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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Scotch Plains-Fanwood still seeking first win after tough loss

Also, don't miss Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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What's up Scotch Plains! 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:

  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood still seeking first win after tough loss

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Home & Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Worrell's three rushing touchdowns power Cranford football past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood's football team fell 40–14 to Cranford, remaining winless despite putting up two first-half scores before being shut down after halftime. Cranford's strong rushing attack and relentless defense limited Scotch Plains-Fanwood's offense, leaving Raiders players and fans looking ahead to regroup and chase their first victory of the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saturday Concert: Vocalist Ellen La Furn at the Library —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Library Talk: Understanding AI —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Library Event: Rank The Desserts (and learn about Ranked-choice voting) —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Destination Pet posted a job opening for Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity) in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Four Candidates Compete for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education: Q&A with Sonali Barve (tapinto.net)
  • Girls Volleyball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sweeps Oak Knoll Behind Balanced Attack and Renewed Energy (tapinto.net)
  • Berkeley Heights and Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Terrace II Review and ESCO Award (nj21st.com)

Westfield

  • 2 Westfield Students Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com)
  • Who Made Westfield High School 4th Marking Period Honor Roll for 2025-26 (tapinto.net)

Edison

  • Metuchen's 23rd Annual Back To School Prayer Rally Set For Friday (patch.com)
  • Indian Restaurant That Replaced Menlo Park Diner Closes After Fire (patch.com)

Ok Scotch Plains! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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