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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/15/2026 (insidernj.com) — Caldwell residents should know their council has voted to continue funding police trailers, a decision that affects local public safety operations and spending. The statewide political briefing also tracks growing scrutiny of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, major races, and local government moves across New Jersey, but Caldwell's police funding choice is one of the most immediate hometown impacts.
• Sister Gerardine Mueller, O.P. Celebrates 105th Birthday (caldwell.edu) — Caldwell residents can share in a special milestone today as Caldwell University celebrates beloved art professor and Sister of St. Dominic, Sister Gerardine Mueller, on her 105th birthday. A 1954 graduate, she founded the university's visual art and design department, created iconic stained glass on campus, and inspired generations of local artists, earning the Mueller Gallery naming in her honor.
• Caldwell field hockey scores early and often to best Verona (nj.com subscription) — Caldwell High School's field hockey team stayed perfect with a dominant 5-0 shutout over Verona in West Caldwell, powered by two goals each from Gia Preziotti and Adriana Brown. The Chiefs jumped out with three first-quarter goals, outshot Verona 18-6, and got six saves from goalie Eliza Lima to secure the clean sheet and move to 5-0.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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