Two Summit police officers are promoted

Two Summit police officers are promoted

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the promotion ceremonies for two members of the Summit Police Department in the City Hall courtyard on Thursday, March 9. Sgt. Jonathon Garcia was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Officer Jeffrey Deets was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Garcia grew up in Flemington and […]

Student recognized as ALJ’s Unsung Hero

Student recognized as ALJ’s Unsung Hero

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School student Tina Herron was recently recognized by the Union County School Boards Association as Arthur L. Johnson’s 2023 Unsung Hero, at a ceremony at Kean University. The ceremony honors students who “make your district a better place simply because they are part of it.” At the ceremony, […]

Discovery Orchestra returns to TV with moving masterpiece

Discovery Orchestra returns to TV with moving masterpiece

SUMMIT, NJ — The Discovery Orchestra, the Emmy-nominated New Jersey ensemble that has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of listening to classical music, will release its sixth national television special this spring. Discover Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony, an aural journey through the Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ tour de force Symphony No. […]

Union County residents with disabilities can apply for help with personal services

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that financial assistance from the state of New Jersey Personal Services Program is available for adults with permanent physical disabilities who need supportive services to live independently while they are employed, attending school or involved in a volunteer activity of at least […]

New Jersey Festival Orchestra Concert benefits Imagine

New Jersey Festival Orchestra Concert benefits Imagine

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, March 18, Renaissance Church in Springfield hosted a fundraising concert, “John Williams and the Music of the Silver Screen,” a celebration of iconic movie music by Williams and more featuring the New Jersey Festival Orchestra conducted by David Wroe. All proceeds from this event were to benefit the children and […]

Plan announced to provide more housing units to the homeless

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless announced on Monday, March 27, the launch of its 50/50 campaign to develop 50 housing units for homeless citizens in Union County in the next five years. “Homelessness and the social disorder it causes fray at the fabric of our society,” said Jeffrey Crum, president […]

Union County baseball has its opening day of the season

Union County baseball has its opening day of the season

UNION COUNTY, NJ — In a rematch of last year’s Union County Tournament championship game at Kean University, Cranford High School hosted Jonathan Dayton High School in one of the 10 Union County baseball opening day clashes on Monday, April 3. All 19 Union County Conference schools opened on Monday, April 3, with defending UCT […]

First Presbyterian Church of Cranford announces Holy Week and Easter events

CRANFORD, NJ — The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., Cranford, invites everyone to experience Easter. Encounter the peaceful, reassuring and forgiving presence of God as the Rev. Jin Bae brings the 2,000-year-old Holy Week story to life. Children have several special responsibilities during Holy Week services and a fun Easter Egg Hunt […]