Scotch Plains — Cierra Kaler-Jones, Miss New Jersey of the Miss America Pageant System, has started her tour of New Jersey schools in Scotch Plains. Recently she spoke to Ms. Call’s 9th and 12th grade health classes at Scotch Plains/Fanwood High School. “I love speaking to the students and engaging in conversations with them,” she said. “They […]
NEWARK — A man allegedly responsible for a three-county New Jersey bank robbery spree faces a federal charge today following his arrest yesterday, after the rush hour robbery of a Rahway Savings Institute in Colonia, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced. Jason Novello, 35, of Elizabeth, is charged by complaint with one count of bank robbery […]
SCOTCH PLAINS — Sen. Cory Booker will join teen volunteers at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA in preparing a meal for the Plainfield Area YMCA Emergency Housing Department on Monday, Jan. 20 at 3:30 p.m. The activity is part of Fanwood-Scotch Plains’ MLK Day of Service where the community comes together to give back. The YMCA is […]
FANWOOD — A Fanwood man who allegedly fired shots at police during a nearly eight-hour overnight standoff was arrested Saturday, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park. John Antonucci, 49, is expected to face multiple weapons charges and other offenses when he is formally charged. Fanwood police were called to a residential property on Locust Avenue […]
WESTFIELD –On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Girls Red swim team competed against the Westfield Area Y’s swim team in Westfield. Westfield proved to be a tough opponent, with the FSPY girls making a valiant effort. In the end, the FSPY girls outscored their opponent 198 to 190 with a number of exciting […]
UNION – Suspect Matthew Ballister III remained in the county jail this morning on $2 million bail but has refused to tell police where he dumped the slain body of his Cranford girlfriend, April Wyckoff. According to police sources, more than 100 law enforcement officers along with the Hudson County K-9 Unit, U.S. Park Police […]
FANWOOD — The monthly Needle Nite at Fanwood Presbyterian Church is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Westminister Hall on Marian Ave. The quilters will work on gift bags that will go to shut-ins and nursing homes. The “Quilt As You Go” new pattern quilt will be continued at home. Last month, […]
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA has announced Kathryn “Kacie” Bumiller was honored as Youth Volunteer of the Year at the 2013 New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Dinner for Volunteer Recognition on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg for her volunteer dedication at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA located in Scotch Plains. […]
SCOTCH PLAINS — Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA located at 1340 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains invites the community to join them on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a family fun-filled afternoon. All ages are welcome to attend this free event. As part of the Open House, visitors will be able to see the […]
FANWOOD — Join with the congregation as they view the documentary “I Am” on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. which will be shown on the big screen in the sanctuary of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, located at 74 South Martine Ave. This powerful film combines beautiful footage., animation and in-depth interviews with prominent philosophers, […]