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In today's newsletter:

• Can you help Phillipsburg police identify the dog's owner?
• How much more will Warren County residents pay to heat their homes?

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 41.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phillipsburg Police Investigating Animal Abuse Case Involving Dog Found Abandoned on Sitgreaves Street (TAPinto.net) — Phillipsburg police are investigating an animal abuse case after a dog was found abandoned on Sitgreaves Street between Center Street and Limekiln Road, and they're asking residents for tips. Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. condemned what he sees as rising neglect cases, while prior records show many local impounds and suspected cruelty incidents. The dog is now safe with Phillipsburg Animal Control, and anyone with information is urged to call the non-emergency line.
   

• 88% Increase in Heating Oil Price Disproportionately Impacts Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon Counties (ridgeviewecho.com) — Heating oil prices have nearly doubled for Warren County households, hitting rural communities especially hard and leaving many unsure how they'll afford heat this winter. Experts blame global conflicts and refinery disruptions, warning high prices could persist for months. Local residents relying on oil are exploring alternatives, and those in need can seek bill assistance through LIHEAP via NORWESCAP in Phillipsburg.
   

📸 Around Phillipsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phillipsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
  Webinar - Online Presentation,
  2:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• October 13th Fatima Celebration with His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan →
  674 Mountain View Rd E, Washington Twp
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Haunted Birdhouses →
  Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do!, 260 S Main St, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
• Moonlit Slumber Craft- Dream pillows and Tarot →
  Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do!, 260 S Main St, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
• Moonlit Magik, Dream Pillows and Tarot →
  260 South Main Street, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
• Movie in Bentley Park - Jurassic Park
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  7:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! - Phillipsburg, NJ →
  Invertase Brewing Company, 51 Broad Street, Phillipsburg
  8:00 pm
• Invertase Brewing Company →
  Invertase Brewing Company, 51 Broad St, Phillipsburg
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Pork Roll Palooza →
  Phillipsburg NJ
  10:00 am
• Pork Roll Palooza 2026 →
  Phillipsburg NJ
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Hackettstown at Phillipsburg →
  Phillipsburg High School, 200 Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg
  4:00 pm
• Phillipsburg Open Space Meeting →
  Phillipsburg Senior Center, 310 Firth Street, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Eating Healthy on a Budget
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  12:00 pm
• Town Council Meeting →
  Envision Center Community Room, 535 Fisher Ave, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm

📣 Phillipsburg Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Phillipsburg. Apply here.
• McWane Ductile posted a job opening for McWane Ductile New Jersey-Production Supervisor in Phillipsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phillipsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Asbury

• The Wesley Heritage Tour–Last Day Part3 (patheos.com)

Belvidere

• Country Gate Players presents "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (newjerseystage.com)
• Football Player of the Week for Oct. 7: Gaudy numbers everywhere (lehighvalleylive.com)

Washington

• Irma Katherline King (sovanow.com)
• What's in the October 8 Summit BOE packet…and what isn't (nj21st.com)

Ok Phillipsburg! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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