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🌱 Two Passaic men charged after late-night Clifton car break-in spree

Passaic, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Passaic! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Passaic men charged after late-night Clifton car break-in spree
  • How Passaic’s judge shortage could stall your divorce or lawsuit
  • How a $11.2M facelift changes Passaic County’s historic courthouse

Also on today's calendar: PRO-WRESTLING: Fair Lawn Fury! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Imitation Gun Dropped As 2 Passaic Men Break Into Cars In Clifton: Police (dailyvoice.com) — Two men from Passaic were arrested after Clifton police say they were caught trying to break into cars, dropping what turned out to be an imitation handgun in a parking lot. Both now face burglary, weapons, and drug-related charges and were turned over to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office to await court appearances, underscoring ongoing regional public safety concerns.
   

2. Most civil, matrimonial trials in county to halt July 31 (westmilfordmessenger.com subscription) — If you have a civil or family court case in Passaic County, be prepared for major delays: most civil and matrimonial trials in the Passaic Vicinage are halted due to a severe judge shortage. Criminal and other urgent matters will still move forward, but residents may wait much longer for divorces, lawsuits, and similar cases to reach trial until more judges are appointed.
   

3. Halls of Justice: Historic Passaic County Courthouse Rededicated Following $11.2 Million Restoration (tapinto.net) — Passaic County has finished an $11.2 million restoration of its historic courthouse in Paterson, improving the building’s dome, exterior, and accessibility while keeping courts open throughout construction. County leaders say the 123-year-old landmark, central to Passaic County civic life, now better reflects its historic importance and long-term role in serving residents navigating the justice system.
   

4. New Jersey Super 25 rankings ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup (northjersey.com) — New Jersey’s latest Super 25 football rankings set up a huge No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown on October 3, while several North Jersey powers shuffle positions after upsets. One highlight for local fans: the Green Raiders rallied from 14 points down to win in overtime at Passaic Tech, showcasing the strong competition involving Passaic County programs.
   

5. Gold Award Girl Scout Inspires Teens with New Book on Finding Joy (tapinto.net) — A Mendham teen just earned her Girl Scout Gold Award for creating a book that helps peers rediscover joy after the pandemic, and her materials are already in several high schools. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, which serves girls across Passaic County, is inviting more local families to get involved through volunteering, donations, or joining troops.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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