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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
AREA – Union County residents are still working to shovel out from under almost two feet of snow courtesy of what meteorologists are calling one of the biggest winter storms to hit the region since 2010.Sunday’s storm, which followed on the heels of a similar weather event, led to multiple power outages, two-day school closures and challenging road conditions throughout the area. Westfield schools...
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Andrew Macurdy and Vincent Kearney were both sworn in last month, beginning their first terms representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative Distri...
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RSVP “Yes!” and Celebrate at CDC’s
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – There’s a saying that comes around whenever a wedding day is being planned that “weddings bring out the worst in people,” with the stress o...
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School – 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
Community
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School – 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Grade 12 High Honor Roll Alexander Abrams, Ava Accardi, Sama Alaulddin, Paul Allen, Diego Angeles, Sebastian Angeles, Julian Bhatia, Justin Bogdan, Ri...
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
Main, News
Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
AREA – Union County residents are still working to shovel out from under almost two feet of snow courtesy of what meteorologists are calling one of th...
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RIS Brings Westfield History to Life With
Arts and Entertainment
RIS Brings Westfield History to Life With
Thursday, February 19, 2026
WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Intermediate School is bringing a piece of Westfield history to the stage with its production of The Addams Family Young@Part, r...
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – A Judge last week dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Township by a firm that had formerly been part of the team involved in formu...
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to...
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
Main, News
District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Andrew Macurdy and Vincent Kearney were both sworn in last month, beginning their first terms representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative Distri...
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Blue Devil Icemen Top Summit, Fall to Lancers for McInnis Cup
Sports
Blue Devil Icemen Top Summit, Fall to Lancers for McInnis Cup
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The No. 6 Westfield High School ice hockey team skated past the Summit Hilltoppers, 5-2, in the semifinal round of the McInnis Cup at Warinanco Rink i...
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Raiders Down Tigers, Ridge For N2 Group B Swim Title
Sports
Raiders Down Tigers, Ridge For N2 Group B Swim Title
Thursday, February 19, 2026
After gliding past the third-seeded Princeton Tigers, 100-70, in the North 2, Group B boys swimming semifinals at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA on Fe...
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Raiders Rap Asbury Park, North Plainfield Matmen
Sports
Raiders Rap Asbury Park, North Plainfield Matmen
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School wrestling team boosted it record to 21-7 with a 45-27 victory at Asbury Park on February 10 then rocked the 11-1...
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Averell Eisner
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Averell Eisner
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Averell Eisner Averell Eisner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong problem- solver, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on Fe...
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Norman Joseph Hobbie
Obituaries
Norman Joseph Hobbie
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Norman Hobbie It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Joseph Hobbie on January 12, 2026, at the age of 94. Norm was cherished ...
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Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr.
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Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr. Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr. (a.k.a., “Dean”) of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side ...
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Westfield Memorial Library Celebrates 2025’s Top Patron
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Library is delighted to announce that Westfield resident Missy Fern and her family have been recognized as the libr...
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Westfield Memorial Library Announces March Programming
Community
Westfield Memorial Library Announces March Programming
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Library located at 550 East Broad begins March with a multitude of programs about history, health, the environment ...
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Imagine Hosts Faith, Loss, and Spirituality Panel
Thursday, February 26, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE -- Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, will host a Faith, Loss, and Spirituality Panel on Thursday, March 5, bringing together respec...
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Westfield High School Theatre Dept. Presents The Prom
Arts and Entertainment
Westfield High School Theatre Dept. Presents The Prom
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD — The award-winning Westfield High School (WHS) Theatre Department invites the community to experience the joy, humor, and heart of The Prom...
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Arts and Entertainment
RSVP “Yes!” and Celebrate at CDC’s
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – There’s a saying that comes around whenever a wedding day is being planned that “weddings bring out the worst in people,” with the stress o...
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RIS Brings Westfield History to Life With
Arts and Entertainment
RIS Brings Westfield History to Life With
Thursday, February 19, 2026
WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Intermediate School is bringing a piece of Westfield history to the stage with its production of The Addams Family Young@Part, r...
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to...
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Westfield BOE Divided On Potential Tax Increases
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Westfield BOE Divided On Potential Tax Increases
ByMADOLYNLAURINE 
Thursday, February 12, 2026
WESTFIELD – Residents could see their taxes increase by as much as $745 this year in connection with rising healthcare, staffing and insurance costs a...
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Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association
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Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association
Thursday, February 19, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Leader earned two first place awards – one for feature writing and another for editorial content – during this year’s New Jersey Press...
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Two Area High Schools Locked Down In Short Timeframe
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Two Area High Schools Locked Down In Short Timeframe
ByKATIEMOEN 
Thursday, February 12, 2026
AREA — Both Westfield High School and Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark were placed on lockdowns for what turned out to be separate unsubstantiat...
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Union County has filed suit against Clark property owners for allegedly adding several backyard amenities to land that they do not own. Late la...
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