CRANFORD, NJ — The Girl Scouts of Cranford Service Unit 48 has announced that 24 of its members recently earned the Silver Award, which is the highest honor a Cadette…
Girl Scouts of Cranford honors Silver Award recipients
Summit police chief announces his end-of-the-year retirement
SUMMIT, NJ — After 25 years in law enforcement, Summit Police Chief Andrew Bartolotti on Tuesday, Sept. 7, notified Mayor Nora Radest and members of the Common Council of his…
Hero teacher saves group of students from runaway car at Linden school
LINDEN, NJ — On the first day of school at Joseph E. Soehl Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 8, it was the quick thinking of an attentive teacher that saved…
Union County commissioners remember Sept. 11 at anniversary ceremony
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — To commemorate that fateful day 20 years earlier when terrorists hijacked four airliners, resulting in the collapse of the World Trade Center’s twin towers, damage to the…
‘Year One’ deftly explores one family’s relationships in 1933 Germany
By Daniel Jackovino, Staff Writer UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional acting company in residence at Kean University, has resumed production after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus with the staging…
Union BOE president found in violation of school ethics
UNION, NJ — When the New Jersey School Ethics Commission found Union Board of Education President Ronnie McDowell in violation of school ethics, McDowell said his violation was human error.…
Roselle Park teacher named Union County Teacher of the Year
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — When the New Jersey Department of Education announced the 2021-2022 county Teachers of the Year on Wednesday, Aug. 25, the educator chosen to receive the award…
NJDA expands spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, includes Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher announced Aug. 30 that the New Jersey Department of Agriculture has added five counties to the spotted lanternfly quarantine…
Remnants of Hurricane Ida ravage towns in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The remnants of Hurricane Ida swept into New Jersey on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and left many with flooded homes. As of Tuesday, Sept. 7, there were…
Kean University senior VP awarded top science research honor
UNION, NJ — Kean University Senior Vice President for Research Jeffrey H. Toney has been named a fellow of Sigma Xi, the prestigious Scientific Research Honor Society. Toney, who is…
VACNJ’s new exhibitions to focus on work by indigenous artists
SUMMIT, NJ — The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will open two new exhibitions on Saturday, Oct. 9, that examine the interconnectivity of the human body, land and water.…
HACE celebrates six months of Jobs Plus Program in New Jersey
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth’s Jobs Plus Program is marking six months of operation in Mravlag Manor. Since its inception in February 2021, the…
Back-to-school informational session in Union addresses COVID-19 concerns and more
UNION, NJ — After more than a year of virtual schooling thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the return to school in Union for in-person learning was addressed with a back-to-school…
Leaders at Roselle Public Schools gear up for new school year at retreat
ROSELLE, NJ — It is no secret that being an educator during the pandemic is challenging. That’s why the Roselle Public Schools are focused on the social and emotional wellness…
Rebuilding Warriors receives $4,250 from Linden company’s Good Neighbor Fund golf outings
LINDEN — Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery’s Good Neighbor Fund committee organized two golf outings; employees, employees of other companies and individuals participated in the outings and sponsored signs. Jeff Mullins,…
CASA of Union County salutes its volunteer child advocates at barbecue
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Union County, the only local nonprofit advocating for youths from birth to age 21 involved in the child welfare system due…
Borough of Roselle promotes police officers and appoints firefighters
ROSELLE, NJ — Borough Hall was filled with proud family members and community members as the Roselle Borough Council promoted two police officers and appointed two firefighters at its regular…
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…
Union Farmers are looking to take it all the way this year
UNION, NJ — For the first time since the 1994 season — when legendary head coach…
Summit Hilltoppers hoping experience gained last year will pay off this season
SUMMIT, NJ — Last year was a learning curve like no other for the Hilltoppers. A…
After last year’s challenges, Roselle Park ready to get back to normal and win
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — After Greg Dunkerton served as a longtime assistant at Governor Livingston and…
Roselle’s Rams now guided by former NJ Player of the Year seeking to take team to next level
ROSELLE, NJ — Ibrahim Halsey was a fixture at his alma mater, Elizabeth High School, serving…
Rahway football fields young team, looking to three returning starters as leaders
RAHWAY, NJ — Prepare to learn a lot about the Rahway Indians on a week-to-week basis.…
Linden Tigers have veterans, size, experience to make this a special season
LINDEN, NJ — There are plenty of veteran players, big guys to do the necessary blocking…
Hillside Comets: ‘meat and potatoes’ of squad is offensive line
HILLSIDE, NJ — You want to try to get to quarterback Caleb Salters? Good luck. In…
Gov. Livingston Highlanders needed something to feel good about and got it
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston Highlanders needed something to feel good about immediately following…
Dayton Bulldogs are about building relationships to move forward
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Football has always been handled with a certain fragility at Jonathan Dayton High…
It won’t be easy to get past Cranford’s offense
CRANFORD, NJ — Here are the numbers opposing defensive linemen will need to get past if…