ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Borough Council announced the promotion of Capt. Stacey Williams to chief of police, effective on Sunday, Aug. 1, following the retirement of Brian K. Barnes.…
Roselle appoints Williams as new police chief
Hillside seeks to decrease number of municipal judges, request denied
HILLSIDE, NJ — When the Hillside government recently attempted to decrease the number of municipal judges from two to one, Assignment Judge Karen M. Cassidy did not grant approval, saying…
Cranford mayor closes street without permission from NJDOT
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty is under fire for her recent decision to close Eastman Street to create a pedestrian mall, despite the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s…
Rotary Club and Optimist Club work together for Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Rotary Club of Westfield and the Optimist Club of Westfield have been working together for many years for the benefit of Westfield. The Optimist Club focuses…
Historical photos of Union County parks on view in Union County parks
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Visitors to Union County parks can take a walk back through history, as a traveling display of historical photographs makes its way from one park to…
Overlook Medical Center opens new Bouras Emergency Department entrance, celebrates ENA Lantern Award
SUMMIT, NJ — Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center marked the opening of its redesigned Bouras Emergency Department entrance in Summit on Thursday, July 15, just days after the department…
Union County earns national achievement award for virtual programs
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Department of Parks and Recreation received a 2021 Achievement Award from the National Association of…
Soup Kitchen 411 partners with state PBA, local police depts. to serve free meals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Soup kitchens, food pantries, houses of worship, local nonprofits, community outreach groups and municipal health departments have all accepted meals in large quantities from Soup Kitchen…
Cranford artist creates children’s novel to inspire love of history
CRANFORD, NJ — In 1972, when he was a student at the Newark School of Art, John Quinn was painting an underwater scene for an illustration class when a tiny…
Roselle Park community rallies behind hopeful teen who is fighting against paralysis
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park community has shown its support for 14-year-old Isaac Lima, a cheerleader for Central Jersey Allstars in Kenilworth, after he suffered an injury during…
Retired police sergeant is awarded L.E.A.D. Lifetime Achievement Award
KENILWORTH, NJ — Law Enforcement Against Drugs, a national nonprofit organization committed to protecting children from the risks of drugs and bullying, awarded retired Police Sgt. Anthony Manderichio from Kenilworth…
Star Cranford High School football player heads to Indianapolis
CRANFORD, NJ — Will Fries is moving to Indiana soon, for work. The Cranford native and former Cranford High School football player was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts during the…
Roselle Park council members bid farewell to borough historian, welcome successor
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A resolution accepting the resignation of Patricia Butler as borough historian and appointing Gary Augustine in her stead was made at the Roselle Park Council meeting…
Roselle Public Schools kick off summer programs
ROSELLE, NJ — Many Roselle Public Schools students have started their learning-filled summer as in-person summer programs kicked off around the district. The district is offering a variety of programs…
Girl Scouts of Cranford earn prestigious gold awards
CRANFORD, NJ — Three accomplished young women were recently awarded the most prestigious award in Girl Scouts. Julia Love, Amanda Newport and Desiree Santos each earned the Gold Award and…
Kenilworth district announces new assistant principals for its two schools
KENILWORTH, NJ — School’s out, but two new assistant principals are in at Kenilworth Public Schools. Veteran Kenilworth child psychologist Carol Carrara has been hired for the position at Harding…
Summit celebrates the Fourth of July fireworks, food and fun
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s 74th annual Fourth of July celebration began on Sunday, July 4, with a flag-raising ceremony at noon at Soldiers Memorial Field. The day was busy with…
Clark Girls Softball 8U Blue Crushers crush their opponents
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Girls Softball 8U Blue team celebrates a hard-earned championship victory against…
Linden Parks and Rec presents spring soccer awards
LINDEN, NJ — On Saturday, June 26, Mayor Derek Armstead presented the Department of Parks &…
Clark women’s softball league had great season
CLARK — The Clark Recreation women’s softball league has enjoyed eight weeks of great sportsmanship and…
Arthur L. Johnson High honors its spring 2021 athletes
CLARK — On Thursday, June 3, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had its 2021 Spring…
Mountainside’s D’Angelo is honored as MKA’s Essex scholar-athlete
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside resident Danny D’Angelo, who has been a three-sport star at Montclair Kimberley…
Union High School athletes receive recognition for excellence
UNION, NJ — Union High School recently announced that senior Joy Enaohwo has been selected to…
2021 winter athletic awards are presented in Clark
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, May 14, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department had its 2021…
Roselle’s Abraham Clark High School appoints new head football coach
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Public School District has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Halsey as…
Linden HS wrestlers host their first-ever outdoor match
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School wrestling team honored its seniors with a special Senior…
UCC women’s basketball team named NJCAA region champions for fourth consecutive year
CRANFORD, NJ — Union County College’s women’s basketball team won the title of National Junior College…
Globally ranked teenage fencing champ to compete in world championships in Egypt
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Lola Possick, a 15-year-old Garwood Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy student-athlete and…
More than 30 local athletes are recognized at Signing Day event
UNION COUNTY — More than 30 high school athletes from northern and central New Jersey realized…
Three-sport athlete from Mountainside is MKA’s winter Captain’s Award winner
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Captain’s Award is given out each season to that captain…
Union Farmers fall to Bengals at March 20 wrestling meet
UNION, NJ — At a March 20 wrestling meet, the Bloomfield High School Bengals defeated the…