UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak announced the Surrogate’s Court will begin to offer monthly wedding ceremony services for Union County residents. Beginning June 2025, couples may schedule, at no charge, a wedding ceremony officiated by Hudak. Ceremonies will be conducted at the Warinanco Sports Center in Warinanco Park, Roselle. “The Surrogate’s […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On the evening of Tuesday, April 22, Borough Council of Mountainside unanimously passed a proclamation celebrating the life of Dr. Marilyn Hart. She was the first woman elected to Borough Council and had a remarkable life, enriching her community and was an outstanding role model. Marilyn and her husband, David M Hart, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — More than 1,000 rainbow trout were fully stocked in the pond at the Summit Municipal Golf Course recently. Summit residents were invited to bring a fishing rod and reel and fish for the weekend of Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27. Admission was free and there were also free hot dogs […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, Kenilworth, can be reached at 908-276-2451. The library is offering the following programs for May. Children’s Department Weekly Programs Bingo For Children: Mondays, May 5, 12 and 19, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Bingo games are for children ages 3 and older. Lap Sit: Tuesdays, May […]
UNION, NJ — What seemed at first to many county residents to be an elaborate but unpleasant April Fools Day joke has turned out to be harsh reality. News of the as-yet-unscheduled demolition of Union’s “World’s Tallest Water Sphere” has kicked open a floodgate of wide-ranging emotions to those who feel that the longstanding township […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — While the race between Arthur L. Johnson, Governor Livingston and Scotch Plains–Fanwood high schools for supremacy in the Watchung Division of the Union County Conference continues, there’s another hidden, underlying battle taking place. This one is a bit more subjective. Just which team should be awarded the top seed for the […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Restoration Committee will host its annual Spring Plant Sale on Thursday through Sunday, May 1-4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be outdoors at the historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield House located on Constitution Plaza adjacent to the Mountainside Library, off Birch Hill Road. The Spring Plant Sale […]
RAHWAY, NJ — Mark your calendars for a spectacular theatrical event: The talented students of Grover Cleveland Elementary School proudly present “Aladdin KIDS!” on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m., in the school’s auditorium. Prepare to be transported to the enchanting city of Agrabah for an unforgettable performance filled with vibrant […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Housing Authority of the city of Elizabeth has declared that its Jobs Plus Program, an innovative initiative designed to provide financial and economic opportunities to people living in public housing, has ended as part of a four-year grant. A feature of the Jobs Plus program called Jobs Plus Earned Income Disregard […]
CLARK, NJ — Joseph Fleres, assistant superintendent of Bloomfield Public School District, has been chosen as the 2025 Bloomfield Educational Foundation Educator of the Year. “We are pleased to recognize the exceptional service that Joseph Fleres has shown, with our prestigious Educator of the Year award,” said Terry Mullane, chairperson of The Bloomfield Educational Foundation. […]