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WESTFIELD, NJ — In its first year participating, 40 officers from the Westfield Police Department raised $1,791 for “No Shave November,” police announced.

The nonprofit No Shave November grows awareness of cancer and raises funds to support cancer prevention, research and education, the fundraising website says.

Other police departments in Union County to participate in No Shave November ...

As young parents, many of us spend a lot of time, money and energy having and raising children. After all, family planning is what brought me and my wife to our beautiful town of Westfield. But, what about planning for things once our kids grow up? I am glad you asked because there are a number of things we can do as parents to help save for their future, whether it’s a college education, first ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — After seven years as the junior varsity coach at the school, Jim McKeon will be taking the reins as the Westfield boys varsity head basketball coach this winter.

And this might be a particularly appropriate time for the program to make the transition, because McKeon will be coaching a lot of the players who were under his watch last year, when the JV posted an 11-10 ...

CRANFORD, NJ — A house fire early Sunday morning destroyed a home on Hillcrest Avenue and left one man dead. 

The body of the man is believed to be the homeowner. Cranford Fire Chief Daniel Czeh called the body "unidentifiable" but investigators can use other methods such as dental records to help identify the victim.  

Firefighters from multiple towns including Westfield and Linden were ...

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, a group of 25 sophomores and juniors from The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison attended the Teen Hunger Summit at Seton Hall Prep in South Orange. This is the second year that W+H students have attended the summit, an event organized by the Community Food Bank of New Jersey.  

Students participated in breakout workshops related to hunger issues around New Jersey, the ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Newly appointed JCC of Central New Jersey Executive Director Mike Goldstein believes the organization is poised for more growth.

"When it comes to programming, we are top notch," said Goldstein in an interview at his office at the JCC. "We have best-in-class pre-school, after-school and camp programs, vibrant teen leadership and fitness and wellness programs."

Although ...

Tamaques Elementary School had 250 students and families come out for open skate at the Westfield Ice Rink on Dec. 1. The event sold out in less than two weeks.

A bake sale at the event raised funds to support enhancements at the school.

HONORING OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHES

On behalf of the entire Board, Board President Gretchan Ohlig presented congratulatory certificates to 10 members of the Boys Cross Country team and their coaches as NJSIAA Sectional Champions.  The boys team also finished 2nd at the Group 4 State Championship and competed at the Meet of Champions.  Coach Christopher Tafelski, who also was recognized ...

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is pleased to announce that the free 2019 Election Date Calendar is now available. The new Arts & Sciences in Union County calendar provides all important dates and deadlines for the 2019 election cycle, along with full page illustrations highlighting history-making people, places and milestones in Union County.

“From Paul Robeson to Carl Sagan, Union ...

This year's Wardlaw+Hartridge Book Fair is going on the road.

This year's event will be a three-day extravaganza held at Barnes & Noble in Clark from Saturday, Dec. 15 to Monday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The store is located at 1180 Raritan Road in Clark, NJ 07066.

Save your holiday shopping for this great event, which will include W+H student performances, guest readers ...