UNION, NJ — At a March 20 wrestling meet, the Bloomfield High School Bengals defeated the Union High School Farmers 57-24. Winning for the Bengals were William Ungermah in the 106-pound weight class via forfeit; Kira Pipkins in the 120-pound weight class via forfeit; Gerald VanBaelen in the 126-pound weight class with a pin against […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit announced the March 20 death of former Ward 2 Councilman Michael Vernotico, age 74. A longtime Summit resident, Vernotico died following complications sustained in a fall earlier in the week. Vernotico served the Summit community as a councilman for two terms, from 2006 through 2011, and as president […]
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department recently had its 2020 Fall Athletic Awards. The evening, sponsored by the Crusader Athletic Booster Club, was held virtually due to the pandemic. All the fall athletic teams’ seasons were highlighted by the coaches, and all athletes received letters and awards, to be delivered at a […]
ROSELLE, NJ — More than 50 local businesses are receiving personal protection equipment through the borough’s involvement in the Neighborhood Preservation Program. As part of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, Roselle secured a grant to support businesses in the North Chestnut Street Business District, which stretches between First and […]
UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional theater company in residence at Kean University, in partnership with Matheny’s Arts Access Program and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, will present “Plays by People” on Saturday, March 27, at 4 p.m. on Zoom. “Plays by People” will feature short works of prose, monologues, theatrical scenes and poetry […]
LINDEN, NJ — It was the day after Christmas 2020, and Keyon Harrold just wanted to go to breakfast with his 14-year-old son. But as they were walking through their hotel lobby in New York City, Harrold’s son was falsely accused by a young woman of having stolen her phone. The incident escalated into a […]
CLARK, NJ — Clark Recreation is running its ever-popular annual Coach Fire Basketball Clinic. More than 80 children, ranging in age from 5 to 13, attended the first session. Varsity ALJ players, varsity coaches and other basketball-affiliated people helped coach the children. The indoor event followed all the guidelines of the Health Department and the […]
FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood has announced that it has been chosen for a Community Planning Assistance Program by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association and New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to receive volunteer community planning assistance. Fanwood was formally chosen for the grant in November 2020. The volunteer planning team will examine […]
SUMMIT, NJ — St. Teresa of Avila Parish recently offered a donation on behalf of the parish to the First Aid Squad, to thank them for all they’ve done for Summit during the past year. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” has been the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad’s slogan for more than 50 years. Thanks to generous […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — St. Theresa School in Kenilworth collected more than 100 boxes of cereal for almsgiving during the season of Lent. The boxes will be donated to St. Theresa Food Pantry, but not before Sister Rachel Lauritsen, Christian Lomuntad and Ezekiel Qersdyn created a huge domino train of cereal in the gym. Photos Courtesy […]