Faculty/Staff Spotlight: Meet Union Catholic's Allison Lestarchick

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- In our latest installment of Faculty/Staff Spotlight, we shine the spotlight on Union Catholic's Allison Lestarchick.

Faculty/Staff Member: 
Allison Lestarchick

Years of service at Union Catholic?
11 years

All current positions at UC?
Director of Parent Relations, Main Office Administrative Assistant, Member of the Athletic Marketing Team, Member of ...

Union Catholic Inducted 66 Students Into The World Language National Honor Society

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic hosted its World Language National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Thursday night.

The following Union Catholic students have met all the requirements set forth by the World Language National Honor Society for their respective language of study:



Spanish
French


Nevaeh Aaron
Joseph Attalla


Josefine ...

Home of the Week: 50 Coachman Drive S Freehold, NJ 07728

Come see 50 Coachman Drive S in Freehold; and don’t miss the open house 3/18 1-3pm. As you walk into this center hall colonial, you’ll step into the foyer with the eat-in kitchen right ahead of you. Inside you’ll find cherry cabinets, double electric oven, a gas range, and a new refrigerator. To the left of the foyer is the family room with a fireplace and to the right, are your ...

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...

Three Atlantic Health System Medical Centers Achieve Healthgrades 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™

March 15, 2023

Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today announced that Chilton Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Overook Medical Center have all been recognized by Healthgrades as 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipients. This distinction places these three Atlantic Health System hospitals among the top 10% -- with Chilton and Overlook Medical Centers ...

Atlantic Health System Expands Access to its Network and Adds New Services by Acquiring Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine

Residents across central and southern New Jersey will now benefit from the combined resources of two of the region’s leading health care providers. Today, Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine to its award-winning network of care.

Upon completion, Atlantic Health System will have a majority ownership of the 11 Thompson ...

Parents Inc. Launches Text Option for Family Helpline

Are you a parent or grandparent feeling overwhelmed? Are you a teenager feeling lost and confused?  Is it tough to pick up the phone and call for help?

Parents Inc. has announced a new texting option for its Family Helpline service
[1-800-843-5437] - making it easier than ever for New Jersey residents to access free and confidential 24/7 live support during their time of need.

The ...

Plainfield Symphony Spring Concert "The Maestro & The Apprentice 1792" | March 25 @ 7PM

The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of our acclaimed music director Charles Prince, invites you to experience our next concert on March 25, 2023 at 7 PM, “The Maestro and Apprentice, 1792.” Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante will showcase four PSO principal players and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”) will conclude this uplifting program.

One ...

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...

A Lifeline for Those Still Recovering from Hurricane Ida

March 23, 2023

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Help is near for the victims of Hurricane Ida still working to recover from the 2021 storm.

"After Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, I often wondered if I would ever recover. The storm dealt a devastating blow to my home, my community, and my finances. The programs that were supposed to help me rebuild and return home were confusing, slow-moving, and sometimes no help at ...

$60,000 Online Theft, Two Car Burglaries Reported in Warren

 

WARREN, NJ — Two online thefts and two car burglaries were reported in Warren on Monday.

A Deerwood Trail resident reported that they followed online prompts that appeared to be from their bank resulting in a $60,000 loss. A Crown Drive resident transferred $6035 to what appeared to be an Ebay ad. It wasn’t, and he was unable to reclaim the money, police said.

And ...

Stage Production Embraces Legacy of Somerset County HS Overdose Victim

SOMERVILLE NJ - Two years after he relapsed and died of fentanyl poisoning, Jackson Rannells' vision of intervention, education and saving lives will continue on the auditorium stage at Somerville High School with the premiere of DJ Choices on Wednesday, March 22,

The multi-media show will deliver a strong anti-drug message to students, according to parents Ellen ...

You Are What You Eat

Just before dinner recently I hopped to our local grocery store to pick up the makings for a salad.

I am not a big fan of supermarkets. Especially the ones that are large enough to have their own zip code. I can never find what I am looking for and I am routinely doubling back to pick up the one or two items on my list that I somehow missed.

I usually have to corral a part-time high school ...

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Support New Jersey Small Businesses

March 22, 2023

TRENTON – On March 20, Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills into law to support New Jersey small businesses.

“Today we underscore once again that economic opportunity is abundant and accessible in New Jersey, especially for the small businesses that line our main streets and undergird our local communities,” said Governor Murphy. “I thank Assembly ...

Eligibility Guidelines Expanded for Free Veterans Funerals, Burials

TRENTON, NJ — More New Jersey veterans will have the cost of their funerals covered by the government and expanded ability to be buried in a federal cemetery under new guidelines.

Under a new law recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy, eligibility will be expanded to include veterans with limited incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level to ...

You Are What You Eat

Just before dinner recently I hopped to our local grocery store to pick up the makings for a salad.

I am not a big fan of supermarkets. Especially the ones that are large enough to have their own zip code. I can never find what I am looking for and I am routinely doubling back to pick up the one or two items on my list that I somehow missed.

I usually have to corral a part-time high school ...