UNION COUNTY, NJ — With August a week away now we’re getting closer and closer to competitive high school football once again. Official practice commences Monday, Aug. 12, and, much to the players’ delight, scrimmages begin Monday, Aug. 19. Union County football has Westfield High School going as far north as Bayonne High School for […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Last year, as many as 12 boys soccer teams in Union County finished with winning records, with one more winning 10 games. The back-and-forth on the pitch at times was highly fast-paced. Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy, guided by head coach Jacques Gonzalez, led the way by capturing its first […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting a Community Open House event July 26-29, inviting local individuals and families to visit multiple locations and “Find Your Summer, Find Your Passion, Find Your Y.” Events hosted at The Gateway Family YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union include swimming, basketball, soccer, family […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Knights of Columbus presented scholarships to 17 Cranford high school students in June at St. Michael’s Church. This year, the council distributed almost $19,000 in scholarship monies. Owen Giblin received the Msgr. Louis Fimiani Memorial Award, Daniel Kennedy received the Christine Bagniewski Memorial Award and Nora Cumiskey received the Irene […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The ninth annual Roselle House Music Festival on Saturday, July 13, at Warinanco Park, surpassed all expectations with more than 10,000 dedicated attendees braving the elements to celebrate close to a decade of rhythmic bliss. Hosted by the borough of Roselle, the event drew house music enthusiasts from across the Tri-state area […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals has re-elected Paul Cuprewich as treasurer for the 2024 term. Cuprewich, of Cranford, previously served as OESP Garden State Chapter president and is currently the Education chairperson for the chapter. In the past, Cuprewich was the recipient of the National Service Manager of […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Brian Andrews, pictured, and the Township Committee, Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran and Commissioners Kathleen Miller Prunty, Paul A. Gallo and Gina Black, proclaim National Gun Violence Awareness Day at its official meeting on Tuesday, May 21, to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Eyes of the Wild, an exotic animal rescue, recently had a presentation at Kenilworth Public Library. The program offered the opportunity to learn about and view up close exotic animals. More than 40 children — and their parents — were in attendance. Presenter Samantha Guzzi said the majority of animals at Eyes […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Calvary Lutheran Church has a new pastor. The Rev. Kathryn Irwin, who can be called Pastor Irwin or Pastor Kat, began her ministry at Calvary in early May and was officially installed as pastor on Sunday, June 23, according to a press release from the church. “We are excited to welcome Pastor […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Summertime fun was in full force at Springfield Free Public Library. Two simultaneous events happened recently, which truly brought out the essence of sunshine. In one room, there was the Summer Reading Kick-Off party, with a Ron Albanese concert. In another, Calming Crafts for Tweens Thru Adults: Summer Flip Flop Canvas Painting […]