ROSELLE, NJ — Happy birthday, Celia Reid Ringer, of Roselle, 100 years young on April 9. A century of life is a long time. To gain a little perspective on that, just ponder what history records about April 9, 1922, the day she was born. According to an internet search, that was the day that […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A medical call turned into a successful CPR life save after Cranford Police, Fire and Fire EMS responded to an Orchard Street home. On Friday, April 1, at approximately 8:47 a.m., Police Officers Daniel Donnerstag and Joshua Sousa were dispatched to an Orchard Street address on the report of a 53-year-old male […]
UNION, NJ — When Union businessman Samuel Casternovia and his daughter, Samantha, heard reports of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to neighboring Poland with nothing but the clothing on their backs, they decided to do something about it. “My father and I, we were watching the news, and we saw that a lot of people had gone […]
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools welcomed legendary rapper Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, a founding member of pioneering group Run-DMC, who delivered uplifting messages to students about reaching their greatest potential. McDaniels spoke to third-graders at School No. 4 on Tuesday, March 29, and visited students from Linden High School, and McManus and Soehl middle schools. […]
UNION, NJ — After Union High School’s softball team was humbled by Elizabeth High School 6-0 for its first loss, junior right-hander Alexa Liquori put together a four-game stretch that was off the charts. From Monday, April 11, to Saturday, April 16, she performed as if she were one of the best softball pitchers in […]
UNION, NJ — As newcomers from throughout the world make New Jersey their home and the student population across school districts becomes more diverse, a Kean program is helping teachers acquire understanding, perspective and evidence-based strategies so that they can teach more intentionally. Offered through the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Most teams with only one returning everyday player take time to round into shape. None are to be forgiven if there are a few hiccups along the way, as the present-day players begin to build their experience. Then you have the Governor Livingston High School baseball team. What sets the Highlanders […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries, is donating $10,000 to help the Trinitas Foundation expand Trinitas Regional Medical Center’s Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit. Trinitas is the only hospital in New Jersey that provides inpatient psychiatric care for children and adults who suffer from both intellectual/developmental disabilities and a severe mental […]
CLARK, NJ — Since 2014, students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School have been participating in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge. This year, 122 FKH students registered for the Kids Heart Challenge Road Trip and completed “Finn’s Mission.” Finn Blumenthal is an energetic first-grader who was born with multiple heart defects and spent […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit has launched its new Transit Arts Program webpage, www.njtransit.com/transitarts, a virtual exhibition featuring works from throughout the NJ Transit system, highlighting artists and illustrating that transportation really is just art in motion. “One of NJ Transit’s top priorities is to maximize its customers’ total transportation experience,” New Jersey Department […]