🌱 Patch AM: Meet the five Watchung Hills students now in line for scholarships

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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the five Watchung Hills students now in line for scholarships
• See which Watchung Hills runners cracked New Jersey's Week 1 honor roll

Also on today's calendar: Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a brief morning shower, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Five Watchung Hills Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (tapinto.net) — Five students from Watchung Hills Regional High School, which serves Watchung and nearby towns, have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for their standout academic performance and service. Principal Dr. William Librera praised the group as strong representatives of the school community, and the honor positions them to compete for finalist status and potential scholarships.
   

• Boys cross country honor roll, Sept. 9: Fastest times from Week 1 (nj.com subscription) — Several Watchung Hills cross country runners, including Nolan Holliss and Caleb Apuzzo, posted some of New Jersey's fastest early-season 5K times, earning spots on NJ.com's Week 1 honor roll. The statewide list showcases top performances by class, giving Watchung-area families a snapshot of how their local team stacks up this fall.
   

📸 Around Watchung

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watchung

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk →
  Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater
  9:00 am
• Grand Opening of Gina's Tennis World →
  649 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Drew Empty Nester Semester: Digital Literacy and Pop Culture →
  Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Mahjong Meetup
  North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
  6:00 pm
• Adult Book Discussion - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
  Watchung Library Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Outdoor Activities
  North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch -
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Donate Goods to the Somerset County 4-H Association Rummage Sale →
  Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Donate Your Unwanted Items to the 4-H Rummage Sale →
  Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Donate Your Unused Items to the 4-H Rummage Sale →
  Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Somerset County 4-H Association Rummage Sale →
  Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Somerset County 4-H Open House →
  Ted Blum 4-H Center of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Harvest Festival & Artisan Market →
  Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Payroll Specialist in Warren. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Plainfield

• Plainfield Students Return to School as District Kicks Off 2026-27 Year (tapinto.net)
• Plainfield Quick Chek sells $224K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot ticket (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• A New Generation of Teachers Takes Root in Newark as Teach For America Marks 35 Years (tapinto.net)

Scotch Plains

• When the Sirens Stop: Remembering the People Who Ran Toward the Fire (tapinto.net)

Warren

• Warren 9/11 Memorial Service Marks 25 Years Since Attacks (patch.com)

Ok Watchung! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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