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π± State police investigate fatal late-night motorcycle crash in Upper Freehold
You won't want to miss Drinkin' Wine, Feline Fine at Cream Ridge Winery on the Upper Freehold Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- State police investigate fatal late-night motorcycle crash in Upper Freehold
Also on today's calendar: Karma Day @Cream Ridge Winery and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJ Man Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle, State Police Say (patch.com) — A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night after crashing on County Road 27 in Upper Freehold Township, where state police say he lost control, hit roadside structures, and was ejected. The 41-year-old Chesterfield resident died from his injuries, and troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Freehold
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★ Featured events ★
- Drinkin' Wine, Feline Fine at Cream Ridge Winery →
Cream Ridge Winery, 145 County Road 539 ALLENTOWN NJ - ALSO, Cream Ridge
12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Karma Day @Cream Ridge Winery →
Cream Ridge Winery, 145 County Road 539 ALLENTOWN NJ - ALSO, Cream Ridge
12:00 pm - Brick Memorial JV Football @ Allentown →
Allentown High School, 27 High St, Allentown
10:00 am - The Dust-Ups @ Lambertville Sunflower Festival 2026 →
Bellemont Farm, 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Sunday September 6
📣 Upper Freehold Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rooted Nature Camp →
MadHorse Equestrian Center LLC, 229 E Colliers Mill Rd, New Egypt
9:00 am - Grice MS - Grice on the Go: Neighborhood Supply Visits (rain date)
Hamilton Township School District 90 Park Avenue , Hamilton, NJ 08690
5:00 pm - Rain Date BF Popsicles on the Playground
Lawrence Township Public Schools Ben Franklin Playground
5:30 pm - VB Summer Camp - Girls
Chesterfield Indoor Recreation 16 Fenton Lane Park, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
6:30 am - Barnegat Varsity Football @ Allentown →
Allentown High School, 27 High St, Allentown
9:00 am - Summertime Weekly Drop-In Craft →
Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch, 119 New Egypt Allentown Rd, New Egypt
10:30 am - The Market at Adventure Crossing →
Adventure Crossing USA, 515 Monmouth Rd, Jackson Township
10:00 am - RIVER FEST YOUTH ART CONTEST WORKSHOP →
Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton Township
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Allentown
- Allentown Porch Fest Offers Music, History (towntopics.com)
Robbinsville
- Record Breakers (Again): Rotary of Robbinsville Hamilton Delivers 218 Supply Filled Backpacks (tapinto.net)
- Cutting Class? Robbinsville Superintendent Announces Resignation Just Weeks Before New School Year (tapinto.net)
- Princeton High Improves Standing in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings (tapinto.net)
Lawrenceville
- Mercer Co. To Celebrate Local 'Jeopardy!' Champ At Lawrence Library Event (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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