SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic Principal Sister Percylee Hart, RSM, was honored as a recipient of a Union County Lifetime Achievement Award by the Boys Scouts of America during an awards dinner at the Shackamaxon Country Club on Tuesday.   

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to those who exemplify in their daily life the ideals that the Boy Scouts of America have ...

CLARK, NJ - The first day of school was rainy but by day 2, the sun was shining and Hehnly students were ready for another great school day. What would kid wouldn't be ready to run through brightly colored arches of balloons on their way to school?

The Longhi family, donated the balloons from their family business to help welcome students Back to School.  According to ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially opened a Disaster Relief Center (DRC) in Elizabeth on Thursday, September 16. The DRC is located at the O’Donnell Dempsey Senior Center on 618 Salem Avenue. The building is a Quonset hut, adjacent to one of the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth’s buildings: the O’Donnell-Dempsey ...

CLARK, NJ - Mayor Bonaccorso took to the TV studio on Wednesday to address the residents of Clark and give an update on storm recovery efforts in town.  In his recorded address, the mayor thanked all the emergency responders in town, many of whom are volunteers for their dedication during the storm.

He also repeatedly assured residents that the township would continue to pick up all the ...

CLARK, NJ — On September 6, President Biden approved Governor Murphy’s disaster declaration and approved federal funding to be used in Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset counties. Noticeably, many counties that suffered from Tropical Storm Ida, including Union County, are not currently on the list. What does that mean? 

According to a spokeswoman ...

CLARK, NJ - Clark senior citizens enjoyed a barbeque lunch at the Deutscher Club on Monday sponsored by Mayor Bonaccorso.  This is the first occurrence of this annual event since 2019 after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year.

The outdoor event was well attended this year according to officials.  The day included a buffet lunch, beverages and music.   The Clark ...

CLARK, NJ – It was a somber anniversary marked as a community on Saturday morning when residents gathered at the James A. Nelson Memorial Park to pay tribute to those lost in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.  The park was named for a former Clark resident, and Port Authority Police Officer who died on the job in New York that ill-fated day.

The attendees of the memorial ...

 CLARK, NJ – Tropical Storm Ida dropped torrential rain across the Garden State flooding homes and businesses and leaving drivers – and their vehicles – stranded throughout Clark and neighboring communities. 

Just after 9 a.m. Sept. 1, the water had already risen up to the windowsills of several first-floor apartments at the 55-and-older Woodcrest at Clark ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Managing medication regimens for yourself or a loved one can be time-consuming, confusing, and stressful, especially for those with multiple prescriptions taken at different times of the day. 

At Twin City Pharmacy & Surgical in South Plainfield, however, a team of expert pharmacists are available to help. 

Through medication reconciliation, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Returning to school and the workplace can be stressful and so can deciphering one's symptoms. 

"Between COVID-19 and the Delta variant along with common respiratory viruses that tend to occur this time of year, and the seasonal flu, it may be difficult for one to know what one has," said Linda Chiu, PharmD at Twin City Pharmacy & ...

CLARK, NJ – While Ida left as quickly as she arrived, her aftermath is still evident throughout Clark Township. The Sept. 1 storm caused massive damage and, two weeks later, many residents are still drying out. 

In an effort to help those in need, the Deutscher Club is hosting a Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief Collection during its annual Deutscher Tag (German Day) ...

CLARK, NJ – A fundraising effort is under way to help a Clark resident and her three children dramatically effected by Hurricane Ida. 

On the evening of Sept. 3, Valley Road resident Samah 'Sam' Mekkawy went to sleep prepared and ready for her children to start the school year with new clothes and supplies. 

But, when the storm hit, dropping more than nine ...

As a reminder... Clark Township and Clark UNICO are hosting a hurricane relief drive this Sunday, September 12, 10:00 .M. - 12:00 P.M. at the cafeteria in the Recreation Building.  All the details are here in this letter from Mayor Bonaccorso:

Dear Residents,

Many of our Clark residents are suffering after the devastation of Hurricane Ida.  Knowing how this community ...

Convert landscape and garden trimmings into valuable compost. Incorporate this soil amendment into garden soil to improve drainage in clay soil and increase water-holding ability in fast draining sandy soils. It also promotes healthy plant growth more resistant to insect and disease problems and keeps plant-based kitchen scraps and garden waste out of landfills.

Composting is as simple as ...

The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds.

Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by evaluating the damage. Then plan a course of action and be prepared to follow through as needed with proper care.

Fall ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School football team relied on five turnovers as it picked up its first victory since 2019 after defeating Saint Joseph of Metuchen in the season home opener Saturday.

Following a two-game season last year due to the pandemic, the Blue Devils opened a new slate on a positive note, forcing two fumbles and coming away with three interceptions on the ...

CLARK, NJ - The Friends of the Clark Library will host an outdoor Fall Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, October 2.  The event will run from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at the Clark Library. 

According to organizers, the fair will include fall and holiday décor, jewelry, make-up and hair products, candles, accessories, jewelry, books, crafts of all kinds, ...

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ -- He’s been on the Irish American music scene for as long as anyone can remember. Entertainer Andy Cooney started his professional career in the mid-1980s at age 17 playing in Kennedy’s as a piano player. Paddy Noonan heard about me and hired me. I worked with him for about 8 years and did four albums with him.  Later, he went out on his own at age 27 and ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

Thoughts of wine typically take your mind straight to Italy, France or Napa Valley. It’s understandable, but if you want to experience a mind-blowing date filled with beauty and flavor you should start thinking about New Jersey vineyards. 

Our state has many wineries from which to choose and most ...

NEW JERSEY — September is here, which means it’s apple picking season in the Garden State.

If you’re visiting one of New Jersey’s many pick-your-own farms for apples this season, use these tips to come home with the very best fruit:

First, get to know the varieties you’re picking. The color of a ripe apple will depend on that variety, so find out from the farm ...