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🌱 Patch AM: Blood Drive Coming To Cranford In January

Coming up: January Food Collection on the Cranford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Cranford blood emergency sparks urgent community drive this month
  • Cranford jury backs cop’s retaliation claim over stalled promotion
  • How a Cranford voice led New York City’s historic mayoral inauguration

Also on today's calendar: January Food Collection and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 52, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Blood Drive Coming To Cranford In January (patch.com) — Cranford residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves on Jan. 18 as the Cranford Jaycees host a blood drive at the Cranford VFW Hall amid what local first responders call a regional blood emergency. With walk-ins welcome and clear eligibility guidelines, organizers stress that winter illnesses and holidays have sharply reduced donations, making local participation especially important.
   

2. Cranford Cop Denied Promotion Over Politics: Jury (patch.com) — A longtime Cranford police sergeant, now lieutenant, convinced a jury that former Chief Ryan Greco retaliated against him over political ties, leading to a $17,800 award for lost promotion-related earnings. The case, which cleared former Mayor Brian Andrews and found no broader township liability, highlights internal tensions in Cranford’s police promotion process and ongoing debate about politics in local government.
   

3. Cranford's Bernie Wagenblast Lends Her Voice to Zohran Mamdani Inauguration (tapinto.net) — A familiar Cranford voice just helped usher in New York City’s new mayor. Longtime resident and Cranford Radio founder Bernie Wagenblast served as the official announcer for Zohran Mamdani’s historic inauguration, drawing on her decades as the iconic “stand clear of the closing doors” subway voice and her growing visibility as a transgender woman in public life.
   

4. Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Troy Conover (tapinto.net) — A standout Westfield High goalie with roots at Cranford Hockey Club is being recognized for backstopping his team to recent tournament wins. He credits his years in Cranford and Montclair programs, steady preparation, and love of the game’s fast pace for his success on the ice.
   

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    Friday January 9
  • Bowling: Varsity (Date Changed to 01-05-26) vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Away)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    4:00 pm
  • Wrestling: JV vs. Governor Livingston (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    5:30 pm
  • Owl Moon Storytime and Hike at Hanson Park
    Hanson Park , The Hanson House , 38 Springfield Ave , Cranford
    6:00 pm
  • WBA in Wilson School Gym
    Wilson Elementary School , 301 Linden Avenue , Westfield
    6:00 pm
  • Wrestling: Varsity vs. Governor Livingston (Home)
    Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
    6:30 pm
  • Julia Gagnon
    Crossroads , 78 North Ave , Garwood
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday January 10
  • FIDDLER AUDITIONS 10:00AM
    Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
    • Sunday January 11
  • SHOULDA 12:00-6:00
    Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford

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