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Be sure to catch Philomusica Choir presents Magnificat! on the Middlesex Patch calendar

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Good day Middlesex! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Middlesex’s Mike Dessino Invitational keeps a young coach’s legacy alive

Also on today's calendar: Philomusica Choir presents Magnificat! and 1 more event.

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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 Middlesexfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Brisk and cold with some sun, temps: high: 31, low: 19.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From N.J. wrestling tournament names come inspiring stories (nj.com subscription) — Middlesex wrestling fans will see the Mike Dessino Invitational at Middlesex High honor a beloved former Blue Jays star and coach who died in a 2020 car crash. The story also highlights several other New Jersey wrestling tournaments named for influential coaches, athletes, and supporters whose legacies continue to shape the sport across the state.
   

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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.
    11:53AM on Dec 12: First alarm transmitted for smoke showing from a 1.5-story dwelling at 9 Bender Ave in Iselin, Middlesex. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Big Central Conference Announces Football Division Changes for 2026-2027 Seasons (magic983.com)

Piscataway

  • Piscataway Prepares for Snow, Reminds Residents of Parking Ban as 2–5 Inches Expected This Weekend (tapinto.net)
  • Midd North earns five titles at Mike Dessino Invitational (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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