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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Dem State Committee chair: Hudson County chair fingers Scutari as 'wanting to start a f***ing civil war'.. GoFundMe refunds $400K to donors in homeless vet scam.. Thousands of Bergen surgery center patients exposed to HIV, hepatitis.. Man beats impossible odds to win $1M with $5 bet in AC.. Olddoc posts some toons and notes the 'Oh Hellers' have descend in force; he will be busy for several days..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
PLAINFIELD
  • 2013 Murder:  Still no arrest in 2013 Christmas murder. -- TAPinto | Courier |
  • Barlow School:  Barlow School students visit Wardlaw-Hartridge. Read more here. -- I'm still trying to figure this story out.
  • Cresthaven Academy: Santa visit Cresthaven students on Polar Express Day. Read more here.
  • Lost Dog:  Shih Tzu Zenobia, aka Ze, lost in Plainfield. Read more here.
  • Luminaries: Luminaries lit up Netherwood Heights neighborhood. Read more here. -- 4,000 strong, it was spectacular.
  • Omega Psi Phi:  Omicron Chi chapter distributes toys to Plainfield kids. Read more here.
  • Union County:  Union County hosts 163rd annual reorganization meeting. Read more here.
  • Woodland Avenue:  Woodland Avenue traffic signal activate. Read more here. -- At Oak Tree Road.

OF INTEREST

  • Betting: Man beats impossible odds to win $1M with $5 bet in AC. Read more here.
  • 'Infection Control':  Thousands of Bergen surgery center patients exposed to HIV, hepatitis. Read more here.
  • Holiday Decorations:  Parisian Noel themed house wins Courier contest. Read more here. -- Especially the Louis IXV room.
  • Homeless Vet Scam:  GoFundMe refunds $400K to donors who got scammed. Read more here
  •  Scotch Plains: Live nativity animals return to Scotch Plains. Read more here.
  • Vaping: Another school district joins warnings after student becomes ill after vaping. Read more here.
  • Weehawken:  60-foot Jerry Lewis bobblehead to grace city park. Read more here. -- Turning Weehawken into a tourist destination.

STATE/NATIONAL

  • Analysis: Bottom line: Trump overshadows NJ political concerns and issues. Read more here.
  • Chris Christie: In this world, everyone remembers every little slight. Read more here.
  • Dem State Committee Chair --
    • Hudson County chair fingers Scutari as 'wanting to start a f***ing civil war'.  Read more here.
    • Murphy staffer discussed job after guv courted his support. Read more here.
  • NJ Finances:  Sweeney group's reports recommends cuts to make NJ fiscally stable. Read more here.
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RECENT BLOG POSTS

  • [OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts some toons and notes the 'Oh Hellers' have descend in force; he will be busy for several days. (12/24/18)
  • [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
  • [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch votes 'no' on the South Avenue East plan. (12/11/18)
  • [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Last performance of 'Black Nativity' at FUSP Sunday. (12/15/18)
  • [SEAN McKENNA]  My vote is for Ron Johnson on Nov. 6. (11/06/18)
  • [JACKIE]  Survivor: David v. Goliath season finale blog party. (12/19/18)
  • [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Black Nativity Holiday Bazaar at FUSP. (11/12/18)
  • [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield holds off Scotch Plains-Fanwood in defensive battle. (12/22/18)
  • [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] New! YouTube Channel by Plainfielder Carl Monopoli, featuring Plainfield wildlife. . Awesome possum (night camera) here. (11/11/18)
  • [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)
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