CRANFORD, NJ — The Class of 2024 was off to a unique start, as they were all freshman during the pandemic. Their special graduation day was also put off an hour later, due to the heat advisory. Finally, it was their time to shine. Prior to the commencement activities, Emily Alissia Lassen said she was […]
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, June 18, eighth-graders at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark participated in a promotion ceremony. The event was attended by Board of Education President Steven Donkersloot, Board of Education members, Superintendent Edward Grande, family members, teachers, administrators and other community members. Salutatorian Mia Liu reflected on her memorable experience […]
LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead has announced the grand opening of the N4SF Linden Homeownership Center, a groundbreaking collaboration between the city and Neighborhoods For a Sustainable Future. This innovative center is set to revolutionize homeownership opportunities, particularly for low to moderate-income families, within the city of Linden. The grand opening will take place […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There were three 20-win teams, two sectional champions for the first time in a long time and one new, first-time-ever county champion among the highlights of a highly memorable and unique 2024 Union County softball campaign. Schools such as Jonathan Dayton, Arthur L. Johnson and David Brearley don’t often win championships. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As many as six different schools produced county championships this spring in Union County, with many repeat champs and one new one. Schools that won county championships included Governor Livingston, Jonathan Dayton, Summit, Westfield, Scotch Plains–Fanwood and Union Catholic high schools. Here’s a closer look: Baseball: Governor Livingston defeated Linden High […]
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, May 19, one student athlete from Arthur L. Johnson High School was designated as the recipient of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Scholar Athlete Award. The NJSIAA is an organization run by the state of New Jersey, which has a great tradition of honoring student athletes at a […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On the evening of Thursday, May 16, the Patriot’s Path Council of Scouting America inducted Dr. D. Michael Hart into the Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. This award is for individuals who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at least 25 years previously, have had an outstanding career, volunteer for Scouting […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Clay Tennis Courts have been a mainstay for more than 100 years, but almost disappeared in the 1990s until Mary Goodfellow and the Hogan Family stepped up. The association dedicated two courts to honor these individuals who remain dedicated to preserving this recreational amenity. Photo Courtesy of Christina Miskewitz
CRANFORD, NJ — The Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Reading Garden in Lincoln Park was dedicated to honor the late Cranford native whose work in education and civil rights impacted the lives of so many in the country. On Monday, May 13, friends, family, her sorority sisters and community members gathered during the dedication ceremony. […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Student of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park funded in part by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. This community service project honors a senior from each of the high schools in Roselle and Roselle Park. Each student receives a personalized plaque commemorating the […]