UNION, NJ — It was a particularly busy morning for Tim McCollum as he had to make room in his freight yard for about 100 cars that would be arriving soon. “The track is busy this morning now, isn’t it?” train dispatcher Bob Nalbone said to McCollum. McCollum finished moving several cars and he finally […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Before her son dared her to run the New York City Marathon more than seven years ago, Sally Bell had never considered herself to be a runner. The 63-year-old, who moved to Springfield more than a year ago, just completed her seventh New York City Marathon this month on Nov. 4, with […]
CRANFORD, NJ — The owner of a popular Irish pub that was set to switch locations as part of a mixed-use project has sent a letter to the local Zoning Board of Adjustment saying the restaurant is staying put. Barry O’Donovan, who opened Kilkenny House 10 years ago, said it will stay at its South […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The boys’ soccer practice usually starts with stretching and other warm-up exercises, not a full sprint in game uniforms. Yet the Jonathan Dayton High School JV team began their afternoon practice a little differently Monday, Oct. 22, running through a dedication banner to mark the official opening of a new multi-use artificial […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Democrats appeared to claim a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in 37 years and took complete control of the Springfield council on an election night that had few surprises. Tom Malinowski led five-term Republican incumbent Leonard Lance by a little fewer than 6,000 votes with more […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Candidates for Township Committee were forced away from local issues at an Oct. 22 candidates’ forum, answering questions on national matters instead of the more usual local topics of budgets and taxes. Republican incumbent Maria Vassallo and running mate Jerry Fernandez faced off against Democratic challengers Chris Weber and Alex Keiser, each […]
Chioma Iroka, Cross-Country Chioma Iroka is a junior on the girls team, She just broke the school record for the 5K Oak Ridge Park course in 24:21, and led the Lady Farmers to a second place finish in the Valley Division of the Union County Conference.Chioma is unassuming and quiet, and leads by example. She […]
Orgreen Pierre, Cross-Country Orgreen Pierre is the senior co- captain of the Cross country team. Orgreen is a three year veteran of Cross Country, and led the squad at the recent Union County Conference Championship in a personal record 19 minutes, 35 seconds for the 5K Oak Ridge Park course. Orgreen has demonstrated leadership for […]
Madeline Garcia, varsity field hockey player What is your favorite part of field hockey? When you make a play down the field. It requires a lot of people, starting from the defense and all the way up to the forwards, working together for a common goal. It teammates supporting one another to make something happen each […]
Jon Iosso, varsity cross country runner What is your favorite part of cross country? The team atmosphere. Everyone cheers everyone else on and the team genuinely gets along very well. In what way has the sport benefitted you? The sport has gotten me in incredible shape. In the beginning, it is very hard to begin […]