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

Be sure to catch Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk on the Watchung Patch calendar

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Greetings Watchung! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

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.
   

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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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