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🌱 How Jo Dee Messina’s new album leads her back to Carteret

Carteret, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Carteret! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jo Dee Messina’s new album leads her back to Carteret

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jo Dee Messina Reveals Inspiration That Led Her to Create 'Bridges' (everythingnash.com) — Jo Dee Messina’s new album “Bridges” fuels a headlining tour that includes a stop at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on June 12, 2026. She explains how personal changes, from parenting to health battles, shaped the songs, and promises a set mixing her biggest ’90s hits with fresh material.
   

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  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Sitar NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Carteret. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Clark

  • Dangerous Heat Hits Clark Area Through Friday: What To Know (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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