CRANFORD - In a video published on his Twitter page, former head coach in the college and professional ranks and ESPN broadcaster, Dick Vitale, paid tribute to Will DeGregorio, an 11-year old from Cranford who lost his battle with cancer this past week.

Vitale said:

"I was so saddened and heart-broken last night when I got a message from Bob Wischusen, my partner at ESPN, and ...

CRANFORD - Chief Ryan Greco of the Cranford Police Department put out a message to the community Monday morning to condemn the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. 

Chief Greco's message read:

The events that led up to the death of Mr. Floyd and the complete lack of regard for human life are disturbing, sickening, and heartless. Make no mistake Mr.

CRANFORD - Authorities remain on the lookout for a man last seen clad in a T-shirt bearing the figure of a Looney Tunes character after a brief car chase from Cranford to Garwood Tuesday evening ended in the arrest four people on charges of receiving stolen property, police said.

At 7:13 p.m., Cranford Patrolman Ryan McSharry attempted to stop a vehicle on South Avenue East for ...

CRANFORD – The Girl Scouts of Cranford (Service Unit 48) announced that it has been awarded the President’s Award by the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Council.

According to the release, the President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a service-delivery team whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and ...

CRANFORD – More than 325 Girl Scouts of Cranford participated in a coordinated effort to honor the 86 Cranford residents who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

At 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, the uniformed Girl Scouts appeared on their front steps, porches, and lawns of their homes to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and held signs depicting the names ...

TRENTON, NJ — Schools should consider screening visitors with non-contact thermometers and excluding anyone with a fever exceeding 100.4, according to graduation ceremony guidelines released by the State Department of Education.

The guidance outlines three options for K-12 school commencement ceremonies: virtual, drive-through/drive-in and modified in-person, outdoor ...

NEW JERSEY — (Updated 11:48 a.m.) Amid increasing pressure from students and their families, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that schools will be allowed to have in-person graduation ceremonies, something that would have previously been prohibited under the state’s COVID-19 social distancing orders.

The graduation ceremonies, Murphy said, will be permitted to begin July 6 as ...

TRENTON, NJ - A bill that would give current high school sophomores and juniors an optional “bridge year” passed the New Jersey State Senate by a 39-0 vote and will go on to the New Jersey State Assembly for vote on June 15, where it is expected to pass. It also has the support of the Governor’s office and the New Jersey Department of Education.  

The ...

TRENTON, NJ — Garden State eateries continuing to hurt because of COVID-19 will get further relief June 15 when the state will begin allowing for in-person outdoor dining.

Gov. Phil Murphy, in announcing the executive order Wednesday, said he himself has a reservation for June 15 although he didn’t say where.

“I hope folks with some confidence feel they can get ...

TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.

Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...

SUSSEX, NJ – Supermarkets Stop and Shop and Weis Markets have issued recalls on Healthy Choice Power Bowl 9.5 ounce Chicken Feta and Farro.  The United States Department of Agriculture have issues a warning that expands on a recall issued on April 10, 2020.

Conagra Brands, Inc. or Russellville, Arkansas and Marshall, Missouri recalled approximately 276,872 pounds of not ready to eat ...

Gov. Phil Murphy outlined a series of guidelines Thursday for tens of thousands of bars and restaurants across the state to follow when they begin to welcome back diners at 6 a.m. on June 15.

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy outlined a series of guidelines Thursday for the thousands of bars and restaurants across the state to follow when they begin to welcome back patrons on June ...

CRANFORD - Union County Freeholders Angela R. Garretsonn, Bette Jane Kowalski, and Chris Hudak delivered 4,000 masks to Cranford this past Thursday as part of the “Mask Up UC” initiative.

“Mask Up UC” is a County-wide public safety campaign to encourage all County residents to wear face masks and safeguard themselves and others from potential exposure to ...

CRANFORD - Cranford's COVID-19 totals as of Thursday stood at 466 confirmed positive cases and 90 fatalities, according to the Township of Cranford newsletter. 

77 of the 90 deaths have come from residents living in long-term care facilities, and 13 from residents living in the community. 

To protect the private medical information of these individuals, Cranford ...