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LIVINGSTON, NJ – Local government officials and public school administrators turned out en masse at Monday’s Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) meeting to bid a fond farewell to Jim O’Neill as he completed ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Seniors David Lin and Vanessa Hu, the Class of 2019 salutatorian, both of Livingston High School, recently were announced as winners in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Lin and Hu were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their “academic promise and distinguished performance.”

Lin and Hu both ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — As part of the Livingston High School (LHS) counseling department’s mission of supporting students in exploring and identifying the “right fit” for their post-secondary plans, a “Wall of Honor” was created to remember, recognize and celebrate all LHS graduates who have chosen to enter into the military and serve our country.

The display, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Outstanding first responders from the Livingston Police Department (LPD), Livingston Fire Department (LFD) and Livingston First Aid Squad (LFAS) were among those honored at last week’s Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner held at Crystal Plaza.

The award for Police Officer of the Year was presented to Lt. Reese Riley, a 25-year member of the LPD ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Four members of the Livingston High School softball team recently were named to the 2019 Super Essex Conference’s All-Liberty Division First Team, as selected by the conference’s coaches.

Jess Bullion, Chloe Saperstein, Deja Robinson and Hailey Reuter of Livingston all were selected to the first team.

Bullion, a sophomore, had an 18-9 record as a pitcher and ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Brian Russo of Livingston has been selected to the Super Essex Conference All-American Division First Team, which was chosen by the conference coaches at the conclusion of the 2019 season.

Russo, a junior midfielder, scored 49 goals, doled out 10 assists and came up with 104 ground balls during the season. He now has 121 career goals with one season to go. He scored a ...

COLUMBUS, NJ -- Joe Cullen, Philmon Mehari and Connor Sweeny represented Livingston High School in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions last Saturday at Northern Burlington Regional High School.

A fourth Lancer, sophomore Tafari Attoh, also had qualified, but an injury held him out of this competition.

Sweeny came in third place in three different field events in the wheelchair division. In the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Rather than issuing a ticket when he saw a home with an overgrown lawn, Livingston’s Property Maintenance/Zoning Inspector Carl Pluchino contacted someone he knew would jump at the opportunity to help a neighbor in need.

The members of Boy Scouts Troop 12 were honored on Monday for their volunteer efforts in cutting 12 bags worth of grass, bringing tree limbs ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Kiwanis Youth Citizen of the Year award recipient Danny Hubert has been volunteering since sixth grade, including being president of the LHS Key Club, where his duties have included spearheading many events, and playing a large role in the Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) by organizing and volunteering at many of its special events over ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — On the same day that Acting Governor of Newark, Sheila Oliver, signed a resolution designating June 12 as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day,” Livingston women in the military and women veterans were honored at the Memorial Oval with a wreath laying ceremony.

Thanks to the efforts of the Livingston Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI), the township ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – After placing in the Top 8 during the most recent season of “MasterChef Junior” on FOX, Harrison Elementary School third grader Matthew Smith was honored by Livingston Mayor Al Anthony and members of the township council for his accomplishments. 

Smith stole the hearts of Monday’s council meeting attendees as he expressed gratitude toward the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Inn riots and in support of the LGBTQ+ community, the Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (LCDI), Mayor Al Anthony and members of the township council, clergy members and residents convened at Town Hall last week to raise the Pride Flag for the fourth consecutive year. The flag will fly ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Just prior to Gun Violence Awareness Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June, the Township of Livingston issued a proclamation declaring June as Gun Violence Awareness Month at the request of members of the National Council of Jewish Women/Essex County chapter and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

The first time Livingston declared a “Gun Violence ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Among the many community members honored during last week’s Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) awards dinner at the Crystal Plaza were Monte Ehrenkranz of Regal Bank, who was named Business Person of the Year, and CareOne LLC, which was named Business of the Year.

Ehrenkranz, who also serves as president of the LACC, started his banking career in 1983 ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Levine, Jacobs & Company, LLC, recently announced that Charles “Charlie” Mitros, who was recently promoted from staff Accountant to supervisor at the Livingston-based firm, has passed the CPA exam.

In his new role, Mitros oversees, guides and trains accounting staff, provides the firm leadership with innovative ideas to augment the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Levine, Jacobs & Company, LLC took advantage of tax season to give back to the community, as the Livingston-based accounting firm does each year during this busy time. The charity that the firm chose to raise money and/or collect donations for this year was “Movers for Moms.”

As part of its Movers for Moms® program, TWO MEN AND A ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – After placing in the Top 8 during the most recent season of “MasterChef Junior” on FOX, Harrison Elementary School third grader Matthew Smith was honored by Livingston Mayor Al Anthony and members of the township council for his accomplishments. 

Smith stole the hearts of Monday’s council meeting attendees as he expressed gratitude toward the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Talia Rudy, junior in Arlene Brown’s Advanced Placement (AP) Photography class at Livingston High School, recently earned the top award, “Best In Show,” at the Randolph Invitational competition with her photograph, "London Connection."

The Randolph Invitational is a juried exhibit involving six high schools, including Livingston, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Thanks to the nearly 4,000 people who attended Livingston’s SummerFest Food Truck and Music Festival, more than $20,000 in proceeds will benefit charities supported by co-hosts Livingston Sunrise Rotary, Livingston Rotary and Livingston PBA Local #263.

The large turnout of the daylong event caused the more than a dozen trucks to run out of food early as the ...

SUMMIT, NJ – Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ)—the state’s leading voluntary not-for-profit health organization focused on Alzheimer’s care, support and research—teamed up with Atlantic Health System Overlook Medical Center’s Neuroscience Institute last week to host a research symposium that coincides with AAGNJ’s efforts to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Showcasing the talents of team members in a fun and entertaining way, Atlantic Health System hosted its first-ever 'Atlantic's Got Talent' event at The College of St. Elizabeth. Twelve finalists treated the audience to vocals, instrumentals, dance performances, an original poetry recitation and stand-up comedy.

First, second and third place winners received ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston showed its support for Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey (AAGNJ) by declaring June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month on Monday, hours after Saint Barnabas Medical Center also showed its support of AAGNJ’s mission by illuminating the Cooperman Family Pavilion lobby with purple lights.

A proclamation from ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Friday, June 14 is National Flip Flop Day, created by Tropical Smoothie Cafe to celebrate its customers and highlight its fundraising effort for Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

From 2 to 7 p.m. on June 14, customers can get a free, limited-edition Sunshine Smoothie if they wear flip flops to any of the 700-plus locations, including the Livingston-based cafe at 280 ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Summerfest Food Truck and Music Festival is getting a facelift this year with new hosts and a township-approved ordinance allowing for beer and wine to be served among the various food and entertainment options offered throughout the day.

From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Livingston’s two Rotary Clubs and Livingston PBA Local #263 will be hosting 18 ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ – Aldi supermarkets have announced a recall of flour sold in its stores that may contain E. coli bacteria.

The recall applies to “Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour” which the supermarket chain sold in 11 states, including New Jersey.

The flour affected by the recall was sold in a five-pound bag with the UPC code “041498130404.”

To be cautious, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston celebrated the opening of a new Monarch Butterfly Garden that is now located outside of Livingston Town Hall thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Livingston Department of Public Works (DPW) and a group of Livingston students.

In 2016, Aalok Dhurandhar, Natasha Ahlawat, Neil Ahlawat, Srishti Dhurandhar, Ruhi Tawde, Ankita Sharma and Divya ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Township of Livingston celebrated the opening of a new Monarch Butterfly Garden that is now located outside of Livingston Town Hall thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Livingston Department of Public Works (DPW) and a group of Livingston students.

In 2016, Aalok Dhurandhar, Natasha Ahlawat, Neil Ahlawat, Srishti Dhurandhar, Ruhi Tawde, Ankita Sharma and Divya ...

NEWARK, NJ — Rabbi Clifford Kulwin of Livingston’s Temple B'nai Abraham was recently presented with a Star of Essex Award at this year’s Essex County Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration, which recognizes the influence and positive impact that Jewish people have on the economy and culture of Essex County.

Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. presented awards to ...