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Spotted on the Middletown calendar: Dugan SAT Prep Groups Start Friday

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In today's newsletter:

  • Middletown to host America 250 parade and festival this June
  • Why Middletown once rejected getting a key local road back
  • How Middletown men can join February’s Catholic “Spiritual Warriors” conference

Also on today's calendar: Dugan SAT Prep Groups Start Friday and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Andrew O.!

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 50, low: 35.
  • Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 38 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Parade Celebrating America's 250th Birthday Will Be June 28 In Middletown (patch.com) — Middletown residents can look forward to hosting Monmouth County’s America’s Big Birthday Parade on Sunday, June 28, marking the nation’s 250th birthday and the Battle of Monmouth anniversary. The 2.3‑mile parade will wind through Middletown streets and end at Mater Dei Park, where a family-friendly festival with food trucks, entertainment, and activities will celebrate the township’s Revolutionary War roots.
   

2. Rooster attacks boy, ends up dinner: From Asbury Park Press archives (app.com) — Middletown officials once refused to take back a damaged stretch of East Road from Naval Weapons Station Earle, insisting the Navy first fix drainage and washout problems between Belford and New Monmouth. This archival piece also touches on post-war Shore life, from a feisty rooster in Long Branch to debates over elderly housing in Ocean County and Neptune’s push for its own post office.
   

3. 2026 Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Men's Conference Feb. 28 (trentonmonitor.com) — Catholic men in Middletown can attend a full-day “Spiritual Warriors for Christ” conference on Feb. 28 at St. Mary Mother of God Church on Cherry Tree Farm Road. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., features well-known Catholic speakers and Bishop O’Connell, includes meals, and offers discounted early registration, especially for students.
   

4. No. 11 Livingston defeats Middletown North - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com subscription) — Middletown North’s boys hockey team fell 4-2 to 11th-ranked Livingston at Codey Arena, despite two goals from Dominiks Marnauza and a strong 23-save effort by goalie John Gato. The Lions twice pulled within one but couldn’t stop Livingston’s late insurance goal, snapping Middletown North’s momentum in what’s been a solid season start.
   

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  • I have a very old, probably about 50 - 60-year-old, Elna sewing machine.
    It's not working, and we need to get it fixed. Would anyone have information on where I might do so? Thank you very much in advance. (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
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  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Experienced Meat Cutter in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

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