Editor's Note: Week in Review (Sept. 21-25)

This week's victories come in the form of new school grants, a deathmatch against Knotweed, and an end to the Cougars' losing streak. Here's a look at the events and issues that made the news:

Monday, September 21:

• School officials narrow down their Cranford High School principal candidate list from 150 to 15. 
• Patch offers a little story about a man, his all-terrain quad, and his fight against Japanese Knotweed in Lenape Park.
• Cranford schools receive over . 
• Lady Cougars conquer North Plainfield at a field hockey game that ends 4-0.
• Three first-graders present their kindergarten survival guide to a Board of Education crowd.

Tuesday, September 22:

• This real estate outlook compares Cranford statistics from before and during the recession, and now. Turns out it's not so dreary afterall.
• Technical difficulties push the DMC office to extend its Scarecrow Stroll application deadline.
• Boys soccer wins another game for an as-of-yet perfect season.
• The winning streak continues for the Cougars as the co-ed cross country team flies by Rahway and Johnson.

Wednesday, September 23:

• Union County officials say they're not ready to say that Cranford has a deer population problem.
• Police report points to two traffic stops that led to two DWI arrests last week. 
• A former Cranford resident is arrested after he reportedly tried to break into a home. Police are still investigating any connections this arrest may have with other burglaries in the area.
• Academy students go on patrol.
• Lady Cougars volleyball falls to Roselle Catholic.
• A Cranford resident sent us a photo and info on the Lady Cougars' win against Kent Place in field hockey. If you're at a Cranford sports game, take a photo and send me a final score and I'll post it too.
• Officials present the Master Plan to the public. The next meeting will be held on September 30.

Thursday, September 24:

• Patch takes a look at the speed demons behind your 911 calls. 
• A local mom tries to decide whether to send her . 
• Kent Place falls once again to the Cougars, this time in a soccer game.