SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Board of Education recognized 21 newly tenured teachers and support staff during a celebration at Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School auditorium before the board…
Scotch Plains–Fanwood Regional School District celebrates newly tenured teachers/staff
Linden outreach programs win two honors at NJ School Communication Awards
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools won two awards at the annual New Jersey School Communication Awards, the third straight year the district has taken home multiple honors. District communication…
Lieutenant governor calls the Institute of Music for Children the ‘best-kept secret in New Jersey’ at ribbon-cutting event
ELIZABETH, NJ — Imagine 2025 was a magical night under the stars in support of the nonprofit organization the Institute of Music for Children, with performances from the school’s students,…
‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ welcomes all in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — “Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey Through Union County’s History” took place on Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17, at more than 30 historic…
‘Safe Streets Campaign’ introduced at Cranford Township Committee meeting
CRANFORD, NJ — During her mayoral remarks at the Cranford Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty introduced the “Slow Down in Our Town: Anti-Speeding and…
Kean University installs Repollet as 18th leader
UNION, NJ — Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet was installed on Thursday, Oct. 14, as the 18th leader of the university in a campuswide ceremony attended by Kean faculty…
Fifth-grader’s kindness helps struggling newcomers at Linden school
LINDEN, NJ — Imagine showing up for your first day of school and not only do you not know anyone, but you can’t understand a word that anyone is saying.…
Rotary Club of Westfield collects used bikes to recycle to Honduras
WESTFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, Oct. 9, The Rotary Club of Westfield collected used bicycles to send to Honduras. Bicycle collection Chairperson Warren Rorden said he was very pleased with…
NJYS announces inaugural artist-in-residence program with award-winning jazz musician Dennis Mackrel
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Dennis Mackrel, assistant chairperson and professor of jazz studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, will teach a series of free in-person…
Summit mayor to appoint police captain as acting chief, effective Dec. 17
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest will appoint Police Capt. Steven Zagorski to the position of acting chief of police, effective on Friday, Dec. 17. Zagorski will assume the…
Union County celebrates Columbus Day with a flag raising
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Although Columbus Day is officially celebrated on the second Monday of October, which was Oct. 11 this year, the Union County Board of County Commissioners and…
Union High School baton-twirling coach stands out in community
UNION, NJ — Union High School coach Nicole Marie Placca brings something unique to the school’s students: the art of baton twirling. Teenagers and even younger children can now benefit…
Union County Emerald Society honor Irishman and Irishwoman of the Year
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Emerald Society President Bill Singer, right, congratulates Union firefighter and New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association President Eddie Donnelly on being named Irishman of…
Virtual session in Mountainside addresses traffic light concern
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — During a virtual work session on Tuesday, Oct. 5, Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli and council members discussed whether or not a traffic light is needed at the…
$58,000 donation from Phillips 66 funds science kits for Linden’s second-graders
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Public School District has received a $58,000 donation from Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery to support the district’s science curriculum. The funds will be used to…
New behavioral health residence unveiled as Trinitas in Elizabeth meets CCBHC criteria
ELIZABETH, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center recently unveiled New Day Residential, a home for at-risk teen girls. Located on the third floor of the Trinitas Plaza Building in Elizabeth,…
Union County College celebrates completion of Roy W. Smith Theater renovation
CRANFORD, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Union County College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of a massive renovation of the Roy W. Smith Theater on the…
Undefeated Cranford wins against undefeated Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — There’s no better way to back up your 5-0 record than by going…
Hillside outlasts resurging Delaware Valley to win 21-19
HILLSIDE, NJ — All-purpose athlete Darson Jeanty made three individual plays that were critical to the…
Roselle Park continues tough season with game against New Providence on Oct. 15
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — After hanging tough with one 4-1 squad, the Big Central Conference’s Division…
Aggressive Rahway defeats Warren Hills 27-7
RAHWAY, NJ — Sometimes stats do tell the story, painting an accurate picture of the events…
Colonia overpowers Linden and wins a hard-fought battle, 23-14
LINDEN, NJ — On the second-to-last play of the third quarter, senior Davante Burroughs came up…
Dayton fights back but is still topped by Manville, 28-27
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — No football game is decided in the first quarter. That’s true, as…
Hillside rolls to a decisive victory against Voorhees, winning 40-7
HILLSIDE, NJ — Muwaffaq Parkman didn’t wake up on Saturday, Sept. 25, thinking he was going…
Union blanks archrival in 34-0 home opener
UNION, NJ — This was one of those “no messing around” home openers for the Union…
Crusaders fall at home to South River, 26-7
CLARK, NJ — The visiting South River High School football team went right after Arthur L.…
Union and Linden use week off to prepare for upcoming home games
UNION / LINDEN, NJ — Getting a week off at any time in the season can…
Trailing by 14 points, Cougars march back and win in OT
CRANFORD, NJ — The home team was already trailing by more than one possession as the…
Dayton blanks Highland Park 34-0 in Scotch Plains
SCOTCH PLAINS / FANWOOD, NJ — Perhaps instead of Group 1 football, it should be called…
Summit defeats a diminished Elizabeth, 39-12
SUMMIT, NJ — Pinned deep in its own territory late in the first half of its…
Despite early lead, Hillside falls to Bernards, 14-7
PISCATAWAY, NJ — An unusual first half on Sunday, Sept. 5, at Rutgers Stadium saw Hillside…