🌱 When will Thunderbirds and Blue Angels roar over Middletown’s nearby airport?

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In today's newsletter:

• When will Thunderbirds and Blue Angels roar over Middletown’s nearby airport?
• Which Middletown volleyball stars made PennLive’s 2025 All-Star teams?
• Did someone near Middletown just win $200,000 at Rutter’s?

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Night at The Vineyard at Hershey and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 52, low: 27.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's when the Thunderbirds will headline air show in central Pa. (pennlive.com) — Big aviation shows are headed to Harrisburg International Airport, just outside Middletown, with the Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the PA Air Show on July 10–11, 2027. Before that, the Navy Blue Angels return May 23–24, 2026, for a precision-flying showcase tied to America’s 250th anniversary, and locals can already sign up online for ticket alerts and discounts.
   

2. Meet PennLive's 2025 girls volleyball All-Star teams (pennlive.com) — Middletown volleyball fans can celebrate several Blue Raiders earning spots on PennLive’s 2025 Mid-Penn All-Star teams, including All-State standouts Lena Jones and Kenadee Hileman. The coverage spotlights how Middletown’s program has become a consistent district and state contender. It’s a proud moment for local athletes and a sign of the program’s growing reputation.
   

3. Gas and a ticket pay off at Rutter's in Powerball win (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Powerball ticket sold at the Rutter’s on Vine Street in nearby Londonderry Township has made a Dauphin County player $200,000 richer, with Middletown listed in the dateline. The win came thanks to the Power Play multiplier, and the Pennsylvania Lottery says Rutter’s will also get a $500 bonus as the overall jackpot climbs into the billions.
   

4. Energy Secretary visits Three Mile Island to promote reopening of nuclear plant (local21news.com) — Residents should know that federal energy officials are backing a $1 billion loan to restart Unit 1 at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Middletown, with reopening targeted for 2027. The project, now called the Crane Clean Energy Center, is touted to create hundreds of jobs, boost tax revenues, and supply power for major data centers like Microsoft’s.
   

📸 Around Middletown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middletown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Comedy Night at The Vineyard at Hershey!
  The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey, 598 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

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

Saturday December 20

• Free Gift Wrapping
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  1:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Borough Offices Closed
  Middletown Borough Hall , 60 W Emaus St , Middletown
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Comedy Night at The Vineyard at Hershey
  The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey , 598 Schoolhouse Rd , Middletown
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• All 80's Trivia at The Vineyard at Hershey
  The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey , 598 Schoolhouse Rd , Middletown
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Teen Coloring, Craft, & Chill
  Red Land Community Library , 70 Newberry Commons , Goldsboro
  3:00 pm
• Zoning Hearing Board Mtg If Needed
  Conoy Township Municipal Building , 211 Falmouth Rd , Bainbridge
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Junior Achievement Biztown
  Lower Dauphin Middle School
• Conewago Santa workshop
  Conewago Elementary School
• Library Closed
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Free Gift Wrapping
  Middletown Public Library , 20 North Catherine Street , Middletown
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost cat!
  Nala, our orange tabby has been missing since 12/9/25. Last seen in Royalton near Northumberland St and Byrd St. Could also be near Northumberland St… (Nextdoor Royalton)

• Flagship Facility Services posted a job opening for Middletown Airport Janitor in Middletown. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member - First Shift 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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