East Windsor Daily: What You Need To Know Today, Aug. 27

EAST WINDSOR, NJ — Hey, people of East Windsor! It's me, Sarah Salvadore, your host of the East Windsor Daily.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 74 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in East Windsor:

1. Shore Conference Football Top 10: Here are the preseason rankings (Asbury Park Press)
2. East Windsor Police Blotter For Week Of August 25, 2021 (MidJersey.News)
3. The Brave Way: 2021 Manalapan High School Football Preview (shoresportsnetwork.com)
4. Terrorist Enemy Kills At Least 12 U.S. Service Members In Afghanistan (wpgtalkradio.com)
5. Guide: Where to go apple picking in New Jersey (News 12 Bronx)
6. What's happening in the Central Jersey area this weekend and beyond (Aug. 27-Sept. 2) (nj.com)
7. East Windsor Chamber Of Commerce: Healthcare Provider BLS CPR Initial Certification & Renewal (Press Release Desk)
8. East Windsor Chamber Of Commerce: EMT Initial, EMR Initial And EMR To EMT Bridge Course Beginning On October 5, 2021 (Press Release Desk)
9. East Windsor Chamber Of Commerce: Icons Of Music Mural Coming To Broad Brook Opera House (Press Release Desk)
10. East Windsor Chamber Of Commerce: Honor A Vet With A Memorial Green Walkway Paver (Press Release Desk)
11. Mercer County Park Marina Closed Due To Flooding (East Windsor Patch)
12. MCCC - MCCC's College VOICE Student Newspaper Earns Awards from Society of Professional Journalists (MCCC News)
13. Vehicle Crashes Overturns And Burst Into Flames On NJ Turnpike In East Windsor (MidJersey.News)
14. Mercer County Goverment: Airport Manager Named Aviation Group President For 2022 (Press Release Desk)
15. Girls Tennis: Singles players to watch for in 2021 (nj.com)

Today in East Windsor

• Outdoor Mini Scientists: Five Senses (11:00 AM)
• Indoor Visible Mending - Hightstown Branch - Mercer County Library System (3:00 PM)
• Saturday Night @ the Movies: Pollyanna (2003) (8:00 PM)

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East Windsor Patch Notebook

• East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #1: "It is with deep regret that East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #1 and East Windsor Rescue Squad District #2 announce the passing of John Brooks. John was a lifelong resident of East Windsor Township and served his community helping others. He pr..." (Facebook)
• East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #2: "Sneak peek of E46 Engine arrived in NJ, going for graphics." (Facebook)
• East Windsor Regional School District: "Welcome to East Windsor Regional School District! Today is the first day of our New Teacher Orientation. We are so excited to welcome everyone on board and look forward to a great 21-22 school year!" (Facebook)
• East Windsor Regional School District: "A clip from Hightstown High School Marching Band program's preview show. We can't wait to see the final show later in the fall!" (Facebook)
• New Jersey Youth Soccer Association: "New Jersey ODP recently completed Stage 1 and Stage 2 tryouts ahead of its State Team Selection and traditional ODP cycle for the 2021/22 season. More than 1,500 players attended tryouts across all age groups, which is the highest total ..." (Facebook)
• Kelly's Heroes: Fighting Pancreatic Cancer: "Happy #NationalDogDay to Buster, Papaya, Lulu and all the pooches who help us wage hope for pancreatic cancer." (Facebook)
• East Windsor Rescue Squad 146, District II: "It is with deep regret that the East Windsor Rescue Squad District II and East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. #1 announces the passing of beloved Chief John Brooks. John passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Forever Assistant Chief 146, Rest..." (Facebook)
• Ethel McKnight Elementary School PTO: "Don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Next week the doors of EMK will be open for Self Guided Tours. This will allow you and your child/children to get familiar with the building set up for the 2021-2022 school year. Take a stroll throu..." (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Attention all Walk To End Alzheimer's participants! There's only a few days left! Raise an additional $50 or more on your walk page between August 23-30 and you will receive our 2021 ALZ Mask." (Facebook)
• East Windsor Rescue Squad 146, District II: "Rest in Peace John. Forever, Assistant Chief 146. You will be missed and you will be forever in our " (Facebook)
• New Jersey Youth Soccer Association: "New Jersey ODP recently held a two-day Summer Skills Camp for current ODP players. Over 150 NJYS ODP players attended the sessions that were focused on skill development. Read: bit.ly/3BmVP7D" (Facebook)

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— Sarah Salvadore

About me: Field Editor at Patch, New Jersey. Covering Princeton, Lawrenceville, East Windsor, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Edison and Metuchen. Have a news tip? Please reach out to me at sarah.salvadore@patch.com

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