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In today's newsletter:

  • How two injured Tigers are still leading before Friday's home game
  • Former Centenary president now under statewide investigation—what we know so far

Also on today's calendar: Barn & Rummage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sidelined, But Not Silenced: Hackettstown's Bradley Morales Varela and Abdulai Bah Reflect on Injury and Leadership Away at Newton (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown High football players Bradley Morales Varela and Abdulai Bah are sidelined by injuries after last week's road loss at Newton, but they're still leading from the sidelines. They share how the setback is reshaping their mindset as the Tigers prepare to rebound at home this Friday night against Kittatinny at Morrison Field.
   

• Gov. Sherrill addresses misconduct reports as Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell remains under investigation (wrnjradio.com) — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says any credible misconduct reports must be fully investigated as Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces an internal probe over alleged inappropriate behavior and ethics issues. Caldwell, who previously led Centenary University in Hackettstown, is cooperating while outside investigators interview complainants, and state Republicans urge him to temporarily step aside during the review.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

  • Cops Turn Away Hundreds, Stop 'Pop-Up' Party Near NJ School (patch.com)
  • West Jersey Football League Offensive Players of the Week, Sept. 3-5 (nj.com)
  • Six-year-old found safe after Washington Borough home invasion early Saturday (wchram.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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