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In today's newsletter:

  • Hopewell Valley schools closing Oct. 12 for staff development day
  • How Hopewell Valley's girls soccer squad was stopped after a late surge
  • Planning a 2026 getaway? See why Hopewell makes the short list

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
  • Saturday: High clouds and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hopewell Valley Schools To Close: What Families Should Know (patch.com) — Families in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District should prepare for schools to be closed on Oct. 12 for staff development, giving students a day off. The same evening, the Board of Education will hold a regular meeting in nearby Pennington, and residents can consult the district's online calendar for more upcoming dates affecting Hopewell schools.
   

2. Girls Soccer: Steinert Beats Hopewell Valley, 3-1 (TAPinto.net) — Hopewell Valley's girls soccer team fell 3-2 to Steinert in Hamilton on Tuesday night, despite narrowing the gap to 2-1 before halftime. The Bulldogs, now 9-2-1, were held to just four shots on goal as Steinert's Caitlin Medino and Ava Prosdocimo combined for three scores. The result slightly dents Hopewell Valley's strong season but keeps them firmly in contention.
   

3. 9 Ideal New Jersey Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Hopewell earns a spotlight as a charming three‑day‑weekend destination, with visitors encouraged to hike the 416‑acre St. Michaels Farm Preserve and see its striking Awakening sculpture. The guide also points readers to nearby Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes and cozy local home rentals like the Hopewell Boro Guest House. It positions Hopewell alongside Cape May, Asbury Park, and Princeton as a top 2026 New Jersey getaway.
   

4. Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines and Over $100,000 from Alleged Citywide Gambling Network (sccgmanagement.com) — Hopewell police joined Trenton and other Mercer County agencies in an 11‑month investigation that seized 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from businesses across Trenton. A Philadelphia man faces gambling, money laundering, weapons, and drug charges after raids on October 5. Local residents were briefly concerned about immigration enforcement, but officials clarified the operation targeted unlicensed gambling only.
   

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