UNION, N.J. — Kean University has recognized 3,010 undergraduate students who earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester, among them the following 88 local residents, listed along with their majors.Elizabeth Acton of Cranford-Management; Robert Affsa of Clark-Advertising; Ryan Alca...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Melissa Endy of Westfield was among the 115 members of the Class of 2025 who received a diploma from Geisinger College of Health Sciences’ School of Medicine during the school’s 13th annual Commencement ceremony May 10.School of Medicine Dean and Geisinger College of Health Sciences ...

8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Emilie Ancri, Brynn Barker, Gavin Becker, Sydney Becker, Jed Belosa, Gavin Berman, Jacob Bonora, Madelyn Borders, Gordon Chen, Carolina Corcoran, Alannah Cuffaro, Frederique Daneault, Eli Diamant, Alexander Edelman, Hudson Factor, Sophia Farzad, Brian Fisher, Gabri...

CRANFORD — During the Township Committee Meeting on May 20, 2025, the Committee approved the appointments of two new Firefighters including the first female Firefighter in the history of the Department. The Committee also approved the appointment of a full-time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Ch...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites families with children and teens living with autism and other sensory sensitivities to apply for the 2025 Sensory Friendly Summer Camp. The free summer camp is coordinated each year by the Department of Human Services through the Office...

WESTFIELD —At its regular public meeting on April 29, the Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment of communications professional Katherine Ernst as the district’s new Coordinator of School and Community Relations, effective August 1, 2025. Ms. Ernst will succeed Mary Ann McGann, who is...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2025 Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced the events planned for Monday, May 26, in tribute to those American military personnel of all wars who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in service to their country.Observances will beg...

FANWOOD — The Fanwood Memorial Library will host an evening with local celebrity “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney on Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The library is located at 5 Forest Road.Mr. Cooney, along with his family, have made Fanwood their home for close to 30 years. That evening, he ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Society invites members and guests to the next program in its First Wednesday Luncheon series, which will take place June 4 at the Echo Lake Country Club. Luncheons begin with check-in at 11:45 a.m. and usually end at 2:15 p.m. Echo Lake Country Club is located a...

AREA — Imagine will present a free webinar entitled “Loss, Grief and Resilience in the LGBTQ+ Community” on Thursday, June 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn how loss, grief and LGBTQ+ identities are interconnected. All community members interested in exploring this topic are invited to ...