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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? đ€ (Answer below!)
1. Residents Push Back on Hopewell Roundabout Plans, but Decision Still Ahead (mercerme.com) â Hopewell Township residents packed a county listening session to strongly oppose proposed roundabouts at several local intersections, but the projects remain under study and could move forward if the Township Committee eventually issues a resolution of support. County engineers argue roundabouts would improve longâterm safety and reduce signal maintenance, while many neighbors question the need, pedestrian safety, and whether growth projections justify such major changes.
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2. Hopewell Valley football rides Ethan Valenza to hold off Allentown for 5-0 start (trentonian.com) â Hopewell Valley football fans can celebrate a 5-0 start after the Bulldogs powered past Allentown, 42-25, behind a monster four-touchdown, 300-yard rushing night from senior Ethan Valenza. Strong defensive plays, a big punt return, and a balanced ground attack showed why this Hopewell program remains a consistent playoff contender and a point of pride for the local community.
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3. Local Announcement: Voting for Asher Cruz for Baby of the year- Hopewell (patch.com) â A Hopewell/Pennington family is asking neighbors to support 7âmonthâold Asher in a national Baby of the Year contest that also raises money for Baby2Baby, which helps children in poverty. Residents can cast a free daily vote or purchase extra votes that benefit the charity, with the current voting round running through the evening of October 8.
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4. Wind Advisory Issued for Mercer County as Coastal Storm Approaches (mercerme.com) â Hopewell Valley residents are under a National Weather Service Wind Advisory from Friday evening through early Sunday, with gusts that could reach 45 mph and bring scattered power outages. Forecasters expect a cloudy Friday followed by a wetter, windier weekend as a coastal storm's track determines how much rain and wind reach inland, while PSE&G urges neighbors to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible outages.
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5. New Trenton Community Market Brings Fresh Food and Family Services Closer to Residents (mercerme.com) â A new community market and resource hub in Trenton's West Ward is now stocking fresh produce, meat, and dairy sourced in part from Hopewell Valley farms, including Fairgrown Farm in Hopewell Township and Double Brook Farm. The 222: Community Market and Resource Hub combines a free, choiceâbased food market with onâsite case managers and visiting agencies to connect families with housing, financial, and other support services.
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