Editor's Note: Week in Review (Oct 19-23)

Cranford athletes anticipate county and state tournaments, and committee candidates await November 3. Here's a look at the events and issues that made the news this week:

Monday, October 19:

• Patch takes a look at St. Michael's construction project including the addition of a drainage system, handicapped elevator and bathroom, and new front steps and entrance.
• Cranford residents relax and enjoy some Brother John Brown at the Riverside Inn.
• Senior Alice Walker, who was born on the day the stock market crashed, believes in staying strong.
• The Lady Cougars volleyball team serves up a spirited win against Scotch Plains.
• The field hockey team defeats Union in overtime to clinch a playoff berth in the state tournament.

Tuesday, October 20:

• Cranford schools get a $5K grant for math education improvement.
• Another school program funded by grants, scholarships and donations helps struggling readers.
• Police arrest drivers after they fail to yield to pedestrians and traffic signals.
• Town committee candidates spar on key Cranford issues at Tuesday's debate.
• The undefeated Cougars score another win, this time against Dayton High School.
• Cranford's volleyball team wasn't so lucky.

Wednesday, October 21:

• Kilkenny offers open session Irish jams every Wednesday night. Anyone can join in.
• The field hockey team raises .
• A local mom suggests a few indoor playgrounds that pass her germ grade.
• The Cougars move to No. 6 in state rankings.

Thursday, October 22:

• Commissioner Dan Aschenbach backs candidate Kevin Illing in this letter to the editor.
• RNC chairman drops by to campaign for Chris Christie.
• A new store downtown will help you find your inner style.
• Scarecrows welcome downtown shoppers and commuters. Patch has photos of almost all 100-something of them.
• Freeholders choose to hold a debate in the Cranford municipal building.

Friday, October 23:

• Patch looks at what's ahead for the Lady Cougars field hockey team.
• Despite the economy, the Periwinkle's owner and her furry companion hold out hope for a better holiday season.
• Cranford football fans made the long drive to cheer their team to a win against Delaware Valley.
• The Lady Cougars are felled by the Hilltoppers.
• Ever strong, the Cougars score their 17th win of the season.
• With a victory over Westfield, the Cranford volleyball team moves on the the county semifinals.