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  • How will Centenary’s new CFO shape Hackettstown’s hometown university?
  • How Centenary’s former president is about to help lead New Jersey.

Also on today's calendar: Winter Deals and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 39 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 34 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Centenary University names Andy Cobb CFO (wrnjradio.com) — Centenary University in Hackettstown has named veteran finance executive Andy Cobb as its new chief financial officer, overseeing budgeting and long-term financial planning for the campus. University leaders say his experience at AT&T and other organizations will help strengthen Centenary’s financial foundation while supporting its mission, especially for first-generation students and community-focused programs that matter to Hackettstown residents.
   

• Pastor prepares to step into N.J. elected office (umnews.org) — New Jersey’s incoming lieutenant governor, the Rev. Dale Caldwell, previously led Centenary University in Hackettstown, becoming its first African American president and focusing on student opportunity and financial stability. As he steps into statewide office, he emphasizes inclusive governance, interfaith collaboration, and stronger support for vulnerable communities while overseeing elections, arts, history, tourism, and business.
   

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    Thursday January 15
  • Basketball: Boys Freshmen vs. Roxbury High School (Home)
    Mount Olive High School Main Gym Mount Olive High School Main Gym
    4:00 pm
  • Bowling: Varsity vs. Morris County School of Technology (Home)
    Rockaway Lanes
    4:00 pm
  • Basketball: Boys JV vs. Roxbury High School (Home)
    Mount Olive High School Main Gym Mount Olive High School Main Gym
    5:30 pm
  • Starry Story Time
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church St , Hackettstown
    5:30 pm
  • Basketball: Girls JV vs. Roxbury High School (Away)
    Roxbury High School
    5:30 pm
  • Bingo for Adults - Evening Session
    Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
    6:30 pm
  • Bingo - Adult
    Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
    6:30 pm

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