CRANFORD, NJ — Several Girl Scout Troops of Cranford have come together to create a vegetable garden that will provide healthy options to those in need throughout the community. The garden is a result of the “Sow What?” Girl Scout Leadership Journey for Senior Level troops in ninth and 10th grade. The journeys encourage girls […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education officially hired Richard R. Corbett as the superintendent of schools June 15. His current, interim term expires June 30, and his three-year term begins July 1. “Change does not happen overnight and we have to continue on the progress we’ve made,” Roselle Board of Education President Candi […]
Here is the Union-Essex roster for the first Union-Essex vs. Middlesex All-Star Baseball Game, scheduled to be played Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at Kean University in Union. 2017 UNION/ESSEX COMINATION ALL-STAR TEAM: PITCHERS: Danny Wilkinson (LH), Scotch Plains, sophomore Gordon Graceffo (RH), Cranford, junior Ryan Cardona (RH), Livingston, junior Matt Ciccone […]
When the Union Wildcat Soccer Camp made its debut in 1998, it was the only venue of its kind in town. From Weber Field to Biertuempfel Park to Rabkin Park, the camp is still going strong with two week-long sessions in July marking the 20th anniversary. “The reason I started this camp was because my […]
LINDEN, NJ — Representatives of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture visited Linden High School with New York Jets linebacker Josh Martin on June 2 to honor the school as a division champion of the Jets PLAY 60 “Eat Right, Move More” program. The Jets PLAY 60 “Eat Right, Move More” program, a partnership between […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit has voted to become a sanctuary congregation, with an aim of serving immigrants and discouraging the use of harsh deportation measures and unjust enforcement. The congregation approved a resolution on the issue on June 4 at its annual meeting attended by 105 voting members. The unanimous […]
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BASEBALL STANDINGS FOR 2017 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Gov. Livingston (8-2) – champions 2-Westfield (6-3) 3-Scotch Plains (5-4) 4-Cranford (5-5) 5-Elizabeth (3-7) 6-Union (2-8) Not played: Scotch Plains at Westfield MOUNTAIN DIVISION (5 schools): 1-Summit (6-2) – champions 2-Union Catholic (5-3) Johnson (5-3) 4-New Providence (4-4) 5-Linden (0-8) VALLEY DIVISION […]