CRANFORD - Gabby Baiada and Olivia Russomanno each scored a goal to power Cranford to a 2-0 victory over Oak Knoll on Saturday.

Both goals came in the second-half. Russomanno also picked up an assist on Baiada's goal. Cranford goalie Amanda Vath recorded three saves. 

The girls return to action on Tuesday when they travel to Berkeley Heights to take on Governor ...

CRANFORD - Liam Fitzpatrick thought he might not play this season for two reasons - 1. a potential season shutdown due to COVID-19, and 2. his injured quad. 

Both of those concerns were to put rest as Fitzpatrick was able to make his season debut and score on Thursday to help power Cranford past Hillside 4-0.  

"It was such a relief," said Fitzpatrick.

CRANFORD - Shane Van Dam completed 11-of-18 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cranford past Linden, 37-7, on Saturday. 

Van Dam connected with Will Gallagher on a 14-yard TD pass in the first quarter, then followed up with a 24-yard TD pass to Jake Chapman in the second. Chapman added a 27-yard rushing TD in the second-half.

Cranford's defense accounted for 16 ...

CRANFORD - In the spirit of Fall, the Cranford Police Department will be hosting "Cider & Doughnuts with a Cop" at the Eastman Street Clock Plaza on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Residents are welcome to stop by from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to grab a cup of cider and a doughnut, ask questions, share your concerns, and get to know your local Cranford Police ...

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. 10/07/2020 @ 9:54 p.m.

North Avenue West and Orchard Street

Arrested: Jerome Hutchins, 26, Newark; Raequan Kinard, 25, Newark

Arrested by: Ptl.

CRANFORD - Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado announced an additional ballot drop-off box location has been added in Cranford for the November 3 General Election.

The new location is in the Union County College Commons Courtyard near Parking Lot 2 on Springfield Avenue. Cranford's other ballot drop-off box is in front of the Cranford ...

CRANFORD - Residents might want to allow for some extra drive-time on Saturday morning, as a political truck parade anticipated to draw “high attendance” plans to roll through the town.

Organizers of the “Trump Truck Parade” announced on their website that they will leave from the AMC Mountainside 10 on Route 22 in Mountainside at 10 a.m., before meeting up with ...

NEW JERSEY — Cutting off indoor dining and mandating that all non-essential businesses close their doors at 8 p.m. are part of the measures that will begin in Newark on Tuesday, after the largest city in New Jersey confirmed more cases Sunday (101 total) than all other Essex County towns combined.

Since June 30, the city has reported at least 2,207 coronavirus cases and 42 ...

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has submitted a draft of a coronavirus vaccine distribution plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials announced Monday during a virtual press briefing. 

While a COVID-19 vaccine or therapeutic has not been created, the governor said the “growing reality” is that one or more vaccines ...

BLACKWOOD, NJ — Over 1.6 million people in New Jersey have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic began to ravage the state.

Looking to help individuals out of work, as well as employers unable to hire more people due to the financial impact of COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced $14 million of new workforce development funds ...

CRANFORD - Max & Luna Baby and Kids officially opened for business on Monday in Cranford.

The store, located at 10 Alden Street, specializes in unique baby and children's clothing, accessories, gifts, and keepsake items. The owner, Cori Ardente, also owns Anthem Style & Gift located next door. 

"My son is 15 months, so once I had him, I started thinking ...

CRANFORD - Has lunch been yet another thing you have to think about this year as a parent of a school-aged child? Flag for Cranford and local restaurants have partnered up to help alleviate the problem.  

With Cranford Public Schools operating on a half-day schedule, no lunch is served, creating another strain for parents. To help with this obstacle, while also creating business ...

CRANFORD - 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Cranford since October 21, according to the Township of Cranford. Currently, there are 26 active cases in town.

The 10 new positives bring Cranford's total to 593 since the first reported case on March 17. With no new fatalities, the number remains ...

CRANFORD - 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Cranford since October 14, according to the Township of Cranford. Currently, there are 22 active cases in town.

The 16 new positives bring Cranford's total to 583 since the first reported case on March 17. With no new fatalities, the number remains at ...

CRANFORD - Union County residents can put their Jack o’ Lanterns to good use after Halloween by participating in Union County’s new Pumpkin Recycling Program.

According to the release, residents can drop off their pumpkins at the County Emergency Services Yard located at 151 Kenilworth Boulevard in Cranford, or at the Westfield Conservation Center located at 1300 Lamberts Mill Road ...

CRANFORD - The county will distribute about $1.1 million in open space grants to municipalities for planting trees and funding resources for children’s recreation, including fields, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.

Grants will total $1,036,786.04 for the Kids Recreation Trust and $102,250 for the Greening Union County program, officials said. Funding will come ...