Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association
Katie Moen A HAPPY ENDING....Three members of the Clark Police Department (Detective Paul Sosnowski, Detective Bruce McDonald and Officer Ronny Taborda) pose with their pups (Ozzy, Zeus and Capri) in front of the Clark Police station. All three pups were found abandoned in a bucket on the the side of the road last year before being adopted.
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February 19, 2026
Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association

WESTFIELD – The Leader earned two first place awards – one for feature writing and another for editorial content – during this year’s New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) contest.

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