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In today's newsletter:
- Woman abducted from County College of Morris parking lot in Randolph
- Armed robbers tie up employee in Route 10 Randolph liquor heist
- How far can Randolph star Kennan Byers go this indoor season?
Also on today's calendar: Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025 and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
- Sunday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 26, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Armed NJ Kidnapper Faces Sexual Assault, Burglary Charges, Police Say (patch.com) — Residents should be aware that a woman was abducted in broad daylight from the County College of Morris parking lot in Randolph, after her car and phone were found abandoned there. Police say security video showed a suspect forcing her into his vehicle before she was later discovered handcuffed inside the car in Sussex County. A Roselle man now faces kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, carjacking, and weapons charges as he awaits court proceedings. 
2. Armed Men Tie Up Employee, Rob Morris Co. Liquor Store, Police Say (patch.com) — People in Randolph should know that two masked, armed suspects robbed a Route 10 liquor store, tying up one employee in the bathroom and threatening another at the register. The pair stole cash, a phone, and other proceeds before fleeing toward Victory Gardens. Police are still searching for the suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
3. Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top distance runners to watch (nj.com subscription) — Randolph senior distance runner Kennan Byers is highlighted among New Jersey’s top boys indoor track athletes to watch this winter after a breakout cross-country season. His recent wins in the 1,600, 1,000, and 3,200 meters position Randolph track fans for an exciting 2025-26 campaign against elite statewide competition.
4. Sherrill Drops in on Randolph (insidernj.com) — Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill stopped by the Randolph Diner on Route 10 for a listening tour, chatting with residents and local business leaders during a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Her visit highlighted Randolph’s politically mixed reputation, with Republican council members joining her for photos even though Democrats perform well here in state and federal races.
📸 Around Randolph
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Randolph
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★ Featured events ★
- Eleventh Hour Rescue Winter Wonderland 2025
37 Plains Rd, Frankford
10:00 am - Countdown to Christmas, a Shopping Extravaganza! Dec 13th & 14th - Hopatcong
Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church, 40 Maxim Dr, Hopatcong
10:00 am - Impact100 Garden State to host Meet & Mingle info sessions in Morristown and Mendham
Windswept Boutique, 4 E Main St, Mendham
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Miracle on 34th Street - Brundage Park Playhouse
Randolph Township, NJ Calendar , 2 W Bungalow Lane , Randolph
3:00 pm - Community Listening Session
Dover Free Public Library , 32 East Clinton Street , Dover
5:00 pm - Randolph Community Blood Drive
Randolph Rescue Squad , 780 NJ-10 , Randolph
11:00 am - Jingle Brews at Fort Nonsense
Fort Nonsense Brewing Company , 220 Franklin Rd , Randolph
6:00 pm - Miracle on 34th Street - Brundage Park Playhouse
Randolph Township, NJ Calendar , 2 W Bungalow Lane , Randolph
7:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Randolph Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Creating Holiday Ornaments with Karen
Wharton Public Library , 15 S Main St , Wharton
10:30 am - Community Health Worker
Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
11:00 am - Holiday Extravaganza--RRB Band & Children's Craft
Dover Free Public Library , 32 East Clinton Street , Dover
1:00 pm - Holiday Extravaganza--Reeds, Rhythm & All that Brass
Dover Free Public Library , 32 E Clinton St , Dover
1:00 pm - Happy Hanukkah
Borough of Stanhope , 77 Main St , Stanhope - Free ESL Conversation Class
Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
1:00 pm - Rocky Mountain Christmas
Citizens Bank Theater at the Horseshoe Lk Complex , 72 Eyland Ave , Succasunna
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
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- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Randolph. Apply here.
- County College of Morris posted a job opening for Coordinator of HVACR & Technical Career Programs/HVACR Instructor in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Randolph here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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