🌱 Community mourns devoted mother killed outside St. Clare’s Denville Hospital

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In today's newsletter:

• Community mourns devoted mother killed outside St. Clare’s Denville Hospital
• Why Sparta’s $550K fraud probe led investigators to a Denville office

Also on today's calendar: IMPROV: The Ugly Sweater Show and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Rather cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 43, low: 25.
• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Denville (dailyvoice.com) — A woman was fatally struck by a car on Pocono Road outside St. Clare’s Denville Hospital, and authorities say the driver stayed at the scene while the investigation continues. Friends describe Andrea Ramos as a devoted mother and caring community member, and a fundraiser has been launched to support her young son. Residents may notice ongoing police activity near the hospital as the case is reviewed.
   

• Randolph attorney charged in $500K fraud tied to Sparta real estate deal (spartaindependent.com subscription) — A Randolph attorney is accused of orchestrating a more than $550,000 real estate fraud, with search warrants executed at his home and his business office in Denville. Sparta police say multiple New York co-defendants also face charges, and Denville officers assisted in the multi-agency investigation. The case remains in court, and all defendants are presumed innocent.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Denville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• IMPROV: The Ugly Sweater Show
  Morristown Masonic Center Museum & Library, 39 Maple Ave, Morristown
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Winter Choir/Band Concert - Auditorium
  Morris Knolls High School , 50 Knoll Drive , Rockaway
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Winter Choir/Band Concert - Auditorium
  Morris Knolls High School , 50 Knoll Drive , Rockaway
  7:00 pm
• Thursdays at Diamond Spring Brewing Co
  Diamond Spring Brewing Company , 50 Broadway , Denville
  7:00 pm
• How the WiseGuise Stole Christmas Improv Show
  Williams Center , 15 Sylvan St , Rutherford
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• New Yacht City
  Crossroads , 78 North Ave , Garwood
  7:00 pm
• APA Sophomore Theatre Winter Showcase Aud. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
  Morris Knolls High School , 50 Knoll Drive , Rockaway
  7:00 pm
• F’Ugly Sweater Party! W/ UNHINGED!!!
  Jessie's Kettle , 1555 US-511 , Hewitt
  8:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christian Drama Winter Recital -Aud/Aud Lobby/Band Room/Choir Room/Fresh Cafe -
  Morris Knolls High School , 50 Knoll Drive , Rockaway
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Yoga as a Holistic Practice - In Person
  Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville
  9:30 am
• 5th-8th Grade Makerspace
  Mountain Lakes Public Library , 9 Elm Rd , Mountain Lakes
  3:00 pm
• CMS Girls Basketball Game vs. Mackinnon @ CMS
  Rockaway Township School District Hibernia, NJ 07842
  4:00 pm
• CMS Boys Basketball Game @ Mackinnon
  Rockaway Township School District Hibernia, NJ 07842
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• From Planning to Service: Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Makes Early Impact (morrisfocus.com)

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• What's on TAPinto in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains for the Week of Monday Dec. 15 - Friday Dec. 19 (tapinto.net)

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