UCNJ’s board welcomes new member

UCNJ’s board welcomes new member

CRANFORD, NJ — The UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Board of Governors swore in five new members this fall, including John M. Toriello, of Westfield. At a joint meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Board of Trustees Chairperson Victor M. Richel welcomed the new members to the meeting […]

Cruz honored as NJYS TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year

Cruz honored as NJYS TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year

CRANFORD, NJ — New Jersey Youth Soccer continues its celebration of the 2024 NJYS Awards presented by RWJBarnabas Health, officially recognizing Diane Cruz of Cranford Soccer Club as the NJYS TOPSoccer Volunteer of the Year. TOPSoccer — The Outreach Program for Soccer — is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional and physical […]

The Cranford Woman’s Club presents first Leprechaun Lunch

The Cranford Woman’s Club presents first Leprechaun Lunch

CRANFORD, NJ — Green popcorn, props for selfies and an actual leprechaun will highlight the first Leprechaun Lunch. It’s presented by The Cranford Woman’s Club and will be at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., on Saturday, March 9, from 11 to noon. Julia Davis, marketing coordinator for the Cranford Woman’s Club, and a […]

Union County celebrates Women’s History Month

CRANFORD, NJ — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, has announced a live speaking event titled “One Woman’s Journey as an Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” featuring McCarter & English attorney Simone Wilson-Brito as guest speaker. Residents are welcome […]

Cranford’s Michel Daly wins the 106-pound finals at the Region 4 Tournament

Cranford’s Michel Daly wins the 106-pound finals at the Region 4 Tournament

UNION, NJ — The keys to success, according to Cranford High School sophomore Michael Daly: “working on offense a lot, keep working hard and conditioning.” All three were in play Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24, and assisted Daly in coming out on top in all three of his matches at Region 4 at […]

Cranford resident rocks New Jersey with his band, The Gutter Kings

Cranford resident rocks New Jersey with his band, The Gutter Kings

CRANFORD, NJ — The Gutter Kings are rocking crowds throughout New Jersey with the best rock tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond. But they don’t perform the overplayed songs you always hear. They’re more about the deep tracks and you’re more likely to hear from Badfinger, Ian Hunter and Warren Zevon. “Sometimes our […]

Cranford High School’s fierce foursome breaks swim record in boys 200 medley relay, twice

Cranford High School’s fierce foursome breaks swim record in boys 200 medley relay, twice

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford High School boys 200 medley relay team made waves by breaking its own school record during the 2024 Union County Tournament on Sunday, Jan. 21, at Rutgers University. The same relay team broke the previous school record just two weeks prior during a home dual meet against Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The […]

Diamondettes are ready to shine at recent competition

Diamondettes are ready to shine at recent competition

UNION/CRANFORD, NJ — It’s still February, but the batons are already twirling for Diamondettes Baton & Dance LLC, in preparation for the upcoming season. Roselle Park resident Giuliana Concetta Schultz, 5, represented the Diamondettes in Boston during President’s Day Weekend at the Freedom Cup Championships at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., about 11 miles from […]

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