CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson alumnus Zack Sandler, Class of 2016, recently met up with Bruce Springsteen at the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park. According to Sandler, who is a producer for Danny Clinch and the Transparent Clinch Gallery, “Springsteen walked straight to the stage, picked up a guitar and set the tone […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On April 21, 2020, Summit Police Department Officer Anthony Pyzik was on patrol when his police department vehicle was struck head-on by a suspect operating a stolen motor vehicle. Pyzik’s injuries from the collision were severe. His hard-fought recovery required seven major surgeries to repair femur, hip and wrist fractures; multiple spinal […]
CLARK, NJ — The Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey recently named Clark Public Schools Athletic Director Gus Kalikas the DAANJ Sectional Award of Merit Recipient representing the Central Section. The DAANJ cited Kalikas’ “outstanding achievements, dedication to student-athletes and professionalism throughout his career as an Athletic Administrator.” Kalikas will be honored at the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway’s Police Department is at the forefront of internalizing instruction for its officers in the new state-approved jujitsu training course. Led by Sgt. Scott Rayack, who has a black belt in jujitsu, training is currently underway at the Rahway Recreation Center to prepare select officers to be assistant trainers when the full […]
CLARK, NJ — Students in Laura Bundy’s driver education class at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark met Judge Gary Bundy, Laura Bundy’s father, on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Judge Bundy has been the municipal court judge in Roselle Park and Garwood for about 14 years. He spoke to the students about several topics concerning […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead recently joined representatives of Accurate Builders and Developers, fellow municipal officials, and other dignitaries for the grand opening of Citizen Linden, a new rental community located just steps from the train station in Linden. Citizen Linden introduces 234 modern rental residences complemented by lifestyle amenities, 4,500 square feet of […]
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Sal Bonaccorso and Township Council members recognized the 2021 Clark Reign girls soccer team at the final council meeting of the year, on Monday, Dec. 27. The recreational club team had a season that included 180 goals scored, with only 21 scored against. The team was also the fall 2020 mid–New […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education welcomed three new members at the annual Roselle Public Schools reorganization meeting, held virtually this year on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Gisselle Bond, Yessica Chavez and France D. Cortez, all of whom were elected in November, were sworn in via Zoom for three-year terms. The new members join […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents who are interested in improving the environment can learn how to create a conservation project in their community by joining the Rutgers Environmental Stewards volunteer program. The program helps members of the public learn specific steps toward having a positive impact on the local ecosystem. “Whether you are […]
CLARK, NJ — The winners of Clark’s annual house decorating contest have been announced by Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. Twenty-eight homes entered the contest, which had three categories for entry. In the end there were four winners, as two families tied for Overall Favorite. “It is so much fun to see all the work residents […]