UNION, NJ — Staff and students in Union schools are doing great things. But they are not just being recognized, they are being rewarded. In August, Cheryl Fiske, vice principal of Union High School, and Ann Margaret Shannon, president of the Union Township Education Association, talked about the idea. “They thought it might be nice […]
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, Jan. 8, the Attorney General’s Office released the identity of the driver who died in a police-involved shooting on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, on Thursday, Dec. 28. The decedent has been identified as Kevin Harlfinger, 40, of Perth Amboy. According to the preliminary investigation, officers from the Cranford […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford led by five at the break. Elizabeth came back in the second half to tie the game and send it to overtime. Just another typical Watchung Division clash between two of the best girls basketball teams in the Union County Conference’s upper division. Sparked by 13-point efforts from senior Sophia DeMarco […]
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department recently had its 2023 Fall Athletic Awards. All the fall athletic teams and its seasons were highlighted by its coaches while all athletes received letters and awards. More than 189 varsity athletic letters were awarded throughout the evening, as participation in athletics at Arthur L. Johnson […]
UNION, NJ — The second Kean KUBS Basketball Invitational is set for Saturday, Jan. 13, at Kean University’s Harwood Arena in Union. KUBS stands for Kean University Building Strong urban communities. The program is designed to introduce to students higher education through athletics. The Hillside High School boys and girls basketball teams will be involved […]
LINDEN, NJ — As you entered the large room of the John T Gregorio Recreation Center in Linden, right by the entrance, first eyes were on and everyone noticed a special table. This table was round, smaller than the others, reserved and had a candle burning, as well as a simple plate with a slice […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The administrators and staff at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway believe that having fun together is essential for building a strong school community. This year, they decided to kick off the holiday season with a sweet new tradition: a gingerbread house building competition for the staff which took place at their last […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the full rollout of the new Financial Opportunity Center, in partnership with the Urban League of Union County. As part of Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados’ 2023 chairperson’s theme of “Building a Stronger Union County,” through his “Pathways to Opportunities” initiative, this official […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 55 and Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association No. 54 hosted the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holiday toy drive, with support from the Summit Police Department and Summit Fire Department. An estimated 1,246 toys were donated this year. The toys were picked up on […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Looking for a place to donate your unwanted books? Father Paul Prevosto, pastor of Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park, has announced the addition of a book donation bin, located in the church parking lot at 113 Coolidge Place, near the corner of Westfield and Faitoute avenues. All books must […]