🌱 What investigators say they uncovered inside a Route 46 Roxbury spa
Roxbury, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Roxbury! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say they uncovered inside a Route 46 Roxbury spa
- Can Roxbury’s softball Gaels finish this playoff run with a title?
- How a proposed ICE facility in Roxbury shapes this fall’s House race
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Huge cache of condoms found at Roxbury spa in prostitution probe (wobm.com) — Police say a long-running investigation into a Route 46 massage business in Roxbury led to the arrest of its manager on prostitution, drug, and money-laundering charges. Detectives report seizing cash, hundreds of condoms, and meth, and believe workers lived inside the spa. The accused manager and another person were released pending court hearings. 
• Ribnicky stars at plate, in circle to lead Roxbury to N1G3 sectional final (nj.com subscription) — Roxbury High’s softball team is headed back to the North 1, Group 3 sectional final after a 4-2 home win over Randolph, powered by senior pitcher-hitter Sydney Ribnicky’s dominant outing. The Gaels will host Morris Hills in Thursday’s semifinal, with strong contributions also coming from teammates like Mya DeKorte and Izzy DaCosta in Roxbury’s balanced offensive effort.
• Tom Kean Jr. set to face Rebecca Bennett in November (washingtonexaminer.com) — A proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury is emerging as a talking point in the hotly contested race for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., recovering from an undisclosed medical issue, will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November, with his absence from votes and positions on immigration, health care, and infrastructure under sharp scrutiny.
📸 Around Roxbury
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★ Featured events ★
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Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
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Diversity Day Celebration hosted by the Diversity Coalition of Morris County →
The Morristown Green, 10 N Park Pl, Morristown
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Loops & Latte →
Emmans Road, Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
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Discover Rhapsody in Blue →
Alexander Kasser Theater, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair
2:45 pm
Friday June 5
Sunday June 7
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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Free ESL Conversation Class - Beginners
Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
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Free ESL Conversation Class - Intermediate
Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
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Planning Board Meeting - CANCELED →
Roxbury Calendar, 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood
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Library Chef: Joint & Bone Health: Nutrition and Minerals
Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library -
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Route 4 Trash, Commingle, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
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Art Association of Roxbury
Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
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Zumba with Kelley
Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
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Lunar Faire Night Market: Pride! →
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Frankford
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 20
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🗞 Nearby News
Wharton
- Wharton Community Players present "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (newjerseystage.com)
- Community and capability: Picatinny Arsenal showcases defense mission to local leaders (einpresswire.com)
Randolph
- 2026 Primary Election: Full Ballot Guide For Randolph Township (patch.com)
- RHS Band Students Visits Boston for Performances, Clinics and Tours (tapinto.net)
Mendham
- Mendham's Primary Election: Unofficial Results (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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