๐ฑ How a Linden police pursuit ended in a devastating family crash
Linden, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Linden! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. โ๏ธ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- How a Linden police pursuit ended in a devastating family crash
- How Linden stunned Union with a last-second Senior Night miracle
Also on today's calendar: New Jersey Department of Corrections Recruitment Open House โ Middlesex County College (10/29) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? ๐ค (Answer below!)
โ๏ธ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 42.
- Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Gaby Guzman, Jose Majano hurt in head-on crash on East Linden Avenue (newsline.com) โ A Linden family, including a 3โmonthโold now in a coma, was severely injured when an SUV fleeing police hit their sedan head-on near East Linden Avenue and Clinton Street on October 5. Authorities say the SUV driver faces serious assault charges as investigators review the police pursuit and crash circumstances, and legal experts urge victims to be cautious with insurance companies. 
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โ Featured events โ
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New Jersey Department of Corrections Recruitment Open House โ Middlesex County College (10/29) โ
Middlesex County College (West Hall - Parkview Room) โ 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08818,
4:00 pm
Thursday October 29
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Other local events
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Board Meeting โ
LRSA Headquarters, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden
12:00 pm -
Halloween Bingo โ
Linden Free Public Library, 31 East Henry St, Linden
6:30 pm -
Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Chevys Fresh Mex โ
Chevys Fresh Mex, 1150 S Stiles St, Linden
9:00 pm -
Hope in Action Raffle โ
Galloping Hill Caterers, 1085 Galloping Hill Rd, Union
7:00 pm -
It's a Family Affair โ
Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel St, Woodbridge Township
3:00 pm -
Good Company โ
Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood
6:00 pm -
Beginner Mahjongg โ
Linden Free Public Library, 31 East Henry St, Linden
10:00 am -
Adult Craft Club: Basket Weaving โ
Linden Free Public Library, 31 East Henry St, Linden
6:30 pm -
Morning Makers Craft Club: Basket Weaving โ
Linden Free Public Library, 31 East Henry St, Linden
10:00 am -
Mental Health First Aid Training โ
John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden
8:00 am -
Board Meeting โ
LRSA Headquarters, 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
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๐ฌ Chatter
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๐ Nearby News
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- Early Voting Begins Saturday in Union Ahead of Nov. 3 Election (TAPinto Union)
Rahway
- Rahway's Franklin Elementary Students Learn from Rahway Fire Department (TAPinto Rahway)
- A Kind Start to the School Year at Roosevelt Elementary in Rahway (TAPinto Rahway)
- Rahway's Roosevelt Elementary School Promotes Kindness and Unity During Annual โWeek of Respect' (TAPinto Rahway)
Newark
- Drivers Near Newark Pay More For Gas Than NJ Average, Reports Say (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" โ He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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