🌱 Patch AM: Man Drunkenly Drove To Police HQ In Long Valley: Blotter

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In today's newsletter:

• Two Long Valley drivers charged with DUI, including one at police HQ
• How a Long Valley horse farm became scene of a shooting.

Also on today's calendar: Barn & Rummage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Drunkenly Drove To Police HQ In Long Valley: Blotter (patch.com) — Long Valley residents are being reminded not to drink and drive after police reported two recent DUI arrests in town, including one man who allegedly showed up at police headquarters while impaired. Another driver was stopped on Schooleys Mountain Road and also charged, with both released to responsible adults under John's Law.
   

• Former Olympian Acquitted in Student Shooting by Reason of Insanity (americanow.com) — A 2019 shooting at an equestrian farm in Long Valley left student Lauren Kanarek critically injured after being shot twice in the chest by Olympic dressage trainer Michael Barisone. A jury later found Barisone not guilty by reason of insanity, leading to his civil commitment and eventual release in 2023, following psychiatric evaluations.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Barn & Rummage Sale →
  St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• FKS - Back to School Night
  WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Long Valley, NJ 07853
  6:00 pm
• Washington Twp Public Library Celebrates America's 250: The 1759 Vought House →
  37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Tai Chi Chi Session #2 with Dr. Janet Oussaty! →
  Ethos Farm to Health, 177 W Mill Rd, Long Valley
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Morning Meditation September →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Enjoy a lively evening in 1776 with music, local food, wine, beer, and storytelling! →
  Washington Township Historical Society, 6 Fairview Ave, Washington Township
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fitness at The Farm with Saul Bautista M.D., MPH Session #4 →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Mahjong Luncheon →
  Washington Twp Public Library, 37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  10:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
  Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Washinton Twp. Library Presents "Suzanne Valadon" virtual art lecture →
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
  The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Chester

• How much does New Jersey really love candy corn? (nj1015.com)

Mount Olive

• Dvorscak Scores Twice as Morristown Field Hockey Tops Mount Olive, 4-1 (tapinto.net)
• Texas Man Avoids Prison For Deadly Mount Olive Crash That Killed UConn Grad: Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com)

Mendham

• Weekly Roundup: Montville Fall Sports Kick Off with Strong Early Wins (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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