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🌱 Patch AM: Long Valley Man Who Assaulted 10-Year-Old Gets Sentenced
Coming up: Barn & Rummage Sale on the Long Valley Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Long Valley man sentenced after yearlong sexual abuse of 10-year-old
- Free Long Valley workshop teaches homeowners to spot property fraud
Also on today's calendar: Barn & Rummage Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
- Saturday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Long Valley Man Who Assaulted 10-Year-Old Gets Sentenced (patch.com) — Long Valley residents are learning that a 72-year-old local man has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old over the course of a year. Investigators say the abuse occurred at his Long Valley home and led to the discovery of child sexual abuse material and other evidence. He will serve five years, face lifetime parole supervision, and must comply with Megan's Law. 
• Property Fraud Workshop Coming To Long Valley (patch.com) — Long Valley homeowners will have a chance to learn how to guard against property and deed fraud at a free workshop in October at the Washington Township Community Center. Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi will explain common real estate scams and show residents how to use the county's free Property Alert Service. Advance registration is required through Washington Township Recreation.
📸 Around Long Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- Barn & Rummage Sale →
St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
9:00 am - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Tai Chi Chi Session #2 with Dr. Janet Oussaty! →
Ethos Farm to Health, 177 W Mill Rd, Long Valley
10:00 am - Tai Chi Chih at Ethos Farm to Health →
Ethos Primary Care, 177 West Mill Road, Long Valley
10:00 am - 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 - 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 - Hike To A Historic Lime Kiln! →
Patriot's Path And The Highlands Trail, 53 Quail Run, Washington Township
9:00 am - Mahjong Luncheon →
Washington Twp Public Library, 37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
10:30 am - Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
12:00 pm - Washinton Twp. Library Presents "Suzanne Valadon" virtual art lecture →
7:00 pm - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Chester
- New York's Grand Central station locked down as a cops swarm and 2 trains stopped (themirror.com)
Mount Olive
- Mount Olive seeks food donations to 'Weigh Down the Wagon' for holiday season (wrnjradio.com)
- Morris County surrogate speaks at Mount Olive 9/11 memorial ceremony (wrnjradio.com)
- Dvorscak Scores Twice as Morristown Field Hockey Tops Mount Olive, 4-1 (tapinto.net)
Bernardsville
- 3 Places To Hike, Watch Hawks And Camp Near Bedminster (patch.com)
Ok Long Valley! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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