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In today's newsletter:

  • How a small grant could boost Flemington’s historic courthouse tourism
  • How a Flemington dad finally came home after nine months in ICE
  • Could hidden skimmers be lurking at Flemington payment terminals?

Also on today's calendar: Hunterdon Helpline needs your help and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 35, low: 33.
  • Monday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. County Seeking Grant to Support Tours of Hunterdon County Courthouse (tapinto.net) — Flemington’s historic Hunterdon County Courthouse on Main Street is becoming a bigger cultural hub, and the county is seeking a $7,500 state grant to expand self-guided tours there. The building now hosts exhibits, performances, and free by-appointment tours, with a new African American history exhibit on Black women’s headwear scheduled from mid-January through February.
   

2. N.J. man detained by ICE for 9 months goes home for Christmas (nj.com subscription) — A Flemington husband and father, Karim Daoud, is back home with his family after spending more than nine months in ICE detention, following an appointment for work authorization documents. Supported by local friends, fundraisers, and a “Free Karim” campaign, he calls his Christmas Eve release a miracle and thanks the community for its help as he faces a new period of transition.
   

3. Hunterdon County authorities inspect businesses for credit card skimming devices (wrnjradio.com) — Flemington Borough police joined county and neighboring departments to inspect local businesses for hidden credit card skimming devices, aiming to protect residents from financial fraud. Authorities explain how to spot tampered terminals, recommend safer payment methods, and invite businesses to request further inspections through local police or the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office.
   

4. Girls fencing Top 10 for Dec. 26: The states best remain sharp after Christmas (nj.com subscription) — Flemington’s Hunterdon Central High School gets a nod as the host site of last March’s Individual Fencing State Championships, highlighted in a statewide girls fencing Top 10 update. The rankings recap how New Jersey’s best programs are faring after the Christmas break, with several North and Central Jersey teams holding or improving their positions as the season resumes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The donkeys are growing their winter coats and dealing with some chilly wind by the barn today.
    Penny is acting a bit ornery and avoiding the dogs while Dee Dee is busy being silly and sucking on fingers. Olive is out in the straw and Miles is… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • To all my neighbors, a lot of you have followed my journey, it's been tough and enlightening.
    I met some really incredible people. My journey is far from over, I'm safe, warm, and I'm good for a few days. From all the advice, to your donations… (Nextdoor Sun Ridge)
  • Hunterdon Healthcare posted a job opening for Administrative Nursing Supervisor in Flemington. Apply here.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter Full Time in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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