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  • How Oakland's young cheerleaders lit up Ramapo's big rivalry night

Also on today's calendar: Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• A Long-Awaited Victory for Northern Highlands (onnj.com) — Oakland's 7th and 8th grade cheerleaders joined Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff squads on Community Night, cheering alongside Ramapo High School's state-champion cheerleaders during a packed rivalry game. Northern Highlands' football team finally snapped its losing streak to Ramapo, winning 27–17, and both schools now look ahead to tough matchups later this month.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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