Bloodoath of the Patriots — New Book from Cranford Author Ben Chewey

A veteran finds herself torn between oaths she took to her country and her family. That’s the premise of Bloodoath of the Patriots, a book published this year by Cranford resident Ben Chewey.

On this week’s episode we talk about the book, his time in Cranford schools, both as a student and a substitute teacher, and his plans for future literary endeavors. 

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Ben Chewey

Cranford’s Connection to an Infamous 1890s Murder in New York City

On this week’s episode I’m revisiting an 1891 murder case in Lower Manhattan. Over 133 years later, the case still draws interest. A Cranford resident, George Damon, played a role in this unsolved crime.

How Brown is the co-author, along with his wife Nina, of a book about the homicide, East Side Story: 1891 Murder Case of Carrie Brown and he’s my guest on this week’s podcast.

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How Brown

Calvary Lutheran Church Calls Kathryn Irwin as New Pastor

Following the retirement of Rev. Carol Lindsay, who served the congregation for many years, Calvary Lutheran Church has called Rev. Kathryn Irwin to be pastor. Cranford Radio chatted with Pastor Kat about her growing up years in rural Pennsylvania, why she decided to become a pastor and about her personal journey identifying as queer.

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Pastor Kat Irwin