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🌱 Patch AM: How Cranford’s girls pulled off their clutch win over Watchung Hills
Happening soon: Cranford Jaycees Winter Blood Drive on the Cranford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How Cranford’s girls pulled off their clutch win over Watchung Hills
Also on today's calendar: Cranford Jaycees Winter Blood Drive and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Cranfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 47, low: 35.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girls Basketball: Cranford Defeats Watchung Hills, 44-39 (tapinto.net) — Cranford High’s girls basketball team edged Watchung Hills, 44–39, to move above .500, powered by strong performances from Brooke Bentrewicz and senior guard Lily Costello. The Cougars dominated the boards and now look ahead to a home matchup against Gov. Livingston on Tuesday, giving local fans another chance to cheer them on.
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📸 Around Cranford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cranford
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- SHOULDA 7:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. New Providence (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Wrestling: MS vs. Arthur L. Johnson (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Bowling: Varsity vs. Union Catholic Regional (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:00 pm - Ice Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Madison (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
4:45 pm - Basketball: Girls JV vs. New Providence (Home)
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
5:30 pm - SHOULDA 7:00
Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford - District Choral Night
Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
7:00 pm - Cranford Jaycees Winter Blood Drive
VFW Post 335 , 479 South Avenue East , Cranford
10:00 am - Australian Guitar duo Ziggy and Miles will perform in Westfield on Sunday, January 18
414 E Broad St , Westfield
5:00 pm - Click, Clack, Moo
Wilkins Theatre , 1000 Morris Ave , Union
11:00 am - Dedication with Roger Peltzman
Wilkins Theatre , 1000 Morris Ave , Union
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Sunday January 18
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
MaMa, a cat who went missing in Cranford, NJ, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 days, 21 hours. Message from Owner: "She is… (Nextdoor Cranford) - The Clark Record Riot ANNUAL vinyl digging session!
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- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Cranford. Apply here.
- Roselle Board of Education posted a job opening for Nita Lowey 21st Century ESL Teacher (1) in Roselle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenilworth
- Kenilworth Recap: Panichi to Serve 3rd Term as BOE President, Girls Basketball Team Shines, Victory for Boys Basketball & More (tapinto.net)
- Kenilworth Public Library January 2025 Adult Programs (tapinto.net)
- Michigan Deli Lunch Specials January 12 (tapinto.net)
Westfield
- Let The Games Begin: Westfield High School Grad Competes on ‘Beast Games 2' (tapinto.net)
- Westfield Firefighters Respond to SUV Hitting Wall of House (tapinto.net)
- Basketball Recap: Somerville Extends Road Winning Streak to Four (maxpreps.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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