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🌱 Patch AM: How did Cranford roll to a 40–14 football victory?

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Cranford roll to a 40–14 football victory?

Also on today's calendar: Join Us for the Sept. 12th Drive-Thru Food Collection – this Saturday! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Worrell's three rushing touchdowns power Cranford football past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Cranford football fans saw their team dominate Scotch Plains-Fanwood 40–14, with Gabe Worrell scoring three first-half rushing touchdowns and a defense that never let the Raiders get comfortable. Quarterback Aidan Capizzi added two scoring throws, while Logan Murray powered a strong ground game as Cranford moved to 2–0 with a balanced, confident performance.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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