UNION, NJ — Kean University invites the community to enjoy a free evening of music at the second Jazz & Roots Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Jazz & Roots Music Festival, produced by Kean and internationally acclaimed bassist/producer Mike Griot, offers professional jazz, blues and reggae in a […]
UNION, NJ — Zach Menon is one of only two returning non-kicker starters for the Union Farmers. While Union High School’s football roster is not overflowing with returning varsity starters, Menon has said that does not matter to him. The junior is as confident about Union having similar success as it has had at its […]
CLARK, NJ — Fun is the name of the game in Clark this summer. Pool members were delighted to have the opportunity to use kayaks and paddle the day away. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said of the annual tradition, “It’s a great opportunity to try something new for so many kids and adults. We section […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Football in August, which began in New Jersey four years ago, is now here to stay. Some thought it would never happen. Football in August? The season starting before Labor Day? School before Labor Day? Well, now that’s the case. The 2022 high school football season in New Jersey kicks off […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department has completed the 16th season of its Youth Academy, a program designed to provide area youths with an opportunity to understand the role of the police officer in the community. Fifty-nine cadets graduated from the 2022 Youth Academy during two ceremonies that were attended by family members, Mayor […]
RAHWAY, NJ — On Feb. 28, 2020, Rahway resident Jane Martin was attacked by a neighbor’s dog. The dog, a large rottweiler, escaped his owner’s yard when a part of the fence separating the two properties collapsed. Martin was on her front porch. The dog bit and held her arm, dragging her down the steps […]
CLARK, NJ — At the special Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11, the new Arthur L. Johnson High School principal and assistant principal were appointed. Tara Oliveira will be the ALJ principal. A member of the ALJ Class of 2000, Oliveira pursued her postsecondary education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., where she […]
UNION, NJ — In 1985, when Bridgeway House became Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services, Chief Executive Officer Cory Storch was there. Last year, he led the transition to Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services. Throughout the changes, Storch has remained committed to Bridgeway’s whole-person, evidence-based services. Today, Bridgeway is celebrating 45 years with the organization. His mantra? “Recovery is […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Early Childhood Education Advocates Inc., a nonprofit organization that is a legislative voice for the child care industry in New Jersey, has announced it has selected a new board president, Gigi Schweikert. Schweikert, who serves as chief executive officer of Lightbridge Academy in Iselin, is replacing Guy Falzarano at the helm of […]
FANWOOD, NJ — One of the first steps to forming a football family bond at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark is the Crusaders’ annual August visit to the First Children’s School, located in Fanwood. On Friday, Aug. 12, the players and coaching staff spent time with the children there, which is always an […]