🌱 Were you at the Middletown UPS bus stop during this assault?

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

In today's newsletter:

• Were you at the Middletown UPS bus stop during this assault?
• Can Middletown’s rebuilt Blue Raiders surprise the Mid-Penn Colonial?
• Which Middletown restaurants passed their latest health inspections?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, windy and cold, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
• Saturday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Razor Attack At UPS Bus Stop Sparks Police Search For Witnesses: Lower Swatara Twp. PD (dailyvoice.com) — Police are investigating an aggravated assault involving a razor at the UPS bus pick-up and drop-off location on North Union Street in Middletown and are asking local witnesses to come forward. With the victim not cooperating, Lower Swatara Township officers are relying on residents’ cell phone video or firsthand accounts to clarify what happened and assess any injuries.
   

2. Mid-Penn Colonial 2026 boys basketball preview: picks, predictions and preseason MVPs (pennlive.com) — Middletown’s boys basketball team is projected fourth in the Mid-Penn Colonial, with coach Chris Bradford rebuilding after heavy graduation losses. A new, athletic Blue Raiders lineup, including several football standouts and emerging junior Caiden McDonald, aims to stay competitive in one of the region’s toughest leagues this winter.
   

3. Dauphin County restaurant inspections, Dec. 10, 2025 (witf.org) — Recent Dauphin County health inspections included several Middletown spots, with Canteen @ Volvo and Sharp Shopper passing cleanly while Hops and Barleys was cited for grease buildup, mold-like residue, and cleaning issues but still passed. If you dine locally, these findings offer a useful snapshot of current kitchen conditions around town.
   

4. Shapiro's Big Bet: Ambitious Build-Out Aims to Supercharge Pennsylvania's Economy (mychesco.com) — A state-backed loan will help Mid Atlantic Machinery buy a larger facility in Middletown and expand into robotics and advanced manufacturing, adding a few jobs while keeping 50 existing positions here. That project is part of Governor Shapiro’s broader push to pour billions into Pennsylvania’s economy, including major redevelopment in Pittsburgh, infrastructure upgrades across several counties, and new support for affordable housing and manufacturing.
   

📸 Around Middletown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• III For the Road: 3FTR Live @ Middletown Legion (Holiday Edition)
  American Legion Post 594, E Main St, Middletown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Library Closed
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  8:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Community Table Top Game Time
  Library Assembly Room , 20 N Catherine Street , Middletown
  10:00 am
• Free Gift Wrapping
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Library Closed
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  8:00 am

Monday December 15

• Free Gift Wrapping
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Tiny Tots Storytime
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  10:30 am
• Wee Readers Storytime
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  1:00 pm

📣 Middletown Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Toddler Time
  Red Land Community Library , 70 Newberry Commons , Goldsboro
  10:30 am
• Board of Supervisors Mtg
  Conoy Township Municipal Building , 211 Falmouth Rd , Bainbridge
  6:00 pm
• Historical Restoration Commission
  Middletown Borough Hall , 60 W Emaus St , Middletown
  6:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Keystone Exams
  Lower Dauphin SD Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
  If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )

• CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Asphalt Plant Operator in Middletown. Apply here.
• The Giant Company posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Deli - 6088 in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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