SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield First Aid Squad recently celebrated its 75th year of service to the community. The celebration was in front of the First Aid Squad location at 10 N. Trivett Ave. There was food and refreshments, games, activities, ambulance tours and a DJ. “Not many squads reach a milestone of 75 years,” […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A new ladder truck flag was generously donated by the Cranford Knights of Columbus to the Cranford Fire Department. Call Department Lt. Ron Marotta was named Firefighter of the Year by the Cranford Knights of Columbus last year. As part of this recognition, the Cranford Knights of Columbus donates to the charity […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Department of Community Programs has announced the schedule for summer movies and concerts on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad St. in Summit. The 2024 Hot Summer Nights concert series will feature a variety of bands on Tuesday nights during July and August. The lineup includes Mushmouth on July […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth Senior Center recently hosted “An Old-Fashioned American Picnic.” The event was at DiMario Park and approximately 75 seniors came out to enjoy themselves. Shirley Maxwell, senior program director for the borough, said, “I’m happy the weather turned out beautiful.” Jersey Joe’s Barbecue & Grill in Garwood provided the picnic fare, […]
UNION, NJ — A group of Kean University communication students networked with top professionals in the entertainment industry and got a behind-the-scenes view of broadcast television production as part of the Disney Behind the Screens program. Twenty-five undergraduate and graduate students from Kean’s Department of Communication, Media and Journalism participated in a six-part virtual series […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Gateway Family YMCA, has announced the return of free swimming lessons for county youth and seniors at our Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool in Rahway, this summer. “Water safety is a vital tool that every person should have, especially our […]
UNION, NJ — June 1 kicked off Pride Month with a big party at Anthony E. Russo Park celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The party began shortly after the Pride flag raising in front of Town Hall, across the street at 1976 Morris Ave. There was live entertainment, music, a dance contest, prizes and cocktails. “I […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Last year, players from Union County made a big impact in the Paul Robeson Football All-Star Classic. For the first time, players from Union County high schools were part of the East roster. You had Hillside High School’s Caleb Salters starting at quarterback and earning East Offensive MVP honors as he […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Winning four games in a row is never an easy task. To do it in state tournament play is that much more challenging. The David Brearley High School Bears of Kenilworth and the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders of Clark were both solid teams heading into their sectional playoffs. Both […]
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — On Saturday, May 18, more than 40 family members and friends of the late Andrew Colucci, 28, of Cranford, participated in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life in Ocean Grove to honor his memory and show their support for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The “Andrew’s Angels” 5K team […]