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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Scotch Plains Firefighters Visit Schools For Fire Prevention Week (patch.com) — Scotch Plains families can expect to see local firefighters visiting kindergarten and first-grade classrooms next week as Fire Prevention Week kicks off, bringing safety lessons directly to students. Councilman Roc White is urging residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home escape plans, and practice meeting spots so the community is better prepared for emergencies.
• Scotch Plains-Fanwood Student Performs at Monterey Jazz Festival With JAZZ HOUSE Big Band (TAPinto.net) — A Scotch Plains-Fanwood high school musician recently took the stage at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival as part of the JAZZ HOUSE Big Band, showcasing local talent on a major national platform. Sixteen-year-old saxophonist and woodwind player Mia Coscarello joined fellow New Jersey students for multiple performances, reflecting the strong jazz education pipeline connecting Scotch Plains to world-class venues.
• Noblecilla scores twice, South Plainfield wins second straight, doubling up Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 28-14 (cjsportsradio.com) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood's football team fell 28-14 on the road at South Plainfield Friday night, despite a strong rushing touchdown and a kickoff return that briefly tightened the score. Local fans can see how the Raiders battled back, who made key plays, and what coaches and standout players said afterward as the team looks to regroup for the next matchup.
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