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You won't want to miss Brandon Farms Community Yard Sale on the Hopewell Patch calendar

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Hello again Hopewell! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Hopewell farm just earned statewide recognition for its school partnerships
  • What the end of New Jersey's drought warning means for Hopewell Valley
  • How Hopewell Valley plans to bounce back after its first loss

Also on today's calendar: Brandon Farms Community Yard Sale and 15 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey Department of Agriculture Presents 'Farmer Recognition Award' (perishablenews.com) — Fairgrown Farm in Hopewell has been honored with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Farmer Recognition Farm to School Award, spotlighting its work connecting local students with fresh, locally grown food. The first-generation farm partners with dozens of regional farms and schools, emphasizing sustainable practices, agricultural education, and stronger farm-to-school relationships across Mercer County and beyond.
   

• Drought Warning Lifted as Heavy Rain Replenishes New Jersey Water Supplies (mercerme.com) — Hopewell Valley residents can finally breathe easier as state officials lift the drought warning, returning Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough, and Pennington to normal water-supply status after months of concern. Recent heavy rains pushed Mercer County precipitation well above average, though the DEP still urges sensible conservation as some indicators, like streamflow, remain only moderately improved.
   

• Missing NJ's top rusher, Hopewell Valley football handed first loss by Seneca (trentonian.com) — Hopewell Valley's football team took its first loss of the season at Ackerson Field in Hopewell Township, falling 27-13 to Seneca while playing without star running back Ethan Valenza. Despite missed red-zone chances and Seneca's dominant quarterback play, coaches remain optimistic as Hopewell prepares to host Steinert and push toward an 8-1 regular season and strong playoff position.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pennington

  • Hopewell Borough Moves Ahead With ADU Planning, Pedestrian Improvements (mercerme.com)
  • Kentucky 2027 commits this week: Austin Coles headlines big slate (usatoday.com)
  • Residents Lose Thousands to Jury Duty Scams; Cryptocurrency Fraud and DUI Across Hopewell Twp. (newsbreak.com)

Princeton

Lawrenceville

  • Dusty Bike In Your Garage? Mercer Co.'s Bike Exchange Wants It (patch.com)

Ok Hopewell! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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