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🌱 Patch AM: Which Middletown Parkway lanes are closed after Sunday’s serious rollover crash?
Also, don't miss SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More! on the Middletown Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which Middletown Parkway lanes are closed after Sunday’s serious rollover crash?
- How far can Middletown North wrestling go after this dominant showing?
Also on today's calendar: SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More! and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Middletownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Windy; rain this morning, with a high of 54 and low of 28 degrees.
- Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, temps: high: 34, low: 26.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Overturned vehicle shuts down Garden State Parkway express lanes in Middletown (shorenewsnetwork.com) — An overturned vehicle shut all northbound Garden State Parkway express lanes near Exit 109 in Middletown Township Sunday afternoon, forcing traffic into local lanes and alternate routes. Emergency crews are on scene, and drivers from Middletown and nearby towns should avoid the area and expect heavy delays until the investigation and cleanup are complete.
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• Midd North wrestling's 'perfect partners' sweep at Mustang Classic; results (app.com) — Middletown High School North wrestlers shined at the Mustang Classic, with brothers Thomas and Ryan Blewett winning back-to-back titles and teammate Daniel Benbrook also claiming a championship. Their success highlights Middletown North’s rise as a Shore Conference powerhouse as the Lions chase a long-awaited sectional crown.
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📸 Around Middletown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown
★ Featured events ★
- SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More!
82 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands
2:00 pm
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Adult Yoga
Middletown, NJ Calendar , 900 Leonardville Road , Leonardo
6:30 pm - Teen Volleyball
Middletown, NJ Calendar , 900 Leonardville Road , Leonardo
6:30 pm - Adult Volleyball
Middletown, NJ Calendar , 900 Leonardville Road , Leonardo
7:30 pm - Municipal Offices Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
Middletown, NJ Calendar Middletown, NJ 07748 - Middletown Night at the NJ Devils
Middletown, NJ Calendar Middletown, NJ 07748
7:00 pm - Science Club: Winter 2026
Middletown, NJ Calendar , 345 Oak Hill Road , Middletown
4:00 pm - Ice Hockey: Varsity vs. Ramsey (Away)
Prudential Center
5:00 pm - Middletown Community Blood Drive - In Memory of Charles Mazzeo
Middletown Sports Complex , 214 Harmony Rd , Middletown Township
9:00 am - Open House at Oak Hill Academy
347 Middletown-Lincroft Rd , Middletown Township
10:00 am - John Padovano coffeehouse performance
1st Cup Coffee , 96 First Ave , Atlantic Highlands
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Thursday January 1
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
📣 Middletown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Music Bingo - Best of 2025 Hits — Proving Ground
Proving Ground Waterfront Dining , 56 Shrewsbury Ave , Highlands
7:00 pm - Trash Collection
Red Bank Borough, NJ Calendar - WINTER MUSIC & ARTS CAMP
Little Rockers - cool kids music classes & parties , 166 Patterson Ave 1 AppleJams , Shrewsbury
9:00 am - ChrisTest5k
220 Martin Pl , Middletown Township
2:00 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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Discover the underwater world with us - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Huntington Learning Center — (732) 671-0200
Expert Tutoring K-12 and Test Prep - Snowlit Fox Publishing — (732) 337-7845
Journals, Lined note pages and Coloring books - Dogs On The Farm Pet Resort — (732) 872-7543
Book holiday stays now, spots filling up quickly - Dogtopia of Shrewsbury — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - Hear Here, LLC — 7326736045
Find family friendly events near you! - We Care Adult Care — (732) 741-7363
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know what’s going on at April Way at Village at Chapel Hill?
Lots of lights but can’t tell if it’s police, ambulances or fire truck! (Nextdoor Village at Chapel Hill)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Middletown. Apply here.
- Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Red Bank. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Atlantic Highlands
- Local Event: SMAuction A Kevin Smith Sale! Props, Memorabilia, Costumes, Art, Signed Stuff & More! (patch.com)
- New Jersey's bus system. Mystery stops, missing signs and more (app.com)
Lincroft
- Mary Quirk (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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