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🌱 Patch AM: Why Oakland-area police rushed to local high schools overnight
Also check out Fall Market at Madonna Hall in Stockholm on the Oakland Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Oakland-area police rushed to local high schools overnight
Also on today's calendar: Fall Market at Madonna Hall in Stockholm and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4 Students Stole Car, Broke Into 2 High Schools In Bergen County: Police Say (patch.com) — Police say four students stole a car and broke into Ramapo High School and another nearby high school used by Oakland families, roaming the halls with a realistic toy rifle before being arrested. Oakland students attend these regional schools, and Oakland police joined the multi-town response, though all youths were released to their parents while charges are still pending.
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- Fall Market at Madonna Hall in Stockholm →
Madonna Hall, 2821 NJ-23, Hardyston
10:00 am - College Financial Aid Free Webinar →
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7:30 pm - Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families →
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Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
9:00 am - 6th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo →
Riverview Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr, Cliffside Park
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Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
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Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Oakland Outdoor Market 2026 →
Oakland Public Library, 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland
10:00 am - Open House 12-4pm →
700 Oak Ln, Franklin Lakes
12:00 pm - Serenity Paws Animal Rescue. Inc Tricky Tray →
Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge 1 Perrin Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442
6:00 pm - Stitches In Time: American Quilts 1800-1976 →
Oakland Public Library Community Room, 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland
2:00 pm - Jamtoberfest '26: The Ultimate Jam Band Concert & Festival →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
9:00 am - North Jersey Card Show - The Late Night Show at Wayne PAL →
1 Pal Dr, Wayne
5:00 pm - Fall Festival →
335 N Franklin Tpke, Ho-Ho-Kus
12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Franklin Lakes
- Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals Candidate lncRNA-S100-GPCR Co-Expression Networks in Lungs of Piglets Infected with Glaesserella parasuis (nih.gov)
- BD leads NJBIZ list of 25 top manufacturers (njbiz.com)
- State Street Corp Boosts Holdings in Becton, Dickinson and Company $BDX (marketbeat.com)
Wyckoff
- 6 Tips to Create Valuable Volunteer Opportunities in Senior Care Communities (iadvanceseniorcare.com)
- 2-Bedroom Midland Park Home Sells Over Asking For $910K, Sets Boro Record (dailyvoice.com)
Ridgewood
- MilkShake Factory Restaurant Announces Opening Date In Ridgewood (patch.com)
- Interactive 'Minecraft Experience: Village Rescue' To Open At American Dream Mall In Bergen County (patch.com)
Ok Oakland! 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
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