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And on the Wyckoff Patch calendar - Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood

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Hi Wyckoff! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Heritage Manor keeps landing on Newsweek's best nursing homes list
  • Wyckoff cheerleaders got a big-league moment at Ramapo's Community 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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsweek Places 65 New Jersey Nursing Homes on Its 2027 Best-in-America List (communitynews.org) — Heritage Manor in Wyckoff has been named one of Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in America for 2027, marking its seventh straight year on the prestigious list. Operated by Christian Health, the facility earned recognition based on federal quality metrics, professional recommendations, accreditations, and resident satisfaction, offering local families added reassurance as they weigh long-term care options close to home.
   

• A Long-Awaited Victory for Northern Highlands (onnj.com) — Wyckoff 7th- and 8th-grade cheerleaders joined Ramapo High's squad on Community Night, performing under the lights in a big rivalry game atmosphere. Northern Highlands' football team snapped its losing streak to Ramapo with a 27-17 win, while both schools' cheerleaders delivered championship-level routines that highlighted local talent and gave younger athletes a memorable taste of high school spirit.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Rutherford football rolls past Glen Rock for road win (nj.com)

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  • Iodine-Based Surgical Hand Scrub Market Forecast to 2035: Rising Surgical Volumes to Fuel Expansion (indexbox.io)
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Waldwick

  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood Student Performs at Monterey Jazz Festival With JAZZ HOUSE Big Band (TAPinto.net)
  • Senses Fail at Warsaw on December 18th and 19th - (mxdwn.com)
  • Chip City Shutters Ridgewood Location as Company Closes All Stores (boozyburbs.com)

Ok Wyckoff! 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: "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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