SPRINGFIELD, NJ — “James: A Novel,” by Percival Everett, is a re-imagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain. It is told from the perspective of Huckleberry’s friend, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The Springfield Free Public Library’s Really Good Book Discussion Group met recently to discuss the novel, which was longlisted for […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Pets were putting their best paw forward as they gathered recently at the Paws and All Pet Meet and Greet at Rahway Recreation Center. The event was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and the city of Rahway’s Municipal Council. It was an opportunity for pet owners to obtain pet licenses […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Gloria Simpson was a 60-year member of the Springfield First Aid Squad. She served as president, lieutenant and secretary of the squad. She also served on the Emergency Medical Services Council of New Jersey as the Second District vice-president. Members of the Squad knew her affectionately as “Glo.” Simpson died last year […]
LINDEN, NJ — Precious Opaola recently started school at Princeton University. She spent two years studying social services at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ. And with the support of the Kaplan Educational Foundation, Opaola will be able to finish at Princeton University. She will be in the Class of 2028. Opaola grew up […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Maggie Feeney, of Cranford, didn’t tell her two granddaughters where she was taking them. She told them they were going to have a surprise, but they had to wear their swimsuits. It ended up being “the best day ever” for her granddaughter, Lila, 4, who said, “I want to stay here forever.” […]
UNION, NJ — On behalf of the Union Police Department, the township of Union recently invited the community to celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community event that attempts to strengthen police and community relationships. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, when much of the country celebrated NNO, rain forced the […]
LINDEN, NJ — Jeff Moreno was living the dream. He had it all. A career as a firefighter. A landscaping business. A house. A beautiful wife and children. Then alcoholism flipped that. “Once I picked up that vodka, that was it,” said Moreno. “I didn’t control anything I did.” Moreno is a Linden resident for […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating Senior Citizen Day recently, seniors were invited to enjoy a complimentary showing of “Moonstruck” at The Cranford Theater. The event was sponsored by Union County Savings Bank. “I happen to like Cher myself,” said Robert Urban, vice president and manager, Union County Savings Bank, Cranford. “She’s inspiring.” “I still remember I […]
UNION, NJ — You can’t beat a big neighborhood party. And the Union Town-Wide Block Party in Rabkin Park had it all on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Hosted by the Union Township Education Association, there was a DJ, bouncy houses, games, face painting, balloon making and plenty of cuisine from local businesses. Residents aged 5 and […]
UNION, NJ — Baby Leighton was to arrive in April of this year; however, she was born prematurely at the end of February. Her prognosis was not good. The doctors have given her just days to live. Nevertheless, she is still here – and a true fighter. For the past 13 years, the Greater Union […]