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  • Did officials get the final call right in Cranford's win over Rahway?

Also on today's calendar: Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saturday Big Central Roundup: No. 6 Bridgewater-Raritan wins lone league game, with two others now on Monday; controversial ending at Cranford-Rahway tilt (cjsportsradio.com) — Cranford football's 14–7 win over Rahway is under the microscope after a controversial final play at Madden Field, where clock timing and a near goal-line catch sparked debate. The roundup explains what video from multiple angles shows, why officials likely ended the game, and how other Big Central Conference teams fared this weather-affected weekend.
   

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Westfield

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Maplewood

  • Around Maplewood: Political Scandal + ICE Near School + Airport Delays (patch.com)

Ok Cranford! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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