🌱 Patch AM: Hunterdon Central’s late rally in Flemington falls just short, 21–19.

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In today's newsletter:

• Hunterdon Central's late rally in Flemington falls just short, 21–19.
• How scary is Flemington's own Farm of Horrors this year?

Also on today's calendar: Croton Arts Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
• Monday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Watchung Hills football holds off Hunterdon Central (nj.com subscription) — Football fans in Flemington saw a thriller as Hunterdon Central fell just short, losing 21–19 to Watchung Hills on a late fourth‑quarter touchdown pass. The game at Hunterdon Central's home field featured multiple long scoring plays and a furious Red Devils comeback that came within two points before time ran out.
   

• The 10 Best Haunted Attractions in New Jersey (bestofnj.com) — Flemington gets a shout-out as Schaefer Farms' Farm of Horrors is named one of New Jersey's standout haunted attractions, offering a hayride, corn maze, haunted trail, and creepy "Carnevil" experience. The statewide roundup highlights top Halloween destinations, but this one is right in your backyard if you're planning spooky-season outings close to home.
   

📸 Around Flemington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flemington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Croton Arts Festival 2026 →
  31 Rake Rd, Flemington
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Sat & Sun Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood Beach- Morey's Mariner Pier,
  8:00 am
Friday October 23
• Binnacle House Casino Night →
  Razberry's 834 NJ-12, Frenchtown, NJ, 08825,
  6:00 pm
Saturday November 14
• Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon →
  Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Pumpkin Train →
  Black River & Western Railroad - Flemington Station, 80 Stangl Rd, Flemington
  8:30 am
• Taylor's Mill: The Mill That Fed Washington's Troops →
  Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd, Readington Township
  3:00 pm
• 🍷🎤 Wine & Comedy Night with Headliner - Marion Grodin →
  Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Flemington Community Blood Drive →
  Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 NJ-31, Flemington
  12:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. →
  Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
  8:00 am
• The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 →
  Wildwood, New Jersey, Wildwood
  8:00 am
• Jamtoberfest '26 - All Day Concert Event & Festival! →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Flemington Community Blood Drive →
  Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 NJ-31, Flemington
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is this someone's cat in sunridge?
  He/she comes by often. Looks healthy, but timid (Nextdoor Sun Ridge)

• Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Manager (Part Time) in Flemington. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Manville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hillsborough

• Hillsborough Plans Scarecrow Festival Family Fun Awards Ceremony (patch.com)

Frenchtown

• Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (rutgers.edu)
• Local Event: Binnacle House Casino Night (patch.com)

Manville

• Manville Road Closure: What Drivers Need To Know (patch.com)

Ok Flemington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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