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Hello Flemington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to paint Flemington in your colors on Oct. 17?
  • How Hunterdon Central's girls shutout win revived their tournament hopes
  • Why a nationwide law enforcement superfan stopped in Flemington this week

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Event: Plein Air Quick Draw - Open to All Artists or Come Watch Art in Action! (patch.com) — Flemington artists and art lovers can join the Plein Air Quick Draw on Oct. 17, with check-in at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce on Main Street and painting anywhere around town. Open to all skill levels, the event offers cash prizes, on-site judging, and online or day-of registration, turning downtown Flemington into an outdoor studio for a morning.
   

• Girls Soccer: Hunterdon Central Beats Pope John, 4-0, in H/W/S Tournament (TAPinto.net) — Hunterdon Central's girls soccer team, based in Flemington, snapped a five-game skid with a 4-0 home win over Pope John to advance in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament. Strong set pieces, four different scorers, and a shutout from goalkeeper Kailey McMahon now send the Red Devils into a quarterfinal matchup against Newton on Oct. 13.
   

• Man visiting every U.S. law enforcement agency makes Hunterdon County stop No. 542 (wrnjradio.com) — A traveler aiming to visit every law enforcement agency in the country made a special stop at the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office in Flemington, where he was welcomed by Sheriff Fred Brown and his team. Alex Mann, who is on the autism spectrum, received a uniform shirt, toured patrol vehicles, and spent the morning learning how local officers serve the community.
   

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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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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