UNION, NJ — Union High School’s Farmers lead the Big Central Conference’s American Gold Division standings at 3-0. Hillsborough High School’s Raiders are tied for the lead atop the American Silver Division group of gridiron powers at 2-1. Both teams are 4-1 overall. Each got by their latest challenges by playing big-time defense and finding […]
UNION CITY, NJ — Calls are being made from both sides of the aisle in Washington, D.C., for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign, following federal investigators seizing more than $480,000 in cash hidden in clothing, closets and a safe, in addition to $100,000 worth of gold bars. In the face of the bribery indictment unsealed […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County schools that were 3-1 went 3-2 last week, while teams that were 2-1 went 4-1. So that now leaves us with seven one-loss teams in the county, three at 4-1 and four at 3-1. The three 4-1 squads are Group 5 Union High School, Group 4 Linden High School […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The eagerly anticipated Roselle Park Arts Festival is set to make its return on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 7 p.m. As in previous years, the event brings together artists, performers and the community for a day of creativity, entertainment and cultural celebration. With growing popularity throughout the years, the […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is implementing new guidelines for its Summit Free Market, effective immediately. The new guidelines have been instituted to maintain the spirit of community, sharing and sustainability that Summit Free Market events aim to promote. New rules for the Summit Free Market • 60-minute time limit: Visitors will now be limited to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced the retirement of Gene Jannotti, CEO of the chamber, at the board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Gene will leave office when the board hires his replacement. The board is expected to announce the new GWACC executive director in October, […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 15 fourth-grade Girl Scout Juniors and two second-grade Girl Scout Brownies from Cranford, from five Girl Scout troops in Service Unit 48, traveled to the New Jersey State House in Trenton to learn about the history of New Jersey government, the role of government and the Girl Scouts’ […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University invites the public to its third annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free, outdoor celebration of an eclectic variety of music, at Kean’s main campus on Saturday, Sept 23. Third World, one of the world’s preeminent reggae bands, will headline the event, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on […]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — In order to succeed on the football field, you need to perform with a certain amount of confidence. It is imperative for those who don the shoulder pads and lace up their cleats to have a strong belief in their abilities once they line up for battle. Winning breeds confidence, but […]
UNION, NJ — Heading in the direction that it wants to go, to be a player again out of North, Group 5, the Union Farmers are back to playing winning football so far this season. At 3-1 and on a three-game winning streak, the Farmers will be playing at home at Cooke Memorial Field three […]