhees wins H/W/S Tournament title outright; first singles wins MVP honors (nj.com)

Hackettstown

  • Hackettstown Honors Gold Star Families At Stone Dedication (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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