LINDEN, NJ — During the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins recognized four exceptional students for their outstanding performance on the spring 2024 NJSLA state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. “These students exemplify what it means to strive for excellence within education,” said Perkins. […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two Elizabeth men were charged with theft after the Cranford Police Department investigated a report of packages being stolen from a residential front porch on Sunday, Dec. 1. At approximately 6 p.m., units were dispatched to the 50 block of Elizabeth Avenue on the report of a theft. On arrival, officers met […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle celebrated the grand opening of its newly redesigned Roselle Memorial Library on Monday, Nov. 11, following a $17 million renovation that has transformed the facility into a state-of-the-art education and resource center for the community. The event coincided with Veterans Day, serving as a rededication to the borough’s […]
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School junior Kate Robimon of Westfield achieved a perfect score on the PSAT that was given in the fall, garnering the highest result possible in the math and verbal sections. Junior Colby Tavares of Belford scored a perfect score on the math section of the PSAT and almost […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education will continue to hold two tuition-based full-day kindergarten classes for the 2025-2026 school year, pending sufficient enrollment. In anticipation of high interest in the program, your child’s participation will be based on a lottery. Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2025, and […]
UNION, NJ — Union residents were literally walking in a winter wonderland this past weekend. The annual Winter Wonderland Weekend and Holiday Village took place at Bierteumpfel Park. The wonderland featured an “ice” skating rink, strolling characters and carolers, more than 60 holiday vendors, inflatables, a trackless train, Santa’s Workshop, a gingerbread house and cookie […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Nov. 13, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor Emma Herko in women’s soccer for her years of service to her sport. This event commemorated her signing of a Nation Letter of Intents to play NCAA Collegiate Athletics […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools offers an inclusive half-day preschool program. This program is a regular education preschool program that places children with special needs with their typical peers. The philosophy is based on the rationale that children learn through modeling and imitation and are motivated by other children. By integrating students with disabilities […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited all county residents to ring in the holiday season on the ice rink with Santa Claus at “Celebrate the Season,” Union County’s annual celebration at […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Jaycees are again partnering with Santa and the Cranford Police and Fire departments to accept donations for less-fortunate children and to deliver gifts to Cranford homes. The drop-off dates were Wednesday, Dec,. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Cranford Community Center. The presents will start being delivered on Friday, […]