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Good morning to you Hopewell! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 219 rescued turtles will spend winter in Hopewell Township
  • How Hopewell officers helped crack a major Trenton gambling ring

Also on today's calendar: AI for Small Business: Free Monthly Meetup for Montgomery NJ Owners and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rescued Box Turtles Prepare for Winter at Mercer County Wildlife Center (mercerme.com) — Hundreds of rescued box turtles are spending the winter at the Mercer County Wildlife Center in Hopewell Township, where staff are building new "Brumation Stations" outdoor enclosures to mimic natural conditions. The center is still caring for many of the 219 turtles dumped in Cranford in July and is seeking donations to cover food, supplies, and veterinary care through the colder months.
   

• Philadelphia man accused of running illegal slot gambling in 30 NJ businesses (newsbreak.com) — Hopewell police officers joined a large multi-agency team that helped Trenton detectives shut down an alleged illegal slot machine ring tied to more than 30 city businesses. Authorities seized over 70 machines and more than $100,000, and a Philadelphia man now faces gambling and money laundering charges, while Trenton business owners involved are also being prosecuted.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Pennington

  • After Generations Along Scotch Road, Van Wagoner Farmhouse Comes Down (mercerme.com)
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  • Five names emerge as Sherrill weighs lieutenant governor pick (newjerseyglobe.com)

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  • Mercer Cops Seize Over 70 Slot Machines In Illegal Gambling Bust (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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