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What's up Cranford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cranford traffic stop uncovered a 21-round gun and distribution stash?
  • How did Cranford's volleyball squad lose this nail-biter in three sets?
  • Cranford dentist to be honored at Maplewood's Power Swing Classic

Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Five Pennsylvania men busted with loaded 21-round gun and distribution-level marijuana in Cranford (shorenewsnetwork.com) — An early-morning traffic stop at North and Springfield avenues in Cranford led police to arrest five Pennsylvania men after allegedly finding marijuana packaged for distribution and a firearm loaded with 21 rounds. Officers pulled over a 2016 Infiniti for traffic violations, then recovered the drugs and weapon, with all five suspects now facing narcotics and weapons charges and held at Union County Jail.
   

2. Unipn Catholic Volleyball Squad Beats Cranford in 3 Sets (tapinto.net) — Cranford High School's girls volleyball team fell in a tight three-set battle to Union Catholic, dropping the deciding set 25-23 after evening the match in the second. The recap highlights standout performances from Union Catholic players and notes the program's broader educational mission, offering Cranford fans context on a hard-fought loss to a nearby rival.
   

3. ETV's 5th Annual Power Swing Golf Classic (tapinto.net) — A Cranford dentist, Dr. Maryse Manasse of Executive Dental Studio, will be honored as Empower The Village's 2026 Rising Star Entrepreneur at the Power Swing Classic in Maplewood on Sept. 28. The full-day fundraiser features golf, a paint-and-sip, vendor marketplace, networking reception, and dinner, all aimed at boosting small businesses and economic empowerment across New Jersey.
   

4. Republicans are now the 'elitist' party, voters say (chicagotribune.com) — A Cranford resident is among several voters describing why they now see Republicans, not Democrats, as the more 'elitist' party, based on their experiences under Donald Trump. The story uses new national polling and interviews from around the country to explore shifting views on which party better represents ordinary people and economic concerns.
   

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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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