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Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How is Rutherford alum Ryan Ward shaping WVU's tight end plans?
  • How much money could Rutherford gain from the American Dream tax fight?

Also on today's calendar: Frequency Reset Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WVU Football Injury Updates for Pair of Important Tight Ends (wvsportsnow.com) — A former Rutherford High School standout, tight end Ryan Ward, is working back from injury and is expected to return to practice soon for West Virginia University. Ward, once a three-star recruit and top-12 New Jersey prospect, could see a bigger role this season, giving Rutherford fans another reason to follow WVU football.
   

• American Dream faces $25M tax fight with Meadowlands towns (therealdeal.com) — Rutherford is one of several Meadowlands towns saying the American Dream megamall owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-promised payments. East Rutherford is leading a broader $25 million tax dispute, with a proposed settlement on part of the bill expected to be considered in late September. Rutherford's share, routed through the state sports authority, has reportedly not been paid.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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