Summit HS alumnus receives two award nominations

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School Alumnus Keyshawn Reese has received two nominations for the Television Academy Foundation’s 42nd College Television Awards. The foundation’s annual College Television Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges across the country. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the red carpet awards […]

Kean University alumnus named artist-in-residence

Kean University alumnus named artist-in-residence

UNION, NJ — Kean University alumnus and contemporary fine artist Ricardo Roig, Class of ’08, will become Kean’s next artist-in-residence, following a unanimous vote by the university board of trustees this month. Roig, who developed his signature style of art as a student at Kean University, creates innovative, colorful hand-cut prints. As the artist-in-residence, he […]

Three Summit police officers receive promotions

Three Summit police officers receive promotions

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the promotion ceremonies for three members of the Summit Police Department in Common Council chamber on Wednesday, March 1. Lt. Michael Treiber was promoted to the rank of captain, Sgt. Christopher Medina was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Officer Jeffrey Peer was promoted to the […]

Arthur L. Johnson High School gets unplugged

Arthur L. Johnson High School gets unplugged

CLARK, NJ — On Friday, March 3, Arthur L. Johnson High School students participated in the National Day of Unplugging. Teachers provided lessons without the use of Chromebooks, Brightlinks and other technologies that are generally used during the school day. During lunch, students were provided with conversation starters and were encouraged to engage in conversation […]

2023 Polar Bear Plunge is a winter delight

2023 Polar Bear Plunge is a winter delight

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Union County Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 73 sponsored the “Secret Squirrel 73” team to participate in the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights. This year was the 30th year for the event and featured more than 7,500 plungers and 567 teams. A total of $2.6 […]

Vehicle crashes into Union Center cafe

Vehicle crashes into Union Center cafe

UNION, NJ — A minivan crashed into Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union at 8:35 a.m.on Tuesday, March 21. Police said the driver hit a parked car and then crashed into the cafe’s storefront door and windows, breaking the glass. No one was injured inside the cafe. The driver, who was alone […]

Summit achieves Sustainable Jersey certification

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit has been awarded silver level certification from Sustainable Jersey for 2022. The process is the culmination of a yearlong effort to document programs and policies in Summit that aim to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, stimulate local economies, and increase resiliency and progress toward an equitable society. “Municipalities that achieve […]

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