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Thursday May 21st Patch AM

Good day Perth Amboy! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Perth Amboy’s bats and arms punched a ticket to the GMC final
  • Perth Amboy man charged in major Secaucus auto theft investigation
  • Perth Amboy man among those charged after Middlesex Borough dirt bike chaos

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cool, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 55 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rivera powers Perth Amboy past Calvary Christian in GMC Invit. semis (nj.com subscription) — Perth Amboy softball fans just saw Amaya Rivera ignite a 9-1 home semifinal win over Calvary Christian, sending the Panthers to the Greater Middlesex Conference Invitational final. Rivera went 3-for-3 with four runs, while strong pitching limited Calvary Christian to two hits despite 16 strikeouts from their starter.    

• Secaucus Police Blotter, May 11 (patch.com) — A Perth Amboy resident was among those arrested in last week’s Secaucus police activity, facing multiple charges tied to alleged auto theft and trafficking after an investigation into stolen vehicles. The blotter also details several unrelated arrests on warrants, shoplifting, drug possession, and criminal mischief around Secaucus during the same period.    

• Middlesex County Men, Teens On Dirt Bikes Refused To Stop For Police, Cops Say (patch.com) — One of the men charged in a Middlesex Borough dirt bike and ATV eluding case is listed as being from Perth Amboy, tying this regional incident to local residents. Police say six adults from several towns face second-degree eluding charges, while three teens from nearby communities were charged with resisting arrest after allegedly riding recklessly and ignoring officers’ commands.    

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🗞 Nearby News

South Amboy

  • Universal Windows Direct of New Jersey to Showcase 2026 Curb Appeal Trends at South Amboy Showroom (desmoinesregister.com)
  • Coaches announce GMC Baseball Senior All-Academic Team for 2026 (cjsportsradio.com)

Woodbridge

  • Ten Woodbridge Police Officers to Receive Valor & Meritorious Service Awards (tapinto.net)
  • Baseball: Woodbridge Outlasts Colonia, 5-0, in 12 Innings (tapinto.net)
  • New Jersey's 23 best Filipino restaurants in New Jersey, ranked for 2026 (nj.com)

Clark

  • Clark Pushes Back On State ADU Bill As NJ Towns Fight Trenton Housing Mandates (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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