CRANFORD, NJ — What could be better than Santa? How about hundreds of Santas? That’s exactly what happened in Nomahegan Park on Saturday, Dec. 10, when hundreds of runners dressed as Santa assembled that morning to compete. The purpose of the race? In addition to having some fun on a crisp December morning, it was […]
UNION, NJ — Karesha Joseph proved to be among the best rebounders in the Union County Conference’s Valley Division last year, grabbing a total of 129 in 21 games to lead the Union High School Farmers girls basketball team in that category. With last year’s top three scorers — Paris Jones with 137 points, Siani […]
NASSAU, Bahamas — Miami RedHawks football is headed to the Bahamas Bowl, and Brian Ugwu will be representing Hillside. Miami will play the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Friday, Dec. 16, in the HomeTown Lenders Bahamas Bowl. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m., and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN. This is the […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department had its first-ever Coffee With a Clark Cop event on Monday, Nov. 14, at Manny’s Diner. The event was part of a nationwide effort by law enforcement agencies to meet with the community they serve over a cup of joe to get to know one another. “It is […]
CLARK, NJ — Each year, the students of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark collect at least 40 baskets of food, each accompanied by a turkey. These baskets are donated to St. Joseph Social Service Center in Elizabeth. These baskets are in addition to the weekly donations of sandwiches and food to St. Joseph’s. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — When Summit resident Samiyah Abdur-Rahim decided this past May that her college destination would be Texas Christian University, she joined in a family tradition of playing college sports. The Montclair Kimberley Academy senior outside hitter is one of the state’s leaders in kills. She has learned a great deal from her dad, […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Selecting a theme for a photography exhibit of her work as she coasts toward the finish line of life is challenging, said photographer Barbara Wirkus of her work on exhibit during library hours in the Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave. in Springfield, through the […]
UNION, NJ — At times, the Union High School boys basketball team might resemble the winter track squad, with its end-to-end frenzied pace. A lack of size could be overcome by a desire to outrun the competition. That is how the Farmers will attack their foes this season. “We will play more of an up-tempo […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The season of giving is in full swing in Roselle, as volunteers and local officials helped families in need through a holiday food distribution on Sunday, Nov. 21. More than 500 turkeys, chickens and hams were given out to the hundreds of residents that came to Borough Hall for the “Give Thanks […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School senior Micah Lawson won the 2022 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Cross-Country Meet of Champions on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Holmdel Park in Holmdel, finishing with a time of 15 minutes, 33 seconds. Lawson won the North Jersey Group 3 title and crown the previous week as well, […]