Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scholarship Honors Cranford's Isabella Salas Through Her Love of Theater (tapinto.net) — A new scholarship in Cranford honoring Cranford High School student Isabella Salas has already funded three full-tuition spots for a local summer theater program and is now aiming to support 10 students. Created after Isabella and her friend Maria Niotis died in a 2025 crash, the fund helps Cranford-area families who couldn't otherwise afford C.A.S.T., and residents can donate online to expand its impact.
• Worrell's three rushing touchdowns power Cranford football past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Cranford football fans saw their team dominate Scotch Plains-Fanwood 40–14, with Gabe Worrell scoring three first-half rushing touchdowns and a balanced offense piling up over 230 rushing yards. Strong performances from Aidan Capizzi, Logan Murray, and a relentless defense kept Cranford in control from the opening kickoff, moving the Cougars to a 2–0 start to the season.
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🗞 Nearby News
Kenilworth
Mutz Madness Championship Trophy Presented to 4x Winner Massimo's Italian Deli in Kenilworth (tapinto.net)
Football; Dayton Hangs on to Beat Brearley, 14-7 (tapinto.net)
Westfield
Westfield Marching Band's Shako Day Fundraiser Returns Downtown (patch.com)
Multiple DWI, Warrant Arrests Reported In Westfield (patch.com)
Westfield City Council funds fire union contract, new police ATVs, co-responder grant (thereminder.com)
Maplewood
Around Maplewood: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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