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In today's newsletter:

  • How Montville responders searched Pyramid Mountain for two missing senior hikers
  • Montville teen's heartfelt speech anchors Morris County overdose awareness event

Also on today's calendar: Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Monday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missing 87-Year-Old Hiker Found Dead After Partner Is Rescued (people.com) — Montville Township police and firefighters helped lead a large search at Pyramid Mountain after two elderly hikers from a nearby senior community went missing, rescuing one man but sadly finding his 87‑year‑old companion dead. Authorities say more than 30 officers from Montville and surrounding Morris County agencies joined the effort, though they have not yet released details on how the pair became lost.
   

• Montville's Finnerty Shares Message of Hope at Morris County Overdose Awareness Day (tapinto.net) — A 17‑year‑old Montville resident, Chloe Finnerty, shared a powerful message about addiction and hope during Morris County's Overdose Awareness Day ceremony in Parsippany. Speaking alongside county officials, she reflected on losing her brother to heroin and joined advocates highlighting falling overdose deaths, expanded naloxone training, and programs connecting people to treatment across New Jersey.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Boonton

  • N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong winds expected Thursday night (nj.com)
  • 9 Waterfall Trails In New Jersey That Are Surprisingly Easy To Complete (myfamilytravels.com)
  • Labor Day 2026: A mini guide to holiday closures, and the end-of-summer events across the state (binje.com)

Pequannock

  • Pequannock's Street Festival Returns to Pompton Plains on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com)

Parsippany

  • $236K In Parsippany Town Hall Upgrades Green Lit By Council (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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