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In today's newsletter:

  • Do you remember Hackettstown's Stewart's as the summer town square?
  • How to turn Stephens State Park into your easiest last-minute getaway
  • See which Hackettstown player made New Jersey's elite volleyball list

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night at the Farm with Brass Roots! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nostalgia on Route 46 and 333 Mountain Avenue: A Vintage Look Back at Hackettstown's Stewart's Root Beer Stand (tapinto.net) — Longtime residents will recognize the beloved Stewart's Root Beer stand that once anchored summer nights along Route 46 and Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown. A newly resurfaced vintage postcard is stirring up memories of car-hops, first jobs, Little League celebrations, and evenings when Stewart's felt like the town's unofficial summer square. Locals are invited to share their own stories from both classic locations.
   

• 13 New Jersey Campgrounds That Make Last-Minute Outdoor Trips Easy (myfamilytravels.com) — One of the easiest last-minute camping escapes on this list is Stephens State Park Campground right in Hackettstown, offering riverside sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and trout fishing on the Musconetcong. The guide also spotlights a dozen other New Jersey campgrounds that welcome spontaneous trips, from the Shore to the Highlands. It's a handy starting point if you're craving a quick outdoor reset without heavy planning.
   

• Which elite talents are back? Returning All-Group Girls Volleyball players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — New Jersey's top returning girls volleyball players for 2026 include Hackettstown standout Abbie Schlesinger, recognized on the Group 2 Second Team. The statewide list highlights athletes from every group and non-public division as the season approaches. Local fans can watch how Schlesinger represents Hackettstown against some of the state's strongest programs this fall.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Baby and Me
    Mount Olive Public Library 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
    10:15 am
  • New Moon Paranormal Group - Adult
    Mount Olive Public Library 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Hatha Yoga - Adult (evening)
    Mount Olive Public Library 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Garbage Collection →
    Borough of Stanhope 77 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874
    5:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Atlantic Health System posted a job opening for Medical Office Associate I - Per Diem (8:00am-4:00pm) HMC in Hackettstown. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Retail Sales - Part Time in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Olive

  • Authorities identify men found dead after separate paddleboarding incidents in Morris County (wrnjradio.com)

Long Valley

  • Learn About Skin Aging Reversal At Long Valley Seminar (patch.com)

Washington

  • 3 People Caught Inside Abandoned Regal Cinema in NJ at 3 AM (wearesouthjersey.com)
  • Post-Detention Deaths To Go Untracked In 'Common Sense' ICE Move (njurbannews.com)
  • Fred Beans Automotive Group hosted nine blood drives in July (dailylocal.com)

Ok Hackettstown! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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