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Hulk Hogan's Attorney Representing Westfield Student Filing AI Nude Photo Lawsuit Hulk Hogan's Attorney Representing Westfield Student Filing AI Nude Photo Lawsuit
Hulk Hogan's Attorney Representing Westfield Student Filing AI Nude Photo Lawsuit The family of a high school student from Westfield has filed a lawsuit against her peer who allegedly made A.I. nude images of her and shared them with classmates. The lawsuit was filed after the student and her family found out no criminal charges were to be filed against the defendant in the suit and other witnesses did not cooperate with police, according to the complaint.  The plaintiffs are asking $150,000 for each image that was disseminated.  The student is represented by Shane Vogt, a Florida based litigator, whose clients have included Hulk Hogan and Sarah Palin, and Joh…

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by Sam Barron
Neighbors
Maui Wildfires: Community Rallies Around Westfield Native Maui Wildfires: Community Rallies Around Westfield Native
Maui Wildfires: Community Rallies Around Westfield Native Amy West, a native of Westfield, lost her home and belongings in the wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Now Westfield is helping out one of its own. A fundraiser has been created for West, who has lived in Lahaina since 2019. As of Tuesday, August 15, $12,575 has been raised. West plans on staying in Maui to help people however she can. Since the fire she's volunteered to help transport people and critical supplies. To view the fundraiser, click here.

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by Sam Barron
Business
Westfield's The Farmhouse Closing After 16 Years Westfield's The Farmhouse Closing After 16 Years
Westfield's The Farmhouse Closing After 16 Years The Farmhouse in Westfield is closing its doors. After 16 years in business and 12 at its current location, owner Kelly Richardson announced on Instagram on Wednesday, Aug. 9, the furniture store will shut its doors on Sunday, August 13 at 5 p.m. "This has been a heartbreaking decision for me to make, however, we simply aren't able to outlast the current climate and circumstances that we face," Richardson, who has owned the store for the last two years, said. Richardson said The Farmhouse will fulfill all of its orders and will be keeping its outlet and warehouse open to allow for deliveri…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic
Customer Revives Popular Union County Diner Crippled By Pandemic A family-owned Westfield staple will remain in business, thanks to a mass community effort that raised nearly $40,000. It started with loyal Vicki's Diner customer Patricia Steckler, who started a GoFundMe for struggling owners Peter and Helen Rentoulis, who have helmed the diner for more than two decades. “Vicki's Diner is a joyful gathering place in downtown Westfield,” reads the fundraiser. “Peter and Helen Rentoulis…welcome everyone with warmth, humor, and delicious food.  "Sadly, since March and the pandemic, they have depleted their savings in order to pay their staff …

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by Valerie Musson