TOP LOCAL News
By DINAH DUNN
April 22, 2026
CRANFORD, NJ - As Earth Day approaches, Cranford residents have simple, local ways to keep clothing out of landfills, whether by shopping secondhand at area boutiques or recycling unwanted items at the Conservation Center.A newly reopened option, Look Twice Consignment Boutique at 106 North Union ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford High School senior Alexa “Lexi” Ohlson has been named the school’s Performing Artist of the Week, recognized for her dedication to dance and her positive impact on the school community.Ohlson has been a member of the school’s dance program since her freshman year, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - American Lab Rescue (ALR) will return to Dreyer Farms for a meet-and-greet adoption event, giving residents the chance to meet dogs currently looking for homes. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Dreyer Farms, 831 Springfield Avenue.
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills held off a late push to secure a 5–4 win over Cranford in a competitive matchup that came down to the final innings.Both teams came out aggressive, each scoring in the first inning to set the tone. Cranford (7-4) tied the game at 1-1 early, but Watchung Hills (5-3) ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Theater, the last independent movie house in Union County, is rolling out a slate of community-focused events this April, ranging from classic film screenings and dining collaborations to inclusive programming designed for audiences with sensory needs.The lineup begins ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Another longtime Cranford restaurant has closed its doors, underscoring the continued challenges facing small businesses amid rising costs and a shifting economic landscape.El Paso Tex Mex Grill Restaurant, owned by Adalberto “Paco” Aquino, shut down this past week after more than a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her podcast: “Fiddler on the Roof” Coming to Cranford Dramatic Club 🎻The Tony Award-winning musical is coming to the CDC stage in May. I chat with the two lead actors and the ...
CRANFORD, NJ — David Rosa led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run to give Cranford a 6-5 baseball victory over Gov. Livingston on Thursday.Cranford (7-3) had rallied from a 4-0 deficit after four innings. The Cougars still trailed, 5-3, going to the bottom of the sixth inning.Rosa ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library will mark National Library Week with both a formal recognition from township officials and the return of a longtime community favorite: the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the Book Cellar.Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty issued a proclamation ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A local award-winning educator is gaining national attention as she advances in a high-profile teaching competition. Karen Carey-Lynch, a Cranford resident and language arts and gifted education teacher at Roselle Park Middle School, has reached the Top 10 in Bill Nye’s America’s ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The lacrosse season is officially underway at Cranford High School. Despite a deceiving opening record of 0-2, the girls lacrosse team has shown signs that it has the potential to have a strong season.Although the Cougars lost their first two games, Cranford was competitive in both ...
ROSELLE PARK, N.J. — A local restaurant is honoring two Cranford police officers for their bravery during a 2023 shooting by permanently displaying a piece of the patrol vehicle struck by gunfire.Dowling’s Irish Pub and Restaurant recently unveiled a plaque recognizing Cranford Police Officers ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors said that, while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s 250th anniversary commemoration of the United States is underway, with a slate of spring programs launching what officials describe as the first events in a year-long celebration.One of the opening programs will take place Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cranford ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A Cranford middle school student is among three winners selected in a student essay contest hosted by lawmakers representing New Jersey’s 22nd Legislative District.Noah Kennedy of Cranford was named a winner of the 2026 Student Essay Contest, which invited students in grades six ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Drive-Thru Food Collection — Saturday, April 11 The Cranford United Methodist Church will hold their monthly food collection this Saturday.Elias Boudinot’s Legacy to Revolutionary America — ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Nicole Torella, a longtime staff member and adjunct instructor at Union College of Union County, New Jersey, and a Fanwood resident, died peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was 54.Born in Silver Spring, Maryland, Torella moved to Fanwood as a child and spent most of her life in ...
EDISON, NJ - The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison will host an Admission Information Session on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. for prospective students and parents who would like to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1 ranked private school. Families interested in admission for the 2026-27 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Tiny residents across Cranford will look a lot older than their years on Friday, April 17, as preschoolers dress up like 100-year-olds to cap off a week-long celebration of early childhood education.The playful dress-up day is part of the National Association for the Education of ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night caused significant damage near Dreyer Farms, according to the Cranford Police Department.Police said officers responded at approximately 9:04 p.m. to a report of a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee introduced its 2026 municipal budget, advanced several infrastructure and community initiatives, and recognized first responders during its meeting on April 7.Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty opened the meeting by highlighting the introduction of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Cranford and South Plainfield baseball teams last met in the quarterfinal round of last year's NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament en route to South Plainfield's eventual sectional championship.Both teams had gotten off to good starts this season and both have high hopes, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford High School librarian has been recognized on a national stage for her impact on students and the broader community. Christine Szeluga, who has served as the school’s librarian since 2019, has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Residents in a Cranford neighborhood reported a series of overnight vehicle vandalism incidents early Monday in which car windshields were smashed with large bricks.Posts circulating on social media groups Monday morning indicated that multiple vehicles parked along Cauyga Road and ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dreyer Farms reopened for the season on March 14, welcoming customers back after its winter closure with early spring planting underway and greenhouses quickly filling.With temperatures swinging from summer-like warmth to late-winter cold in a matter of days, many local gardeners are ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Green Thumb Garden Club will celebrate both Earth Day and the arrival of spring with a hands-on seed planting event on Wednesday, April 22, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor.The free ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
CRANFORD, NJ — What many residents consider a longtime Cranford landmark appears to have closed its doors, leaving the community wondering about the future of the Rustic Mill Diner & Pancake House. The diner, located at 109 North Ave. W., has been closed for more than a week, and its phone ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford. Cranford Community Good Friday Prayer Service — Friday, April 3 Calvary Lutheran Church will host this year’s service at noon.Blood Drive — Friday, April 3 Calvary Tabernacle is hosting a blood ...