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🌱 Patch AM: Wayne Community Center's Reopening Pushed Back Weeks After Fire

You won't want to miss Virtual Open House at Berkeley College on the Wayne Patch calendar

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Greetings Wayne! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wayne Community Center reopening delayed as major electrical upgrades continue
  • Planning Saturday? Check out Woodland Family Fun Day in Wayne.
  • Which Wayne Valley volleyball stars are back on the All-Conference list?

Also on today's calendar: Virtual Open House at Berkeley College and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A few showers, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wayne Community Center's Reopening Pushed Back Weeks After Fire (patch.com) — Wayne residents will have to wait until Oct. 3 for the community center to reopen after an electrical fire left the building uninhabitable and disrupted camps, recreation programs, and food bank donations. Mayor Christopher Vergano says major electrical work and cleanup are nearly complete, emphasizing safety as the town prepares to restore this key local hub.
   

2. Enjoy Woodland Family Fun Day (tapinto.net) — Wayne families can head to Laurelwood Arboretum this Saturday, Aug. 22, for Woodland Family Fun Day featuring kids' activities, crafts, story time, and live music. The event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free parking and shuttle service from nearby Pines Lake School and a modest per-family admission fee.
   

3. Who's back for more? Returning All-Conference Girls Volleyball players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Wayne volleyball fans will see several Wayne Valley standouts highlighted among New Jersey's returning All-Conference girls players for the 2026 season. The statewide roundup showcases local athletes like Cassandra Papadatos and teammates as they prepare for another competitive fall in the Big North Conference and beyond.
   

4. Driver in deadly Hingham Apple store crash has his bail revoked, DA says (nbcboston.com) — A man from Wayne was the victim in a deadly 2022 Apple Store crash in Hingham, Massachusetts, and the accused driver has now had his bail revoked over probation violations. Prosecutors say issues with his alcohol-monitoring bracelet led to the latest action as he awaits trial on serious homicide-related charges.
   

5. Here's Where Your High School Ranks In New Report (patch.com) — Wayne families can see PCTI STEM Academy ranked among New Jersey's top high schools, placing 250th nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's latest list. The report compares nearly 18,000 schools using test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness, highlighting New Jersey's strong overall showing.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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