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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Scotch Plains Mother Remembers Son Matthew Horning 25 Years After 9/11

Coming up on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar: Community Worship & BBQ

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Coffee in hand, Scotch Plains? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Scotch Plains mother shares 25-year journey of loss after 9/11
  • Why 2,977 flags now cover Union Catholic's Scotch Plains front lawn
  • How Union Catholic's home opener turned into a dominant statement win

Also on today's calendar: Community Worship & BBQ and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scotch Plains Mother Remembers Son Matthew Horning 25 Years After 9/11 (patch.com) — Scotch Plains residents are invited into a deeply personal reflection as local mother Diane Horning remembers her son Matthew, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks and never identified. In a message shared through the township's weekly council column, she describes how community support and the Scotch Plains memorial continue to sustain her family 25 years later, even as public memories of that day begin to fade.
   

• Union Catholic Honors Victims Of 9/11 With 2,977 American Flags, One For Every Life Lost (VIDEO) (tapinto.net) — Union Catholic in Scotch Plains has covered its front lawn with 2,977 American flags, each representing a life lost on 9/11, as part of a memorial and prayer service. Students, staff, and alumni joined to create the display, giving younger residents a powerful, local way to reflect on the attacks' lasting impact.
   

• Union Catholic Volleyball Squad Wins Home Opener (tapinto.net) — Union Catholic's volleyball team in Scotch Plains opened its home schedule with a straight-set win over Gov. Livingston, staying unbeaten at 2-0. Local players like Ayla Burke, Melanie DeWitt, and Sabrina Capati led a balanced effort that showcased strong serving, setting, and blocking in front of the home crowd.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Tunnel to Towers Runners Stop in Fanwood During 485-Mile 9/11 Remembrance Run (tapinto.net)
  • Worrell's three rushing touchdowns power Cranford football past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com)

Clark

  • Clark 5K Nears $1 Million Fundraising Milestone For Myeloma Research (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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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