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Roselle Catholic students receive positive message from guest speaker at freshman orientation

By editor on October 11, 2012 ROSELLE

DiCrescenzo, a Columbia University Hall of Famer, is nationally ranked steeplechase, cross country runner

ROSELLE – “Hey there, Delilah” is what Roselle Catholic High School students enjoyed an opportunity to say or sing when professional runner Delilah DiCrescenzo made a recent appearance in The Lions’Den. DiCrescenzo, a Columbia University Hall of Famer, spoke to students as part of Roselle Catholic’s annual freshman orientation program on Sept. 27. In addition […]

NJYS to give concert at Wharton Music Center in Berkeley Heights

By editor on October 4, 2012 ARTS / EVENTS

Faculty members of Wharton Music Center and New Jersey Youth Symphony will perform a variety of genres in concert on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Wharton Music Center located at 60 Locust Ave. in Berkeley Heights. Music ranging from classical to jazz to blues includes performances of a piano quartet, flutes and piano, […]

The talk on Skyline Drive

By editor on October 4, 2012 OPINION

Left Out By Frank Capece Mike Altmann picked the border street of Skyline Drive in Clark to walk on Sunday, spreading his message that a change in local government is needed. A Democratic challenger for one of three councilman-at-large seats he is trying to unseat a long standing Republican majority. He knew it wouldn’t be […]

Ronald H. Posyton Sr.

By editor on October 4, 2012 OBITUARIES

Ronald H. Posyton Sr. of Westfield, N.J., passed away Tuesday at Overlook Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was 77. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Ave., Westfield, N.J. A service will be held at […]

Obituaries – Week of Oct 4th

By editor on October 3, 2012 OBITUARIES

ARGENZIANO — Norma L., of Union; Sept. 26. Was retired catering waitress. BATAILLE — Robert B., formerly of Springfield; has died. Was company supervisor. BELLACOSA — Irene, formerly of Union; Sept. 25. Moved to Westfield four years ago. BODY — Larry, of Roselle; Sept. 23. Was active member of many organizations. BUNIN — Sol, formerly […]

Hamilton Stage’s ‘4 Flavor Program’ a savory delight

By editor on October 3, 2012 ARTS / EVENTS

RAHWAY — What the American Repertory Ballet called a “4 Flavor Program” on Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage in Rahway Saturday afternoon actually was a combination of delicious flavors. And more than enough to satisfy a ballet enthusiast’s appetite. In a variety of delightful performances, under the umbrella of Douglas Martin, artistic director, […]

Fire Prevention Week

By editor on October 3, 2012 OPINION

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday and continues through Saturday, Oct. 13. This annual observance, now sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association, has been presented every year since 1911, when it was launched to mark the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. Because that conflagration in the Windy City occurred Oct. 8, 9 and […]

Make the right ‘move’ and skip this digital ballet

By editor on September 27, 2012 ARTS / EVENTS

It takes a lot of chutzpah to present a monotonous, repetitive piece of work to a receptive audience. Such an offering was shown on the screen at the “Ballet in Cinema” production at the Cranford Theater on Sunday afternoon. “Move to Move” was filmed at theNederlandsDansTheater,The Hague, on May 31, and featured four contemporary ballets. […]

The talk on Evergreen Avenue

By editor on September 27, 2012 OPINION

Left Out By frank Capece Marc Krauss, a Republican Committeeman running for re-election in Springfield, knows, better than most, the axiom “all politics are local.” Campaigning last Sunday on Evergreen Avenue in his township, he faced the normal pleas over high taxes, an occasional reference to the township’s long-stagnant downtown, and some personal gripes. Krauss […]

‘The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler’ in Maplewood

By editor on September 26, 2012 ARTS / EVENTS

By Ruth Ross, Correspondent Members of The Theater Project may have moved from Cranford to Maplewood, but they haven’t lost their penchant for choosing — and skillfully producing — off-beat plays. Their productions really make the audience think; in fact, their motto is “Think Theater.” As the inaugural production of the 2012-2013 season, The Theater […]