UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 13 Union County artists have been selected as award winners in the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes original artworks created by both professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and older, from all 21 counties across […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — As a new program year starts at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, the staff at Imagine want to share gratitude to the amazing team of people who provided support this summer as they worked to ensure that the spaces where their grief support groups meet are comfortable for participants to […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A group of prominent former elected officials from Summit, including two former mayors and several past councilmembers, has officially announced their support for the Summit Democrat’s 2024 Common Council candidates: Michelle Kalmanson and Claire Toth. This show of unity underscores the party’s commitment to key issues affecting Summit, including pedestrian safety, support […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 13, members of Cranford Scout Troop 75, the Sons of the American Revolution West Fields and Abraham Clark Chapters, and members of the Richards family helped clean up the historic French–Richards Cemetery in Springfield. At least two Revolutionary War soldiers are buried there, as well as one Civil War […]
CROYDEN, N.H. — The Endicott equestrian team ranked fourth overall out of nine programs at the Colby-Sawyer Show on Sunday evening, hosted at Oak Hill Farm. Isabelle Wulff of New London, N.H., and Riley Miller of Acton, Mass., both qualified for regionals to highlight the Gulls. Wulff achieved the feat behind a reserve high point […]
UNION, NJ — The 10 annual Riding For Warriors wrapped its 10-day motorcycle journey raising $51,000 for Hope For The Warriors. For the 10th year, the ride was led by Air Force veteran and Hillsborough-based Michael Nehlsen and joining this year was U.S. Marine veteran Maj. Gen. Jim Kessler and his wife, Debbie. The event […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As temperatures drop, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House will have its annual Winter Coat Giveaway later this month to help those in need prepare for the cold season. This year’s giveaway will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Newark; Monday, Oct. 28, in Jersey City; and Wednesday, Oct. 30, […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Hannah and James Caldwell Memorial Obelisk recently underwent a complete restoration and cleaning at the Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church, formerly known as the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethtown, in Elizabeth thanks to the Union County Historical Society. UCHS President Joanne Rajoppi said, “The 179-year-old obelisk honoring Revolutionary War pastor and patriot […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will host the following events for the month of October. • Pumpkin Story Time and Stuffing, ages 4 to 8, younger than 10 with an adult, register child only; Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m.: Listen to a Halloween read aloud story and […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, will be hosting its annual family-friendly autumn festival “Celebrate Fall” on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s festival promises exciting activities, seasonal treats and entertainment for all ages as Reeves-Reed celebrates 50 years as a public arboretum, historic garden, and educational […]