🌱 Sussex County Miners vs. New Jersey Jackals and 11 more events

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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications
• Sussex County Miners vs. New Jersey Jackals at Skylands Stadium
• Wallisch Homestead Flea & Vintage Marketplace at Wallisch Homestead

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

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📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

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

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Other local events

Saturday August 15

• Sussex County Miners vs. New Jersey Jackals →
  Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
  6:35 pm

Sunday August 16

• Wallisch Homestead Flea & Vintage Marketplace →
  Wallisch Homestead, 65 Lincoln Ave, West Milford
  9:00 am

Saturday August 22

• Fire on the Dance Floor Line Dancing Night →
  Jefferson Township Fire Department 1, 162 Milton Rd, Jefferson
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Let's Play Chess →
  Sparta Public Library, 22 Woodport Rd, Sparta
  10:00 am

Friday August 7

• 2026 JJC Memorial Golf Tournament →
  Crystal Springs Golf Club, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
  12:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Township Council Meeting →
  Sparta Township, NJ Calendar, 65 Main Street, Sparta
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting →
  Sparta Township, NJ Calendar, 65 Main Street, Sparta
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Wedding Show at The Shoppes at Lafayette →
  The Shoppes At Lafayette, 75 NJ-15, Lafayette Township
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy →
  Sparta Public Library, 22 Woodport Rd, Sparta
  11:00 am

Thursday August 20

• Performance Pediatrics 9th Annual Summer Camp 2026 →
  Performance Pediatrics Lafayette, 156 NJ-15 North, Lafayette Township
  9:00 am

Saturday August 22

• Penelope Ford and Dr Harvey Wippleman come to Jersey →
  Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles, 191 NJ-15, Lafayette Township
  12:00 pm
• Quebec Capitales at Sussex County Miners →
  Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
  5:30 pm

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• QuickChek posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Franklin. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Sussex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sparta

• Bookworm Bonanza raises funds, donations for Valerie Center and Sparta child (spartaindependent.com)
• Don't Miss Final Sparta Arts Summer Concert Featuring Danielia Cotton (tapinto.net)
• ‘Land Swap' to Close Landfill Approved by Sparta Township Council (tapinto.net)

Sussex

• Maryland man sentenced in burglary ring tied to thefts in Morris, Sussex and Somerset counties (wrnjradio.com)

Oakland

• Free Outdoor Concert Series Returns To Great Oak Park Next Week (patch.com)

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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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