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In today's newsletter:
- How a Randolph attorney ended up at the center of $550K fraud
- How investigators traced a missing mom back to CCM in Randolph
- How is Randolph’s tech chief redefining student success beyond the gadgets?
Also on today's calendar: Randolph Community Blood Drive and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 37.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Randolph attorney charged in $500K fraud tied to Sparta real estate deal (spartaindependent.com subscription) — A Randolph resident and attorney has been charged in connection with an alleged six-figure fraud tied to a Sparta real estate deal, following searches at his Randolph home and Denville office. Multiple agencies, including Randolph police, assisted the investigation, and authorities stress all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 
2. Law Enforcement Announces Arrest for Carjacking and Kidnapping Incident in Randolph (tapinto.net) — Law enforcement has announced charges against a man accused of kidnapping a woman from the County College of Morris campus in Randolph, after she was reported missing when she didn’t pick up her children. Multiple agencies tracked the suspect’s vehicle to Sussex County, safely recovered the victim, and recovered a handgun, while emphasizing the incident was targeted and not a broader threat to CCM students or staff.
3. Survey Says: The Human Touch Defines Student Success (techlearning.com) — Randolph Township Schools’ technology director shares how local tech leaders can use new global survey findings to better support student success through stronger teacher-student connections. The conversation focuses on practical, day-to-day decisions about classroom technology, offering ideas Randolph educators and parents can use to think about how tools really impact learning and relationships.
4. Randolph Girls Ice Hockey Prepares For 2025-26 Season (tapinto.net) — Randolph’s girls ice hockey team is gearing up for the 2025–26 season, leaning on experienced captains and a strong core of returning players to improve on last year’s four wins. Coach Scott Aiello highlights key scorers, new freshmen, and a junior goalie stepping into a bigger role as the Lady Rams chase conference success and a state tournament berth.
📸 Around Randolph
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Randolph
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★ Featured events ★
- Ole Smoky Moonshine & Whiskey Night
The Miner's Apron, 100 Randolph Ave, Mine Hill Township
4:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- 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 - Holiday Craft Fairs at Rockaway Townsquare
Rockaway Townsquare , 301 Mt Hope Ave , Rockaway
10:00 am - Holiday Craft Fairs at Rockaway Townsquare
Rockaway Townsquare , 301 Mt Hope Ave , Rockaway
10:00 am - AF2K Celebrate 21-12 (Live at Crossroads, December 21st)
Crossroads , 78 North Ave , Garwood
4:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Randolph Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Art with Miss Kim
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
4:30 pm - Romantasy Book Club
Roxbury Public Library - Talmage Quiet Room
6:30 pm - Roxbury Coin Club
Roxbury Public Library , 103 Main St , Succasunna
6:30 pm - RHS: EMS/RHS Strings Concert
Roxbury High School , 1 Bryant Dr , Succasunna
7:00 pm - Route 4 Trash, Comingle, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection
Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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