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🌱 What Sussex County residents should do after a rabid raccoon was found

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  • What Sussex County residents should do after a rabid raccoon was found

Also on today's calendar: Sussex Community Blood Drive - Fuzzy Socks or Winter Hat for donors!.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 54, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rabid raccoon found in Sussex County, officials urge residents to take precautions (wrnjradio.com) — A raccoon found near Rose Morrow Road and Lott Road in Wantage Township has tested positive for rabies, prompting a safety alert for Sussex County residents. Officials urge people to avoid wild or stray animals, watch pets closely, and keep rabies vaccinations current. Concerned residents can contact Wantage Animal Control or the New Jersey State Police for guidance.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sussex

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