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🌱 Patch AM: Mendham Man Charged In College Frat Cocaine Ring, AG Says

And on the Mendham Patch calendar - Music In the Woods Concert Series

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Hello Mendham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mendham man among 14 charged in Penn State cocaine ring
  • Free back-to-school vaccines offered for uninsured Mendham children
  • Final vows in Mendham mark a milestone for local religious life

Also on today's calendar: Woodland Wellness Series and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mendham Man Charged In College Frat Cocaine Ring, AG Says (patch.com) — Residents of Mendham will want to know that a 24-year-old man from town is among 14 people charged in a large cocaine-trafficking operation tied to two Penn State fraternities. Pennsylvania's attorney general says the alleged ring moved significant quantities of cocaine through fraternity houses between 2023 and 2024, with the Mendham man facing multiple felony conspiracy and corruption-related charges.
   

2. Free Back-To-School Vaccines Available For Mendham, Chester Children (patch.com) — Families in Mendham and Chester with uninsured children can access free back-to-school vaccinations and health check-ups at upcoming clinics in Bridgewater and Bernardsville. The program, coordinated by regional health departments and the Community Visiting Nurse Association, covers kids from birth through age 18 and reinforces that New Jersey's school vaccine requirements remain unchanged despite a recent federal order.
   

3. Catholic educator begins new chapter with final religious vows (beaconnj.org) — A Sister of Christian Charity professed her final religious vows this week at the Mallinckrodt Convent in Mendham, marking a major milestone for the local religious community. Sister Chiara Marie Stimpfle, a teacher in Rockaway, was surrounded by supporters from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her vows highlight Mendham's continuing role as a regional center for Catholic religious life.
   

4. Which elite talents are back? Returning All-Group Girls Volleyball players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Mendham volleyball fans can cheer on senior Caroline Brubaker, who returns as a Second Team All-Group 2 selection heading into the 2026 season. She's highlighted among top players statewide across all groups. The list offers a snapshot of elite talent Mendham will face or feature on the court this fall.
   

5. Mental Health, Senior Health, Access To Care Are Top Concerns In Bernards Township Area (patch.com) — Mental health, senior health, and access to care have been flagged as top concerns for Mendham Borough and five neighboring towns in a new regional health assessment. Residents cited anxiety, depression, isolation, transportation challenges, and worries about medical costs, especially for seniors. Local strengths include good preventive care habits and strong community resources that Mendham residents can tap into.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Toddler Storytime
    Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
    10:30 am
  • Playdate at the Library
    Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
    11:00 am
  • Pajama Storytime @ Kumon of Bernardsville →
    Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bernardsville, BERNARDS SQUARE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 40 Morristown Rd Ste 1C, Bernardsville
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Memory Cafe
    Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch -
    11:00 am

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Ok Mendham! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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