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Chester, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Chester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to turn a Mendham day trip into dinner in Chester

Also on today's calendar: MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and a steady breeze, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Things to Do in Mendham, NJ: The Black Horse Tavern, Schiff Nature Preserve, and Where to Eat (shopmorriscounty.com) — Mendham’s historic taverns, Italian restaurants, and wooded trails are highlighted as an easy day trip just east of Chester, with suggestions to pair a Mendham outing with dinner at Chester restaurants. The guide also points readers to nearby hiking at Schiff Nature Preserve, Patriots’ Path, and Jockey Hollow, plus annual events like Mendham Fest that draw visitors from surrounding towns.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Morris/Sussex high school football scoreboard: Week 5 (njherald.com)

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  • Is NJ Republican Tom Kean Jr. to blame if he loses his seat in Congress, or Donald Trump? (nydailynews.com)
  • Girls volleyball: Results & recaps for Saturday, Oct. 3 (nj.com)

Ok Chester! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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