Church Reverses On NJ Child With Autism Who Was Denied Communion

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Church Reverses On NJ Child With Autism Who Was Denied Communion

A church delayed communion for a New Jersey child with autism because he could not "distinguish ordinary bread from the body of Christ.">>>Read more.

14 Indicted In Family-Run NJ Heroin, Fentanyl Ring: AG

A total of 14 people have been indicted in a violent drug ring that was responsible for two fatal overdoses, according to authorities.

NJ Weekend Fun: Wine Retreat, Beer Fest, Pet Adoption And More

Looking for something fun to do? No worries because Patch has you covered. Here's a look at local events this weekend in New Jersey.

NJ Woman Stole Vehicle, Then Carjacked And Crashed Another: Cops

Ammany Jafar took two unwilling passengers for rides before crashing, police said.

NJ Lottery To Sponsor Festival Of Ballooning For 2020

The New Jersey Lottery inked a multi-year deal to sponsor the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, which saved it from being canceled.

American Dream Reveals Opening Date For Indoor Water Park

The Meadowlands mega-mall also said some of its retail stores will begin opening soon.

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• Spike In Scams, $60K In Thefts Prompts Toms River Police Warning

Across America

• 5 Molson Coors Shooting Victims Identified
• Jet Skier Lost For 12 Hours Sends Thanks To Rescuers
• Toddler Fighting Cancer Has Medicine Stolen By Thieves In Atlanta

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.