🌱 How Carneys Point’s own Lavar Scott is climbing NASCAR’s ranks

Hi Carneys Point! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Carneys Point’s own Lavar Scott is climbing NASCAR’s ranks

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunshine, hot and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Rajah Caruth and Lavar Scott's climb to the Cup (ydr.com) — Carneys Point race fans have a hometown driver to cheer as 23-year-old Lavar Scott continues his first full NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season and prepares for Saturday’s MillerTech Battery 250 at Pocono, just a short drive away. The story explores Scott’s close friendship and mutual support with fellow rising Black driver Rajah Caruth, and how both are navigating NASCAR while representing their communities and culture.
   

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📸 Around Carneys Point

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carneys Point

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 12

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  Webinar,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday June 15

• Dunns Park - PWC
  Paul W Carleton Penns Grove, NJ 08069
  9:00 am

Wednesday June 17

• Penns Grove H.S. Baccalaureate
  Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Penns Grove, NJ 08069
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday June 13

• Cowtown Cowboy Rodeo →
  Cowtown Rodeo, 780 Harding Hwy, Pilesgrove
  7:30 pm

Sunday June 14

• Class of 2026 Baccalaureate
  Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District WHS Auditorium
  6:30 pm

Monday June 15

• Dunns Park - PWC
  Paul W Carleton Penns Grove, NJ 08069
  9:00 am
• Board of Education Meeting
  Pennsville Public School District 30 Church St, Pennsville, NJ 08070, USA
  6:00 pm
• Township Committee
  Woolrich Township Swedesboro, NJ 08085
  6:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• 3rd Tuesday Jam! →
  Woodstown Tavern, 13 N Main St, Woodstown
  7:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Penns Grove H.S. Baccalaureate
  Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Penns Grove, NJ 08069
  6:00 pm
• PMHS Graduation
  Pennsville Memorial High School Pennsville, NJ 08070
  6:00 pm
• WHS Graduation Ceremony
  Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District Woodstown, NJ 08098
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Juneteenth Independence Day Observed - College closed
  Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pennsville

• Which South Jersey Walmart Stores Are Being Remodeled? (wobm.com)

Woodstown

• Baseball Recap: Point Pleasant Beach Finds Playoff Glory Versus Woodstown (maxpreps.com)

Salem

• It's June and theater is bustin' out all over (saratogian.com)
• Elderly, disabled public housing residents in Salem slam city over broken elevators (wgbh.org)
• Days of Our Lives Shocker: Elia Cantu's Exit as Jada Hunter Hits Hard (thetvcave.com)

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Ok Carneys Point! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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