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🌱 Patch AM: PA Man Who Hit, Killed NJ Biker While Evading Police Is Headed To Prison

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In today's newsletter:

  • Driver who killed Hackettstown motorcyclist gets 18-year sentence
  • Why Davila's Pizza is being hailed as a Hackettstown treasure
  • Want to see world-class magic without leaving Hackettstown?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas with the Clydesdales and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 37 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Sunday: An afternoon snow shower, temps: high: 25, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; a bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PA Man Who Hit, Killed NJ Biker While Evading Police Is Headed To Prison (patch.com) — Hackettstown readers will recognize the name of motorcyclist Michael Ceddia, who was killed when a fleeing Pennsylvania driver crashed into his bike in Warren County in 2024. The driver, Sean B. Mamakas, has now been sentenced to 18 years in prison for aggravated manslaughter after attempting to evade a state trooper on I-80 and County Road 521.
   

2. Hole In The Wall Pizza Spot An 'Institution' & 'Local Treasure': Davila's Among Hackettstown's Best Of 2025 (patch.com) — Hackettstown residents are celebrating Davila's Pizza and Catering as a beloved neighborhood staple, praised for consistently delicious takeout, fast delivery, and classic Italian-American comfort food. As part of Patch and T-Mobile’s Best of 2025 series, locals are invited to nominate more Hackettstown people and places that made this year feel like home.
   

3. Centenary Stage Company presents Redefining Wonder featuring Illusionist Chris Funk (newjerseystage.com) — Hackettstown residents can catch illusionist and musician Chris Funk’s Redefining Wonder live at Centenary University’s Sitnik Theatre on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The one-night Winter Thaw Music Festival show blends magic and music, with discounted advance tickets for adults, children, and students before prices rise on performance day.
   

4. Field Hockey: NJAC Season in Review, 2025 (nj.com subscription) — Hackettstown field hockey capped its NJAC season with a .500 record and a No. 10 conference ranking, putting the Tigers among North Jersey’s competitive programs. The recap highlights standout players, coaches, and teams across the conference, giving local fans context on how Hackettstown stacked up against regional rivals this fall.
   

5. Mapping Sherrill's dominant victory on N.J.'s legislative map (newjerseyglobe.com) — Hackettstown residents are represented in a legislative district that stayed Republican but swung 16 points toward Democrat Mikie Sherrill in this year’s governor’s race, signaling shifting political winds locally. The article maps how Sherrill’s strong performance reshaped New Jersey’s legislative landscape, detailing where Democrats gained, where Republicans held on, and what it could mean for 2027.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • French Conversation Group - Adult
    Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
    10:30 am
  • Sound of Music Concert
    Warren County Library - Northeast Branch , 40 US-46 , Hackettstown
    11:00 am
  • Holiday Concert
    Stone Soup Symphony , 298 Main St , Hackettstown
    3:00 pm
  • Holiday Celebration & Giving Evening at Rutherfurd Hall
    Rutherfurd Hall , 1686 County Rd 517 , Hackettstown
    4:00 pm

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  • Centenary University Inducts Five Students into Psi Chi International Honor Society for Psychology Students —RD Read on Patch
  • Centenary University Receives $27,500 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity on Campus —RD Read on Patch
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Hackettstown. Apply here.
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