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Adam Sandler Films 'Happy Gilmore 2' At NJ Golf Course: Top 5 Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Garden State.

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. "It ain’t over" for local fans of the Adam Sandler flick "Happy Gilmore," as the comedian has been filming the sequel to his 1996 hit in New Jersey. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. A Monmouth County man has been convicted of sexually and physically abusing his daughter for more than six years, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Officials indicted Atlantic City's mayor and his wife, the city schools superintendent, on charges they abused their teenage daughter by hitting her in the head with a broom and punching her on several occasions. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. An agreement was announced Wednesday to bring the 76ers' new home arena to downtown Philadelphia, possibly thwarting New Jersey's push to bring the team to Camden. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A 10-year-old student was identified as the suspect behind an online threat against a New Jersey school, police said; the child has been charged with causing a false public alarm. (Read more on Patch.)

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