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🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield’s Cannon Ball House brings 250 years of history to life

And check out A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp on the Springfield Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Springfield's Cannon Ball House brings 250 years of history to life
  • How a Springfield high school crew became an acclaimed indie band

Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union County Brings 250 Years of History to Life During Four Centuries in a Weekend Oct.17 and 18 (tapinto.net) — Springfield residents can step into local Revolutionary War history when Cannon Ball House opens for free tours during Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend on October 17–18. Along with signing a replica Declaration of Independence there, you can explore dozens of other historic homes, museums, and landmarks across the county, many offering kid-friendly activities, live demonstrations, and special exhibits tied to America's 250th anniversary.
   

• NJ Indie Band On Debut Album 'Umbrella' & More (stereogum.com) — A rising indie band now based in New York traces its roots back to Springfield where the members first bonded over music in high school and local hangouts. In this in-depth interview, they discuss how those Springfield years shaped their sound, the making of their lush debut album "Umbrella," and the creative experiments behind its distinctive textures and melodies.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Oak Knoll Beats Kent Place 6-0 in Summit Field Hockey Showdown (tapinto.net)
  • Alina Habba Set To Marry Turkish Billionaire Turhan Mildon: Reports (dailyvoice.com)
  • Three Oratory Prep Seniors Earn National Merit Commendations (tapinto.net)

Union

  • New Jersey's fall foliage forecast is in: Here's when leaves will hit peak color (news12.com)
  • Weekend nor'easter to bring rain, wind to Central Jersey (mycentraljersey.com)

Westfield

  • Pedestrian Hit, Killed By NJ Transit Train At Plainfield Station (patch.com)
  • Missing 80-Year-Old Man In Linden (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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