CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson alumnus Zack Sandler, Class of 2016, recently met up with Bruce Springsteen at the Transparent Clinch Gallery in Asbury Park. According to Sandler, who is a producer for Danny Clinch and the Transparent Clinch Gallery, “Springsteen walked straight to the stage, picked up a guitar and set the tone […]
CRANFORD, NJ — For two years now, wearing a mask has been a key protection against COVID-19, in addition to vaccines and booster shots. In Cranford, at the Board of Education’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, one parent in attendance refused to put on a mask when asked and when ordered. The refusal caused a […]
LINDEN, NJ — In an effort to fight against the spread of COVID-19, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Ammon Labs to continue COVID-19 testing for Linden residents and residents in neighboring towns, a move made after the departure of Vault Medical Services of N.J., which had been providing COVID-19 testing in partnership with […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On April 21, 2020, Summit Police Department Officer Anthony Pyzik was on patrol when his police department vehicle was struck head-on by a suspect operating a stolen motor vehicle. Pyzik’s injuries from the collision were severe. His hard-fought recovery required seven major surgeries to repair femur, hip and wrist fractures; multiple spinal […]
CLARK, NJ — The Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey recently named Clark Public Schools Athletic Director Gus Kalikas the DAANJ Sectional Award of Merit Recipient representing the Central Section. The DAANJ cited Kalikas’ “outstanding achievements, dedication to student-athletes and professionalism throughout his career as an Athletic Administrator.” Kalikas will be honored at the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway’s Police Department is at the forefront of internalizing instruction for its officers in the new state-approved jujitsu training course. Led by Sgt. Scott Rayack, who has a black belt in jujitsu, training is currently underway at the Rahway Recreation Center to prepare select officers to be assistant trainers when the full […]
ROSELLE, NJ — On Wednesday, Jan. 19, Roselle Borough Council members presented Teresa Candido, owner of Mama’s Gourmet Pizza, with a proclamation recognizing her retirement and service to the community. Fifth Ward Councilman John Fortuna read the proclamation that honored Candido, affectionately known as “Mama,” and her efforts to serve the Roselle community. “Whereas we […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With the start of the new year, big changes are coming to the Garden State Parkway rest stop in Union, as the rest area will see new food options coming. The McDonald’s has been permanently closed since the beginning of 2022. According to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the McDonald’s restaurant […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Boxwood Learning Center, a nonprofit organization located in Roselle, showcased its newest high school graduates at a virtual graduation and awards ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 20. Staff, alumni and supporters celebrated and congratulated the Class of 2021. Boxwood founder and Executive Director Marie Thelusma-Chase explained that troubled young people have always been […]
CLARK, NJ — Students in Laura Bundy’s driver education class at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark met Judge Gary Bundy, Laura Bundy’s father, on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Judge Bundy has been the municipal court judge in Roselle Park and Garwood for about 14 years. He spoke to the students about several topics concerning […]