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Good morning Flemington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hunterdon Central's late push fell short in Flemington thriller
  • Investigators seek witnesses after fatal crash involving Flemington motorcyclist

Also on today's calendar: The American Miracle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senior sensation totals 3 TDs to lift Montgomery football past Hunterdon Central (nj.com subscription) — Fans in Flemington saw Hunterdon Central fall just short as visiting Montgomery edged the Red Devils 26-21, powered by senior Xavier Harrigan's three touchdowns, including an 80-yard punt return. Hunterdon Central's offense kept things close behind strong games from quarterback Odin Potynsky and running back Jayden Cozze, but two Montgomery interceptions and big plays ultimately decided the matchup.
   

• Flemington man dies following Clinton Township motorcycle crash (mycentraljersey.com) — A 33-year-old Flemington resident died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on County Road 629 in nearby Clinton Township Saturday afternoon, according to county authorities. Emergency crews, including Clinton Township police and Hunterdon Health EMS, responded and airlifted him to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he later died. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Readington

  • Stop the Culture Wars at Hunterdon Central (TAPinto.net)
  • Popular grocery chain to close 2 New Jersey stores, affecting more than 100 workers (newsbreak.com)
  • Hunterdon County approves nearly $1 million in grants to preserve historic sites (wrnjradio.com)

Frenchtown

  • Frenchtown advances ordinance to help residents age in place (mycentraljersey.com)
  • Game on in Hunterdon, where Republicans anticipate county commissioner vacancy (newjerseyglobe.com)
  • Big Central - Patriot Gold Football 2026 Varsity Rushing Yards Stat Leaders (maxpreps.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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