MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — During the Mountainside Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, Jack Sandholm of Mountainside Boy Scout Troop 177 was presented with a proclamation recognizing his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Councilman Steven Matejek read the proclamation presented to Sandholm during the meeting. “Whereas Scouting is a […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Gardening expert, author, speaker, consultant and radio show host C.L. Fornari of Cape Cod, Mass., will give a virtual tour of her floral, vegetable and fragrance/bird gardens, providing gardening tips along the way, during a “Garden Party in Winter,” to be presented virtually by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Saturday, Feb. 26, […]
LINDEN, NJ — Cherie Pizzano, the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame coach of the Linden High School bowling team, is retiring at the end of the 2021-22 winter season, after 22 years of coaching the Tigers on the alleys. Pizzano was surprised with a party in her honor at Jersey Lanes in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — After a small hiatus due to rising positive COVID-19 cases, Union County restarted its Child Seat Inspection Program on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Earlier that morning, Commissioner Chairperson Rebecca Williams and Commissioners Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and Bette Jane Kowalski visited the inspection location, where Palmieri-Mouded had two of her children’s car seats installed. […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University has been named a professional/doctoral university by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, reflecting the university’s increased number of doctoral programs offered and degrees awarded, and Kean’s strong commitment to research. The upgraded status brings Kean one step closer to being designated an R2 Research University according to the Carnegie […]
LINDEN, NJ — In an act of kindness, the city, 101 Mobility of Central New Jersey and Walmart came together to help one of Linden’s own. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 101 Mobility of Central NJ installed a handicap ramp at a city worker’s home, made possible by Walmart, which donated $10,000 for this project. Linden […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department’s trading card program has returned for 2022. Originally launched in 2004, the program is designed to foster communication and trust between members of the police department and young Summit residents. This will be the fourth installment of the program. Trading cards have been issued to each sworn and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Township Committee honored Black History Month for recognizing black individuals who have made significant contributions in a time when they weren’t accepted due to racism and segregation at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8. With the township highlighting the importance of this month, Cranford residents are reminded of the great […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Feb. 2, Tatum Dobbins of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark joined with more than 140 female student-athletes from New Jersey’s high schools, colleges and universities in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Tatum was nominated by her coaches for her accomplishments as an outstanding high […]
SUMMIT, NJ — There’s no better way to celebrate winter than with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual Maple Sugaring Fest, on Sunday, March 6, from 1 to 4 p.m., will feature family fun with maple-themed activities. Enjoy a brisk winter afternoon outdoors on the grounds of the arboretum and learn the […]