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Hello again Manalapan! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Manalapan’s Jessica Abbott became a statewide indoor track standout

Also on today's calendar: Tim McLoone & The Shirleys & The Atlantic Coast Band Holiday Concert and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Manalapanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Very cold; morning snow, 1-2", with a high of 31 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold, temps: high: 29, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Girls indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top distance runners to watch (nj.com subscription) — Manalapan distance standout Jessica Abbott is spotlighted as one of New Jersey’s top girls indoor track runners to watch after winning last year’s Group 4 1,600-meter title and leading the Braves to a team championship. The statewide preview also profiles other elite distance runners and sets expectations for the 2025-26 indoor season across New Jersey programs.
   

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  • Firefighters respond to a first alarm fire at a 1.5-story dwelling on 9 Bender Ave in Woodbridge (Iselin), with the fire knocked down in the basement and crews working on the first floor.
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Marlboro

  • What's New Jersey's most popular Christmas cookie? Wordsmiths weigh in (app.com)

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