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🌱 Which horror icons are coming to Delta Hotels Woodbridge this September?

Iselin, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Iselin! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which horror icons are coming to Delta Hotels Woodbridge this September?
  • Iselin teen learns potential 20-year sentence in fatal Route 1 crash
  • Statewide fugitive crackdown includes key arrest made right here in Iselin

Also on today's calendar: Giant Rummage Sale to Benefit Charity- Ladies Philoptochos of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival - September (2026) (rostercon.com) — Horror and pop culture fans in Iselin can look forward to the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival coming to Delta Hotels Woodbridge on Route 1 this September. The event will feature guests and fandoms from a huge range of TV shows and movies, all within easy reach for local residents.
   

• Driver accused in crash killing Edison teen faces 20 years in prison (mycentraljersey.com) — An 18-year-old from Iselin is facing a potential 20-year state prison sentence in connection with a high-speed Route 1 crash that killed an Edison High School junior in February. Prosecutors outlined their plea offer at a Middlesex County court hearing attended by grieving family and friends, while the teen, still dealing with serious injuries, appeared in a wheelchair and pleaded not guilty.
   

• U.S. Marshals Arrest 383 Violent Fugitives and Sex Offenders During Operation Forward Pressure and Operation Red Card (usmarshals.gov) — A major U.S. Marshals operation across New Jersey led to 383 arrests, including one suspect taken into custody in Iselin on an aggravated manslaughter warrant from Union County. The statewide push targeted violent fugitives and non-compliant sex offenders during the World Cup period, aiming to boost safety for residents and visitors alike.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Iselin! 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: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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