OUT OF COMMISSION…Several crews from Union County respond to a three-alarm blaze on 563 Westfield Avenue in Westfield, affecting the Westfield Family Practice of Dr. John Tabachnick and three apartments. No injuries were reported. Chief Dan Kelly said it would be months until the building is habitable.

SPIRITED BOUT…Raider Nick Giannaci, top, works on Randolph’s Mike Suk in a spirited bout at 189-lbs. Giannaci, who defeated Suk, 6-4, in overtime at the Patriot duals, won again, this time by a score of 10-6..
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Rock: Appelbaums Get Break at Indie Rock
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Book Nook: "The Mittens"
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WILD WEATHER…A tornado was spotted on the evening of Friday, January 7 over Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. The picture of the funnel, which never touched down, was taken by Sandra Circle resident Joan Adamowitz from her driveway at 5:20 p.m.

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