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🌱 Why Hawthorne schools locked down after a stabbing at WCC

Coming up: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program on the Hawthorne Patch calendar

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Hawthorne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hawthorne schools locked down after a stabbing at WCC

Also on today's calendar: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with sunny spells, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Stabbed At Westchester Community College, 2 Suspects In Custody (dailyvoice.com) — Hawthorne families should know that Hawthorne Elementary School and the UPK program at Holy Rosary briefly went into secure lockout after a triple stabbing at nearby Westchester Community College's Valhalla campus; all students and staff remained safe. County Police say two suspects are in custody, a knife was recovered, and there is no ongoing threat, though the investigation continues and witnesses are asked to share information.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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