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Spotted on the Springfield calendar: Flower Arranging

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Springfield figures into Union County's new clerk nomination

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cooper wins Democratic nomination for Union County clerk (newjerseyglobe.com) — Union County Democrats have chosen Tahirah "Tai" Cooper as their nominee for county clerk, a race that includes backing from Springfield's Democratic municipal chairman and references to former clerk Joanne Rajoppi's past service as Springfield mayor. The decision shapes countywide election administration and highlights Springfield's ongoing role in Union County politics.
   

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  • Flower Arranging →
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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