Week in Review: We Remember and Create History

Long Valley just ventured through a holiday-shortened week, absorbed all the sun there was to be had, and began dealing with the inevitable summer heat that is quickly forcing its way into our atmosphere. It feels like just yesterday we were complaining about how cold it is!

As usual, there was plenty of news to know about, so in case you missed it, here’s a quick recap.

On Monday of this week we celebrated Memorial Day and took time to remember those who gave their lives for this country. Washington Township held its annual ceremony on Saturday, May 28. To see , go here. For a plethora of photos, .

Long Valley Patch’s ongoing Exploring Faith series visited Long Valley Presbyterian Church this week, and learned about the importance of how to treat your neighbor. To see more, .

The Washington Township Democratic Committee for the June 7 primary election. For more background on Keyes, .

West Morris Central’s last team standing in the state playoffs was eliminated on Tuesday, as the Wolfpack Softball team fell to Colonia in the NJSIAA North II, Group 3 semi finals. For photos and a recap, . The Wolfpack baseball team also laced ‘em up for the last time this season in a make-up game against Hopatcong on Thursday. For photos and results, go here.

Courage to Connect NJ, an pro-municipal consolidation group, held a forum at the Washington Township Library on Wednesday and explained the benefits of multiple towns coming together to form one municipality. The 45-minute presentation was followed by a question and answer session with the audience. To find out more,

Finally, Long Valley Patch learned about a group of female students from West Morris Central High School who will be attending the National History Day competition in Washington D.C. June 12 to 16. The students created a documentary about the Little Rock Nine, which was chosen as one of two projects to come out of New Jersey and be submitted for the national competition. For more information on the project and the students, .

It was another great week in Long Valley, and we hope you enjoyed it.