CRANFORD – A big fourth quarter by Cole Blazek helped power Cranford past Voorhees, 68-56, on Tuesday night.

From the opening whistle to the last, the Cougars never trailed but saw their lead dwindle to two or less points in each of the final three quarters.

Voorhees started the fourth quarter on a 7-2 run which narrowed Cranford’s lead to just two before Blazek hit a 3-pointer ...

CRANFORD - Congratulations to this week's Cranford High School Athlete of the Week, Dean Smith. 

Smith is a senior captain on the varsity wrestling team who captured the District 14 Championship at the 132 lb weight class this past weekend. He has amassed a 22-7 record this season and advances to wrestle in the upcoming Regions.

"Last year, I couldn't ...

CRANFORD - Congratulations to this week’s CHS Athletes of the Week, Luke Pachkowski and Sasha Knapp. 

Pachkowski, a junior on the varsity ice hockey team, has been having a breakout season with 27 points including 10 goals and 17 assists. His leadership throughout the season helped the Cougars make a run for the Conference title. 

"This year, a ...

CRANFORD - A tranformer fire in the area of the Conrail train tracks Wednesday night caused power outages along southern portions of Cranford. 

PSE&G worked during the overnight hours and has since repaired the issue and restored power to those customers affected by this specific incident.

For power outage related questions or to report a power outage, contact PSE&G ...

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 2/13/2019 @ 9:56 p.m.

Raritan Road

Arrested: Elaine Kwiatek, 26, Linden

Arrested by: Ptl. Jason D’Agostino

Charges: Possession of Under ...

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 2/05/2019 @ 10:34 p.m.

Lincoln Avenue East and Meeker Avenue

Arrested: Deshawn Claiborne, 26, East Orange

Arrested by: Ptl. Christopher ...

UNION COUNTY – About 40 students at Union County Vocational-Technical High School in Scotch Plains have been diverted from their regular program of study following the firing of the school’s electrical engineering teacher after a classroom dispute with a student.

After families rallied in front of the school this week, the school’s principal, Lisa Tauscher, told parents ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Setting the project guidelines in conjunction with the state of New York, legislation creating the Gateway Development Commission -- sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and the Assembly Transportation Chair Daniel Benson -- cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.

“The Hudson Tunnel Project is arguably the most important project that will ...

ELIZABETH, NJ – The Board of Chosen Freeholders discussed several developments taking place in Union County during their regular meeting Thursday night.

NJ State Minimum Wage Increase

As previously reported, Governor Phil Murphy recently signed legislation in Elizabeth raising the state minimum wage to $15 an hour.

“This is a great thing. Many New Jersey residents struggle ...

NEW JERSEY – The leaders of the Build Gateway Now Coalition announced this week that the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) Mayors Alliance to the Coalition, a bipartisan group formed in 2018 that consists of 30 mayors representing more than 23,500 daily commuters along the RVL, spanning four counties in New Jersey, have joined the coalition.

“We are thrilled to welcome the RVL ...

CRANFORD - Downtown Cranford's Winter Restaurant Week 2019 is almost here! A number of downtown restaurants will be offering prix fixe dinner menus from February 24 - March 1. This is a great chance to dine at your favorite spot or try someplace new. Check out the menus from participating restaurants below and start planning out your week now!

Participating ...

CRANFORD - Downtown Cranford's Winter Restaurant Week 2019 is almost here! A number of downtown restaurants will be offering prix fixe dinner menus from February 24 - March 1. This is a great chance to dine at your favorite spot or try someplace new. Check out the menus from participating restaurants below and start planning out your week now!

Participating ...

CRANFORD - Mrs. Francis' P.M. Kindergarten class at Brookside Place School made Valentine’s Day gift bags for the kids and patients at Children’s Specializes Hospital, a RWJBarnabas Health Facility. 

The gift bags were delivered to the hospital to spread love during the month of February. This past month, the students learned about kindness and ways to ...

CRANFORD – The Los Angeles Rams may have lost by 10 in the lowest scoring "Big Game" in history, but they won by a landslide in the Brookside Place School “Souper” Bowl. 

During the week leading up to the Big Game, students were able to donate cans of soup in honor of their preferred team, either the New England Patriots or the Los Angeles Rams. By ...

CRANFORD - The Newark Archdiocese on Wednesday released a list of 63 priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse. Among those listed on the website for the Archdiocese of Newark is one priest who previously served in Cranford. 

The List of Credibly Accused Clergy included James T. Benedetto. Ordained in 1970, Benedetto served at St. Antoninus ...