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And on the Lawrenceville Patch calendar - Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville

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Hey there, Lawrenceville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why The Lawrenceville School chose Jason Robinson to lead its future
  • How Notre Dame's defense powered a shutout in Lawrenceville
  • Lawrenceville-based fuel company ordered to hold millions amid unpaid gas suit

Also on today's calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: Variably cloudy and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lawrenceville School Names Jason Robinson As New Head Of School (patch.com) — A major leadership change is coming to The Lawrenceville School, as Jason Robinson has been appointed the next Head of School in Lawrenceville, effective July 1, 2027. Robinson, a former Lawrenceville teacher and dorm head, returns after leading St. Albans School in Washington, D.C. His selection follows a six‑month search process and marks a key transition from current head Steve Murray.
   

• Notre Dame football blanks St. Mary of Rutherford to give new coach Markell Harrison win in debut (trentonian.com) — Notre Dame High School's football team delivered a 23–0 shutout in Lawrenceville to give new head coach Markell Harrison a winning debut. Early touchdowns and a stingy defense, highlighted by big plays from Justin "Juice" Roberts and Jaiden Williamson, set the tone. The convincing home win energizes the Irish community as they launch their season.
   

• Freedom Fuel owner didn't pay for nearly $4 million in gas, lawsuit claims (nbcphiladelphia.com) — A company headquartered in Lawrenceville, KRSM Inc., is accused in a federal lawsuit of failing to pay nearly $4 million for fuel supplied to its Freedom Fuel Network gas stations. A judge has ordered KRSM to keep at least $2.75 million in a bank account while the case proceeds. The dispute comes as Freedom Fuel's low prices and ties to Donald Trump draw regional attention.
   

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Ok Lawrenceville! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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