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Coffee Shops Announce Closures, One Plans Relocation
Lifestyle
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Several cafes are announcing closures or pauses: West Wittering’s Story by the Beach plans to shut for winter and reopen in spring 2027, while Philadelphia’s Thank You Thank You will leave Jewelers Row and move to a larger location. Westfield Station Cafe has closed after nine years, and Fort Wayne Coffee Club will end its Huntington storefront service while continuing delivery, its mobile cart and other operations.
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AddamsFest Turns Charles Addams' Hometown Into Halloween Destination
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Westfield, New Jersey, is celebrating its connection to cartoonist Charles Addams, whose hometown landmarks helped inspire the Addams Family’s macabre world. The town’s annual AddamsFest has grown into a Halloween destination, featuring themed displays, events and spooky-home competitions.
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Nicole Hardy
Westfield's AddamsFest sounds like the perfect low-key way to enjoy Halloween without big crowds.
Gustavus Adolphus Niagara Union and Shippensburg post swim wins
Sports
— Oct 17, 2026
Gustavus, Niagara and Shippensburg teams posted meet victories, with Gustavus winning its dual against Luther and Shippensburg sweeping Fairmont State and California (Pa.) on the women’s side and defeating Fairmont State on the men’s side. Niagara swimmers won five events in a tri-meet, while Union’s women beat Roberts Wesleyan and Westfield State but lost to Smith.
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Sewer Breaks Disrupt Roads, Close Charleston Greenway
Environment
— Oct 21, 2026
Sewer main repairs have disrupted travel in several communities: a section of Robbins Drive in Rapid City is closed through Friday, while eastbound Route 28 in Westfield remained shut as crews completed emergency work. In Charleston’s West Ashley, crews repaired a recurring sewer-line break and reopened the Greenway, though sewage contamination prompted warnings to avoid nearby marshes and waterways until testing confirmed safe conditions.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
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Stranger Saves Teen Hit by Car, Then Disappears After Rescue
Reporting
— Dec 2, 2021
Lily Irigoyen, 14, from Escondido, California, was headed to Westfield North County Mall with a friend to do some shopping on May 23 when Irigoyen’s life was turned upside down. As she was crossing a street — using a…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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$350 Million Sports Scandal Ends In Disturbing Twist
Indiana
— Jul 23, 2025
A sports memorabilia empire built on promises and glossy signatures came crashing down this week in Indiana, leaving collectors stunned and authorities piecing together a story that feels almost unreal. In Westfield…
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EXCLUSIVE: How State’s Bureaucracy Turned Its Wrath On Cops Opposing COVID Mandates
COVID-19
— May 30, 2026
When Massachusetts cops showed up at Bob Burch’s door in November 2021, he suspected the visit had something to do with COVID-19 rules. The Westfield-based web designer had ruffled feathers in the Massachusetts State…
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Tragedy: Student, 19, Plunged to Death While Trying to Help Girl at Mexico Hotel
Reporting
— Mar 26, 2023
Mystery turned into tragedy as the cause of death of an Ohio State student from New Jersey was revealed. The college announced earlier this month that Henry Meacock, of Westfield, New Jersey, died during spring break…
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