ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Jason Chen and Elvis Marcelo graduated from Roselle Park High School, Class of 2020. Leila Torres Garcia will be graduating in 2024. Their futures look promising and they all individually credited one teacher as their inspiration: Mr. Raymond Bangs. Bangs, a chemistry and physics teacher, has been a fixture at Roselle […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — After three games to start the 2023-2024 high school boys basketball campaign in Union County, four teams found themselves still undefeated. As of Thursday, Dec. 21, those schools were Oratory Prep School, Governor Livingston High School and Group 4 powers Linden High School and Elizabeth High School at Frank J. Cicarell […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth High School at Frank J. Cicarell Academy varsity girls track and field coach Michael Penta will be presented with the National Federation of State High School Associations 2022-2023 New Jersey Coach of the Year Award at a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 14, at The Pines Manor in Edison. The 2022-2023 Elizabeth […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Nov. 8, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing-day ceremony to honor Robert Tyra, men’s lacrosse, and Joey Ortega, men’s wrestling, for their years of service to Crusader Athletics. This event commemorated the signing of National Letters of Intent by them to […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Atlantic Federal Credit Union distributed $50,000 in grant funding to five local nonprofit organizations through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The SBRG is designed to support the financial security and health of organizations that have faced economic challenges due to the rate environment, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County, with support from the Union County Board of County Commissioners, invites residents interested in protecting the environment to join the Rutgers environmental stewards of Union County volunteer training program. This program is designed to introduce volunteers to the science behind important environmental issues and […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle issued a proclamation to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs. Emma Urquiza from the mayor and council. Whereas, the mayor and Borough Council of the borough of Roselle would like to congratulate Emma Urquiza on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and Whereas, Emma Urquiza was born on […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Catholic High School girls basketball team, seeking to build on last year’s improved 12-14 finish, is off to a solid start after its first three games. After holding their own against defending Union County Conference-Watchung Division champion New Providence High School in a close 61-54 setback in their season and […]
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, Dec. 5, Clark Crusader Youth Football hosted its annual postseason awards banquet. President of CYF, Gus Kalikas, presided over the event, as all athletes were honored for their contributions to Crusader Youth Football. All athletes received awards for their accomplishments this past season. The night culminated with the showing of […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Students 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 […]