First Presbyterian Church of Cranford announces Holy Week and Easter events

CRANFORD, NJ — The First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., Cranford, invites everyone to experience Easter. Encounter the peaceful, reassuring and forgiving presence of God as the Rev. Jin Bae brings the 2,000-year-old Holy Week story to life. Children have several special responsibilities during Holy Week services and a fun Easter Egg Hunt […]

Medellus named to All-USA Academic Team

Medellus named to All-USA Academic Team

CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County student Carine Medellus, of Roselle, is one of only 20 college students nationwide named to the prestigious All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. More than 2,400 students were nominated for this award. Medellus is studying biology at Union and has a 4.0 grade-point average. […]

A taste of Japan comes to Cranford

A taste of Japan comes to Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — For some of the students in Cranford middle schools and high school, the world got just a little bit smaller, thanks to the Japanese classes of teachers Kristin Wingate and Catherine Fisco. Wingate’s students have been exchanging letters with Japanese students, culminating with a visit to Cranford at the end of March […]

Cranford police officer to be recognized

Cranford police officer to be recognized

CRANFORD, NJ — St. Patrick’s Day is a time for revelry and good spirits. It’s also when men of Irish descent are honored for their contributions to the community. On Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m., the Cranford Knights of Columbus will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by honoring Msg. Timothy J. Shugrue as the […]

Union College celebrates 700 graduates at winter commencement

CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County celebrated its winter commencement on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Two ceremonies were held for Union’s newest graduates who received their degrees and certificates. The graduates completed their degrees in either August or December 2022. This commencement was Union College’s […]

Local teacher named teacher of the year for 2022-23

Local teacher named teacher of the year for 2022-23

CRANFORD, NJ — Beth Lambe has been named the teacher of the year for Brookside Place Elementary School as part of the 2022-2023 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Program. “When I think of the teaching profession, the old adage ‘Choose a job that you love and you will never have to work a day […]

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