What's up Hillsborough! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Hillsborough Single Mom Facing Breast Cancer Seeks Help With Bills (patch.com) — Hillsborough residents are rallying around single mom Caitlin Quinoñes, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram and now faces surgery, lost income, and mounting medical bills. A GoFundMe has been launched to help her cover treatment, household expenses, and insurance costs while she recovers and cares for her 13-year-old daughter.
• Usual Suspects Look to Contend for Garden State Gymnastics Crown (onnj.com) — Hillsborough High's gymnastics team enters the 2026 season ranked fourth statewide after winning a 12th sectional title, a second straight Skylands Conference crown, and placing fifth at states last year. With all-state standouts Emily Minetti and Erin Gengler returning and Coach of the Year Nicole Razzano leading the squad, local fans can expect another strong run as the season opens this week.
• New Jersey Meteorite That Crashed Through Roof Reveals Ancient Salt and Amino Acids (time.news) — A Hillsborough homeowner's quick thinking after a meteorite crashed through a bedroom ceiling in 2024 has given scientists an unusually pristine space rock to study. New analysis shows the meteorite holds ancient salt crystals and hundreds of amino acids, offering rare clues about early solar system chemistry and how space rocks may have delivered life's building blocks to Earth.
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