? Patch AM: Middletown golfer Ryan McCormick's U.S. Open debut

What's up Middletown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ??? In today's newsletter:

• Middletown golfer Ryan McCormick's U.S. Open debut
• Saint Mary's Great Fair returns to Middletown
• Middletown's Belford Seafood Co-op sues over wind farm

Also on today's calendar: Carnival and 8 other events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a hairy cushion? ? (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy, breezy and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees. ? Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 66.
• Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

? News we're reading

? U.S. Open 2025: Chris Gotterup, Ryan McCormick repping Monmouth County at iconic Oakmont (app.com) ? Ryan McCormick, raised in Middletown is making his U.S. Open debut alongside fellow Monmouth County golfer Chris Gotterup. Both athletes proudly represent their New Jersey roots as they compete at the historic Oakmont Country Club.
   

? Saint Mary's Great Fair Set for June 23?28 in Middletown (themonmouthjournaleastern.com) ? The Saint Mary's Great Fair returns to Middletown from June 23-28, offering six nights of rides, food, and community fun at Mary, Mother of God Church. This beloved event supports the church's ministries and draws visitors from across the region.
   

? NJ Commercial Fishermen Sue Trump Admin. For Allowing Wind Farm To Proceed (patch.com) ? Middletown's Belford Seafood Co-op joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Empire Wind farm project, citing concerns about its impact on local fishing. The wind farm, located off Long Branch, faces opposition due to potential harm to marine life and interference with fishing activities.
   

? Upcoming Events in Middletown

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? Featured events ?

Friday June 13

• Rummage Sale
  Middletown Reformed Church, 121 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township
  9:00 am
• Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market
  First Avenue, First Ave, Atlantic Highlands
  10:00 am
• God & Country Patriotic Concert
  King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 14

• 2025 Chamber of Commerce Car Show
  First Avenue, First Ave, Atlantic Highlands
  10:00 am
• The Shore Shindig
  Windows On the Water at Surfrider Beach Club, 931 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 18

• LPN to BSN Seminar at Berkeley College
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

Sunday June 22

• Sailing Open House - Visit Boats in the Anchorage!
  115 1st St, Keyport
  2:00 pm

Tuesday June 24

• Open House at Berkeley College
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

Other local events

Thursday June 12

• Carnival
  Church of Saint Leo the Great , Newman Springs Rd , Middletown Township
  6:00 pm

Friday June 13

• Allenhurst Farmers Market
  , Allenhurst
  10:00 am
• Carnival
  Church of Saint Leo the Great , Newman Springs Rd , Middletown Township
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 14

• Hazlet Farmers Market
  1776 Union Ave , Hazlet
  10:00 am
• AAUW Used Book Sale
  Old First Church, 69 Kings Hwy, Middletown Township, NJ, 07748
  10:00 am
• Carnival
  Church of Saint Leo the Great , Newman Springs Rd , Middletown Township
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 21

• 14th Annual Taste of Highlands
  Huddy Park , 329 Bay Ave , Highlands
  12:00 pm
• Rhythm 'N Sound: Musical Revue
  Middletown Township Public Library , 55 New Monmouth Rd , Middletown Township
  2:00 pm

? Events Nearby

Thursday June 12

• Summer Pop-Up Camp ? Creative Learning Center
  Creative Learning Center , 160 Ave at the Cmns # 3 , Shrewsbury
  10:00 am
• Open Recreation
  Middletown, NJ Calendar , 50 Bray Avenue , Middletown
  3:00 pm
• NA's Summer Soiree!
  Naturally Aesthetic , 118 E River Rd , Rumson
  5:00 pm
• Tree Preservation Commission Meeting
  Little Silver, NJ Calendar , 480 Prospect Ave. , Little Silver
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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? Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BEWARE-Phony Travel Reservation Scams....
  with vacation season here, BEWARE of PHONY travel reservation SCAMs. Don't click on attachments as they have viruses to steal your BANKING data=? (Nextdoor Oak Knoll)

• Spar Group posted a job opening for Reset Merchandiser Traveler in Middletown. Apply here.
• Ascendo posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Holmdel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

? Nearby News

• Retro Gowned-Up Fair Haven Girl Grads ? Rumson-Fair Haven Retrospect (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com)
• Marie Roche Quigley (themonmouthjournaleastern.com)
• Manasquan boys lacrosse repeats as South Group 2 champion: 'So proud of these guys' (app.com)

• Close Call With A Sick Raccoon On The Henry Hudson Trail In Highlands, NJ (943thepoint.com)

• Brookdale to Host Inaugural "Breaking In" Lecture Featuring Batman Producer Michael Uslan (newjerseystage.com)

Ok Middletown! 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: A Wookie-cushion!
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