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Reward and Respond

Five things to know today

Law enforcement authorities posted a cash reward offer for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect or suspects wanted in the, who was shot in the Vailsburg section of Newark.

Persons with information about the crime are asked to contact Detectives Sara Bando or Marquise Carter of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad at 877-847-7432 or the Crimestoppers 24/7 hotline at 973-877-TIPS.

In the mood for a musical? Many, many local kids will star in the MMS version of Bye-Bye Birdie this weekend.  Tickets and info here.  (This editor will be there cheering on the whole cast and waving hard at Celia and Josh.  Bravo, in advance!)

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Mad for Melville? The SOPL discussion group will consider Melville's ties to South Orange at the Thursday 1 p.m. meeting.  All are welcome. It's free and refreshments will be served.

Girl Scouts are selling cookies by taking orders.  The season is limited and then the Thin Mints are gone for a year. When a Girl Scout comes to your door, act fast!

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