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Sussex, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Sussex! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Sussex County data center fight turned into a police clash
- How a Franklin Borough theft case ended up in Sussex County court
- Are you eligible for Sussex County’s $40 free produce benefit?
Also on today's calendar: Dizaster Horse at Tony’s Restaurant Pizza & Pub and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a few showers; breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Andover NJ data center meeting erupts into clash with police (wpst.com) — Sussex County residents packed an Andover Township meeting where tensions over a possible AI data center at the former Newton airport site escalated into a physical clash between a resident and police. Locals worry the project, enabled by recent zoning changes, could strain water and power resources, while officials highlight potential tax revenue and statewide debates over similar data centers. 
2. Woman arrested on forgery, fraud charges in Franklin Borough (newportdispatch.com) — A Franklin Borough woman has been charged with multiple third-degree theft and forgery offenses after police say checks were taken from a local resident’s home and cashed over several months. With help from the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, investigators traced more than $11,000 in alleged unauthorized withdrawals. The defendant was released pending a future appearance in Sussex County Superior Court.
3. Sussex County seniors eligible for free produce benefits through farmers market program (wrnjradio.com) — Eligible Sussex County seniors can get a one-time $40 electronic benefit to buy fresh local produce at participating New Jersey farm stands, with distribution running June 1 through September 30 in Newton. Residents 60 and older must meet income limits, show proof of age, residency, and income, and use the benefit by November 30, 2026. Homebound seniors can apply through a proxy and may call county Senior Services for help.
4. Sussex County announces student pin design contest honoring military veterans (wrnjradio.com) — Middle schoolers in and around Sussex County can help honor local veterans by designing the official 2026 commemorative pin for the county’s Military Veterans Salute. Entries, which must say “Sussex County” and “2026,” are due June 19 to the Division of Senior Services in Newton, with a $200 prize and recognition at November’s veterans parade at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.
5. Man sentenced to prison in Sussex County residential burglary case (wrnjradio.com) — A Queens man has been sentenced in Sussex County Superior Court to four years in state prison for a February 2025 residential burglary in Montague Township. He received credit for time served in Sussex County Jail and must pay more than $5,600 in restitution. The case was investigated by New Jersey State Police and prosecuted locally.
📸 Around Sussex
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Homeschool Hike: A Sense of Spring 3 →
High Point State Park, 1480 NJ-23, Sussex
10:00 am
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Dizaster Horse at Tony’s Restaurant Pizza & Pub →
Tony's Restaurant Pizza & Pub, 2771 Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, Stockholm
8:00 pm -
Ridge Road Ramble: Tadpoles, Birds, and Blooms →
High Point State Park, 1480 NJ-23, Sussex
10:00 am -
Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest 2026 →
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta
10:00 am -
Michael Arnones Crawfish Fest - Friday →
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta
10:00 am -
Soul Project NOLA →
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta
12:00 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
📣 Sussex Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball: Boys Varsity Game vs Jefferson Township High School (Home)
Wallkill Valley Regional High School , Varsity Baseball Field
4:00 pm -
Softball: Girls JV Game vs Morris County School of Technology (Home)
Wallkill Valley Regional High School , Varsity Softball Field
4:00 pm -
Baseball: Boys JV Game vs Jefferson Township High School (Home)
Wallkill Valley Regional High School , JV Baseball Field
4:00 pm -
Softball: Girls Varsity Game vs Hopatcong High School (Away) (Rescheduled from 05-16-26)
Hopatcong High School
4:00 pm -
Baseball: Boys Varsity Game vs Hopatcong High School (Home)
Wallkill Valley Regional High School , Varsity Baseball Field
4:00 pm -
Elementary School Spring Concert
Hardyston Township Middle School , 183 Wheatsworth Rd, Hamburg
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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-- The Patch AM Team
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