Mountainside News
By JOHN MOONEY
September 23, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The artworks of two local WWII veterans, are currently on display for public view at Union College of Union County, NJ (1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains) and the newly opened Fanwood Memorial Library (5 Forest Road, Fanwood).Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ) is ...
MOUNTAINSIDE/TRENTON, NJ — Mountainside's Deerfield Elementary School is one of nine public schools in New Jersey that earned the national Blue Ribbon award for high student achievement.“In a state where we pride ourselves on having the best schools in the country, these nine schools stand out and ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Even as temperatures cool throughout the county, ticks will continue to pose a danger, spreading Lyme disease and other illnesses, a Rutgers University ecologist and researcher says.Jose Ramirez-Garofalo, a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A house on Victor Street in Scotch Plains is in ruins after flames engulfed the home around 1:24 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. The first fire officials arrived quickly – within four minutes of receiving notice of the 911 call -- according to the Scotch Plains fire department. There ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Abby Kim, a junior at Gov. Livingston High School, made history by breaking the school’s career kill record in volleyball. She surpassed the previous record of 434 kills, set by Leah Dooley in 2020, and now holds 440 career kills. Kim's standout performance contributed to a ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Police Department, in collaboration with various agencies in Union County is participating in the Union County Gun Surrender Program.Anyone can turn in firearms, ammunition and prescription drugs, no questions asked, at Mountainside Police Headquarters, located ...
TRENTON, NJ — Black bears are on the move in New Jersey, looking for food in preparation for the winter denning season.The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to secure their trash and food sources, to reduce the potential for ...
When the Highlanders take the field, the teams run out with the sound of fans cheering loudly, pumped up to support the school. One organization at Governor Livingston High School that is responsible for getting those fans there is GL Sportszone.GL Sportszone is a sports media club and Instagram ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston Highlanders made Senior Night one to remember, with a dramatic 1-0 victory in double overtime against a Morris Catholic on Wednesday at Snyder Avenue Park. The game’s lone goal came courtesy of Emma DeFeo, who found the back of the net after a well-placed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - This weekend, Governor Livingston High School will be shining brightly as they kick off two spectacular events celebrating their athletic teams under the lights!Friday Night Lights: A Grid-Iron ShowdownOn Friday, September 20, get ready for an electrifying evening at Governor ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After over a month of summer practices, the Jr. Highlanders opened their 2024 football season at Governor Livingston Sunday Sept 15.The C Team, headed by Coach Jasen Bryant, led the day off with the early game vs. the Perth Amboy Red Raiders. While typically composed of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Jonathan Holloway, who took over as Rutgers president during the COVID-19 pandemic and whose term has been marked by the university’s first faculty strike and pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted final exams last spring, will step down when his contract runs out next ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- In the center of the Township of Scotch Plains at 1840 Front Street, across the street from the Stage House Restaurant, is a small yellow house with burgundy shutters, the c.1750 Osborn Cannonball House Museum. You might be surprised to learn that this little house has a big ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Governor Livingston (GL) Highlander Field Hockey team celebrated their Senior Night with a commanding 2-0 victory over Koinonia Academy on a picturesque September evening, with a full moon lighting up the sky. The excitement was palpable as the varsity team was cheered on ...
SYRACUSE, NY – Once again, Sparta High School alumnus and Syracuse University law student Billy Stoddard climbed 110 flights of stairs with a 50 pound sandbag Friday in remembrance of the first responders who answered the call on this day 23 years ago and never returned home. “The 343 FDNY ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Acting Superintendent Rob Nixon outlined the Berkeley Heights School District's goals for the 2024-2025 school year at the recent Board of Education meeting. The goals prioritize student achievement, curriculum enhancements, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) metrics, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Girls Volleyball team has kicked off their season with an impressive 4-1 record, bouncing back from an early loss to powerhouse Union Catholic High School. Under the leadership of Coach Steve Hess, the team has already faced some of the top competition in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Highlanders field hockey team earned their first win of the season on Wednesday, defeating Millburn 3-1 after a tough overtime loss in their season opener against Scotch Plains.Coach Jackie Wells reflected on the team’s performance, highlighting their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School College Jumpstart Program was held for the sixth summer this past June. Due to the popular demand of the program, it was offered in two separate sessions to accommodate the interest from students. Thirty-four GLHS Class of 2025 seniors ...
CLARK, NJ — A man faces attempted murder charges, accused of stabbing another person at the LA Fitness on Raritan Road in Clark.Antonio Lampon, 22, of Scotch Plains was arrested on Monday, Clark Police say.Police say he stabbed an acquaintance in the throat with a boxcutter on Sunday. Lampon fled ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The annual Berkeley Heights 5K Race is set to return on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with all proceeds benefiting the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health programs and resources in schools and those in need. The event ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside PTO announced its first Games Sports Dance event at Deerfield Middle School, located at 302 Central Avenue. The event is on Friday, September 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. Attendees will have several entertainment ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston High School girls' soccer team, led by long-time Head Coach Mike Roof, is preparing for an exciting 2024 season. Entering his 22nd year as head coach, Roof has compiled an impressive record of 262-148-17 and is optimistic about what this year’s squad can ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents of all skill levels to participate in its Fall Pickleball Tournament, sponsored by the Mountainside Rotary and Mayor's Wellness Campaign. The Tournament will be held on October 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Deerfield ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is transferring ownership of a psychiatric facility in Berkeley Heights to the private company that owns the larger hospital it is contained within.Staff members at Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital spoke at the Wednesday, Sept. 4 county commissioner board meeting ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- New Providence came up with two big defensive stops in the final minute to hold on for a 13-12 football victory over Gov. Livingston on Friday night.The visiting Highlanders, trailing by one point, had driven from their own 6-yard line inside the Pioneers' 35 with a minute to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s Freshmen Leadership Team hosted the Class of 2028 for Freshmen Orientation on August 22, welcoming the ninth graders to the building with plenty of spirit.Each year the Freshmen Leadership Team members individually invite every freshman to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ - Valairco Cares continues to uphold its commitment to supporting local community organizations with its latest quarterly donation of $500 to Wilson Memorial Church in Watchung. The check presentation took place on August 29, with Kevin McHugh, owner of Valairco Heating and Cooling, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — As Berkeley Heights students returned to school this week for the 2024-2025 academic year and the Board of Education looks for a new superintendent, the community continues to deal with unresolved issues from the past year. That includes more than $80,000 of bills that the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – As the Governor Livingston boys soccer team gears up for the 2024 season, expectations remain high despite a major roster overhaul. Head Coach Kevin Fontana, now in his fourth year at the helm (following three years as an assistant), leads the squad as they prepare to build ...