Union County’s Senior Citizens Virtual Art Exhibit showcases artists age 60 and older

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents the Union County 2021 Senior Citizens Virtual Art Exhibit, showcasing 125 original works created by residents age 60 and older. The exhibit can be viewed on the Union County website at ucnj.org/senior-art. “The Senior Citizens Virtual Art Exhibit provides senior artists in our […]

Kean University homecoming draws spirited Cougar crowd

Kean University homecoming draws spirited Cougar crowd

UNION, NJ — Kean University alumni, students, family and friends brought Cougar spirit to the Homecoming Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 16, enjoying games, music and a beautiful fall day as the university celebrated a festive return to campus after a year of remote learning during the pandemic. Crowds of students and alumni wearing Kean gear […]

Union County announces 2021 children’s recreation grant awards for municipalities

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that grants have been awarded to 20 municipalities for improvements to recreation resources for children, through the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. In addition, 19 municipalities were awarded matching grants for planting new trees through the Greening Union County program. Both grant programs are […]

Roselle Borough Council promotes four firefighters

Roselle Borough Council promotes four firefighters

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Borough Council promoted four firefighters to new positions at its regular meeting at Borough Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The borough elevated Adrian Perez and David Sheekey to the rank of provisional fire battalion chief, while William Benkovich and David Guadiane were promoted to provisional fire captain. “I’d like to […]

Union County announces 2021 ‘Preserve Union County’ Historic Preservation Grant awardees

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that 10 historic preservation projects in eight different municipalities will receive grant money in 2021 as part of the Preserve Union County program, administered by the Union County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. “Funding from Preserve Union County helps our […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office announces election hotline to protect voting rights

UNION COUNTY, NJ — In advance of New Jersey’s Nov. 2 general election, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced Oct. 22 that the public may call the U.S. Attorney’s Office election hotline at 888-636-6596 to report threats against voters, threats against election workers or any other activities that would interfere with a citizen’s right […]

Girl Scouts of Cranford honor Bronze Award recipients

Girl Scouts of Cranford honor Bronze Award recipients

CRANFORD, NJ — The Girl Scouts of Cranford Service Unit 48 honored four troops for earning the Bronze Award, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can achieve. The awards were earned while the troops were in fourth and fifth grade, but the recognition ceremony was delayed to accommodate COVID-19 safety protocols. “The Bronze Award […]

Patriots’ Night in Clark lights up the town

Patriots’ Night in Clark lights up the town

CLARK, NJ — The first Clark Patriots’ Night lit up the skies over Arthur L. Johnson High School on Friday, Oct. 15. The event, designed to honor veterans, was hosted by Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, the Clark Township Council, Superintendent Ed Grande, the Clark Board of Education and ALJ Athletic Director Gus Kalikas. Prior to the […]

Scotch Plains–Fanwood Regional School District celebrates newly tenured teachers/staff

Scotch Plains–Fanwood Regional School District celebrates newly tenured teachers/staff

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 meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14. “We are very proud of all the teachers and staff receiving tenure,” said Joan Mast, superintendent of Scotch Plains–Fanwood Public […]

Linden outreach programs win two honors at NJ School Communication Awards

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 coordinator Gary Miller accepted the awards on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the event at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. He received the following 2021 […]