Venomous Copperhead Snake Bites NJ Man: Patch PM

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Venomous Copperhead Snake Bites NJ Man

"If you see something and you don't know what it is, don't go near it," said Animal Control Officer John DeCando.>>>Read more.

NJ Theme Park's Future Uncertain After Conflicting Messages

The theme park shared— and then deleted— a message announcing its closure, leading to confusion.

Ali Stroker 'A Motivating Force For So Many:' NJ Principal

Stroker, a Ridgewood High School alumna, won a Tony Award on Sunday. She is the first actor who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony Award.

Good Samaritan Saves Woman From Sexual Assault On I-295: Police

The man stopped when he saw a woman being dragged into a wooden area off I-295 in South Jersey last week.

West Orange To Hold Memorial For West Point Cadet Killed In Crash

A memorial service in memory of Christopher Morgan will take place in West Orange on Tuesday.

Couple's Note, Tip Thanking Teacher Warms Hearts In Howell Group

Catherine Acampora-Nielsen said the note and tip left for her at Woolley's Seafood House in Howell "actually made me cry."

Also Worth a Look Today

• Newark Police Arrest Suspected Gunman In Fatal Downtown Shooting
• 'Porch Pirate' Arrested By Off-Duty Edison Cop Couple: PD
• Help A Single Mom Keep Her Westfield Home

Across America

• Helicopter Crashes Into Midtown High Rise, 1 Dead: FDNY
• Parents Face Police Fines If Kids Bully: Menace Of Bullies Series
• New York Could Be 1st State To Decriminalize Sex Work

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.