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🌱 Egg Harbor Township man gets 14-year sentence in guns-and-drugs cases

Egg Harbor, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Egg Harbor! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Egg Harbor Township man gets 14-year sentence in guns-and-drugs cases
  • Where can you pick-your-own near Egg Harbor City this fall?
  • How did Egg Harbor football suddenly surge to a 3-0 start?

Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Egg Harbor) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Man Is Guilty Of Firearms & Drugs (973espn.com) — An Egg Harbor Township man has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison, with seven years before parole eligibility, after police in Galloway Township and Atlantic City twice found him with illegal guns and heroin/fentanyl. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office says both cases involved loaded handguns, drug packaging materials, and cash, and were handled by its Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit.
   

• Where to go apple and pumpkin picking in South Jersey this fall (thedailyjournal.com) — Walking Bird Farm in Egg Harbor City is highlighted as a nearby spot where you can pick tomatoes, flowers, peas and beans this fall, along with other South Jersey farms offering U-pick experiences. The guide rounds up regional orchards and markets with hayrides, corn mazes, doughnuts, and plenty of fresh produce across Atlantic and surrounding counties.
   

• 35 teams off to surprise starts to begin 2026 N.J. football season (nj.com subscription) — Egg Harbor’s high school football team has rebounded from a 1-9 season to start 3-0 for the first time since 2015, with a big rivalry game against undefeated Oakcrest coming Friday. A broader statewide roundup spotlights other New Jersey programs off to unexpectedly strong starts this fall.
   

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    We are looking for clients who do not want to spend their time cleaning🧹 Call or text me to get started! Liz @ 609-757-7327 (More info)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • James W. McGowan appointed as chief of county detectives (shorelocalnews.com)
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  • iAnthus Cultivation Technician II - Flower- MPX (Pleasantville) in Pleasantville, NJ (masslive.com)

Ok Egg Harbor! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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