School board candidates square off in upcoming election

UNION COUNTY — In addition to state, county and local municipal elections, Tuesday, Nov. 8, will also see Board of Education candidates square off and seek votes. Although many of the candidates have catchy slogans, in much the same manner as their cohorts on municipal councils and committees, the key element missing for BOE candidates […]

Election season roars to life in Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — With Election Day less than a week away, the entire state is looking toward the midterm election. In Union County, it is the county clerk’s office that is involved in much of the preparatory work, and a key element is security. “We do coordinate with the municipal clerks who are responsible […]

Valley Road School K-Kids thanks veterans

Valley Road School K-Kids thanks veterans

LARK, NJ — The fourth- and fifth-graders of Valley Road School’s K-Kids group completed their first schoolwide service project. They collected more than 230 cards made for veterans. The cards were mailed to Honor Flight, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the war memorials in […]

L’Oreal to open new research and innovation center in Clark

L’Oreal to open new research and innovation center in Clark

CLARK, NJ — L’Oreal USA on Tuesday, Sept. 27, announced that it will be opening a new, state-of-the-art research and innovation center in Clark, replacing its existing facilities, which it has occupied in the area for more than six decades. The $140 million development project represents the most significant investment in a research and innovation […]

Two ALJ High School students receive academic honors

Two ALJ High School students receive academic honors

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School seniors Carina Hechevarria and Vincent Goodman were recently recognized as College Board National Recognition Program awardees. Hechevarria earned a National Hispanic Recognition Award and Goodman earned both a National African American Recognition Award and a National Hispanic Recognition Award. According to the College Board, the students “earned […]

28 ALJ students recognized by College Board as AP Scholars

28 ALJ students recognized by College Board as AP Scholars

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School has announced that 28 of its students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars. AP Scholars are high school students who have demonstrated exemplary college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Seventeen students have been noted as AP Scholars for receiving a score of […]

ALJ girls soccer players make snack bags for community

ALJ girls soccer players make snack bags for community

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School girls soccer has participated in various projects over the last four years to give back to the community. In so doing, the players have worked together, building on leadership skills that go beyond the soccer field. For the 2022 preseason, new and returning soccer players worked within […]

Mother Seton Regional High School to host gala

Mother Seton Regional High School to host gala

CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark has announced an evening gala to honor alumnae and friends of the school. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and dinner. A silent auction and gift basket raffle will follow the festivities. Alumnae, family and friends are invited to attend. The […]

Paddling away the day and flying high across the sky in Clark

Paddling away the day and flying high across the sky in Clark

CLARK, NJ — Fun is the name of the game in Clark this summer. Pool members were delighted to have the opportunity to use kayaks and paddle the day away. Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said of the annual tradition, “It’s a great opportunity to try something new for so many kids and adults. We section […]

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