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🌱 How Port Jervis turned National Night Out into a massive community gathering.

Port Jervis, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Port Jervis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Port Jervis turned National Night Out into a massive community gathering.
  • See what’s planned for Port Jervis’ Bella Notte Italian Festival.
  • Port Jervis resident sentenced in fatal DWI crash involving 11-year-old passenger.

Also on today's calendar: Port Jervis Ambulance, Free AHA Heartsaver First Aid and CPR Training and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port Jervis celebrates Natio0nal Night Out (midhudsonnews.com) — Port Jervis just hosted its 18th National Night Out at East Main Street Elementary and Glennette Field, drawing thousands to a new, school-based location. Families enjoyed free food, games, and performances while police, schools, and local officials emphasized crime prevention, safety partnerships, and year-round support for kids and neighborhoods.
   

• Exciting Italian Festival Returns To Orange County This Summer (wpdh.com) — Port Jervis residents can head to Orange Square Park this Saturday, August 8, for the free Bella Notte Italian Festival, running from noon to 9 p.m. Expect live Italian music, a meatball-eating contest, local wine, and plenty of food, plus reminders to enjoy nearby favorites like Hawk’s Nest, the city splash pad, and West End Beach.
   

• Port Jervis man sentenced for DWI-related child fatality (pikecountycourier.com subscription) — A Port Jervis man has been sentenced in Orange County Court to two and one-third to seven years in prison for a DWI crash that killed his 11-year-old passenger. Prosecutors say he drove with a blood alcohol level around .20 on Route 6 in Woodbury, striking multiple vehicles before the fatal collision.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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