ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, recently announced the retirement of John “Jack” Kovacik. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Kovacik concluded his 44 years as a member of the board of directors with Inroads to Opportunities, formerly known as the […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Author Renaee Smith recently released the fifth book in her “Freddie” series. In “Freddie Learns the Value of Money,” Freddie tackles chores to save up for a new bike. He learns that budgeting and saving are essential in his financial journey. The story is for children ages 6 to 12. The series […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education welcomed one new member and two incumbent members at its annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Leslie Ann Woody and incumbents Courtney Washington and Angela Alvey-Wimbush took the oath of office at the Abraham Clark High School auditorium for three-year terms. The three were elected in […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities was recently honored as a NJBIZ 2022 Nonprofit Business of the Year finalist. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County–based nonprofit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. According to NJBIZ, “All finalists are a select group […]
ROSELLE, NJ — It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the borough had its fifth annual holiday toy drive on Friday, Dec. 16, at Central Park NJ, a sports bar and restaurant on North Wood Avenue in Roselle. Hosted by DJ Chill X, the night was filled with great music, food and […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The season of giving is in full swing in Roselle, as volunteers and local officials helped families in need through a holiday food distribution on Sunday, Nov. 21. More than 500 turkeys, chickens and hams were given out to the hundreds of residents that came to Borough Hall for the “Give Thanks […]
FAIR LAWN, NJ — Columbia Bank supported New Jersey communities in need by hosting its annual week of giving. During the week of Nov. 14, nearly 100 percent of “Team Columbia” employees donated their time to volunteer and make a meaningful impact at local organizations throughout the state. Additionally, more than 150 turkeys were donated […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Borough of Roselle schools went into a brief lockdown on Friday, Oct. 7, in response to an aggravated assault incident that occurred in the neighboring town of Linden. The incident took place on Friday, Oct. 7, at approximately 2:15 p.m., on North Wood Avenue in Linden. Due to the assault, a 19-year-old […]
UNION COUNTY — In addition to state, county and local municipal elections, Tuesday, Nov. 8, will also see Board of Education candidates square off and seek votes. Although many of the candidates have catchy slogans, in much the same manner as their cohorts on municipal councils and committees, the key element missing for BOE candidates […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With Election Day less than a week away, the entire state is looking toward the midterm election. In Union County, it is the county clerk’s office that is involved in much of the preparatory work, and a key element is security. “We do coordinate with the municipal clerks who are responsible […]