Gas leak causes evacuation of homes in Kenilworth

KENILWORTH — Kenilworth Police Chief John Zimmerman announced that a gas leak in a residential area caused a small evacuation of homes on Pembrook Drive yesterday morning. A gas main leak was reported to the Kenilworth Police Department while crews were working in the area on an unrelated matter. The leak was reported at about 11:50 a.m. after a […]

Krazy in Kenilworth

KENILWORTH — Juggler Jen Slaw invites an audience volunteer to assist with a juggling activity. The Kenilworth Public Library gave everyone a chance to celebrate their summer reading club accomplishments with their fifth annual LibraryFest event. Participants enjoyed the amazing juggling of  Slaw and much more.

‘Every 15 Minutes’ teaches valuable lessons

KENILWORTH — Chief John Zimmerman of the Kenilworth Police Department reported that on Wednesday, May 7, his department, in conjunction with Morristown Hospital, Atlantic Health Care, along with assistance from the Kenilworth Fire and First Aid Departments, and the Brearley School Administration, conducted a program entitled “Every 15 Minutes” at the David Brearley High School. […]

Bobby Jeans of Kenilworth is named Grand Marshal of 2014 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

UNION COUNTY — The 2014 Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced yesterday that  Robert E. “Bobby” Jeans Sr. of Kenilworth has been named Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Jeans, a decorated Vietnam veteran and retired Kenilworth Police Department lieutenant, has been involved with the Union County St. […]

Kenilworth adds three police officers to make up for manpower shortage; training begins immediately

KENILWORTH — Police Chief John Zimmerman of the Kenilworth Police Department announced today that on Jan. 8, the department hired three new officers to replace a manpower shortage that had happened through attrition. The three officers, Sean Kaverick of Kenilworth, Kevin Fernandes of Kenilworth and Matt Torre of Toms River, were hired and will begin […]

Animal instincts

KENILWORTH — Native animals Of New Jersey were presented by Turtle Back Zoo at the Kenilworth Public Library on Nov. 8. Turtle Back Zoo representative, Maria Durci introduced children and their families to various reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Right: Children at the library view a live owl. Below: Durcie displays a live snake for the children. […]

Murder suspect remains in custody as police search for body of Cranford victim

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 […]

Reward offered for information about armed robbery of Kenilworth coffee shop

UNION COUNTY- Union County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in connection with the armed robbery of a Kenilworth coffee shop last week, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park said yesterday. The robbery took place at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 […]

Kenilworth Democrats set date for candidate’s breakfast

KENILWORTH –The Kenilworth Democratic Social and Political Club, has scheduled a candidate’s breakfast for Nov. 3, to be held at the Kenilworth Inn from 10 a.m. to noon, to show support for the two candidates running for the council seats which are up for re-election. The two candidates are incumbent Council member Peter Corvelli and former Councilwomen Toncia […]