Community Corner
🌱 Why is a former Lumberton mayor suddenly back in the headlines?
And check out Candlelight - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on the Lumberton Patch calendar
Cheers Lumberton! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is a former Lumberton mayor suddenly back in the headlines?
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mays Monday Cut Sheet Gets Underway (audacy.com) — A talk-show segment briefly spotlights former Lumberton mayor Gina LaPlaca, mentioning charges that she and her husband allegedly forged petition signatures to qualify for a ballot. Around that, the hosts range widely across national politics, media controversies, and culture-war debates, from AOC's personal choices to WNBA storylines and disputes over immigration and Medicare for All. 
📸 Around Lumberton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lumberton
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★ Featured events ★
- Candlelight - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St, Trenton
6:45 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Audiobook Nature Walk
Burlington County - Parks Kinkora Trail - Mansfield Community Park Columbus NJ 08022
10:00 am - Capsule Class: Painting with Color
Burlington County - Parks Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods - 803 Smithville Road Mt
10:30 am - The Art of Lisa Hendrickson Exhibit
Burlington County - Parks Warden's House Gallery - 150 High St. Mt Holly NJ 08060
12:00 pm - Hummingbird Hangouts
Burlington County - Parks Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods - 803 Smithville Road Mt
6:30 pm - Friday Forum
Burlington County - Parks Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area - 515 Creek Road Moorestown
9:00 am - Hummingbird Hangouts
Burlington County - Parks Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods - 803 Smithville Road Mt
9:30 am - The Art of Lisa Hendrickson Exhibit
Burlington County - Parks Warden's House Gallery - 150 High St. Mt Holly NJ 08060
12:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Lumberton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Talk
Burlington County - Parks Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area - 515 Creek Road Moorestown
9:00 am - TOBATA by Toby
Burlington County - Parks Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences - 307 Hig
10:00 am - Country Line Dancing
Burlington County - Parks Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences - 307 Hig
11:30 am - J.C. Stuart ECDC Parent Orientation
J. C. Stuart Early Childhood Development Center 70 Sunset Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $15.49/hr in Hainesport. Apply here.
- Radwell International posted a job opening for Shipping Associate in Willingboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lumberton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Holly
- Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8:45 AM for Parts of the Region (tvdelmarva.com)
- 5 peaceful New Jersey towns to visit this year (njtoday.com)
Mount Laurel
- A Stray Kitten Survived a 800-Mile Road Trip Stuck in a Car (983thecoast.com)
- Top Banks by Reputation 2026: Customers (americanbanker.com)
Moorestown
- South Jersey Preschool Teaches Children Through Community Service (patch.com)
Ok Lumberton! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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