AREA— Dr. Marilyn Hart, age 98, and her brother-in-law, Joe Schott, age 102, last month celebrated their joint birthdays — totaling 200 years. Dr. Hart’s husband, David Hart, had the same birthday as his sister, Nancy Hart, who married Mr. Schott. The two couples only had two birthdays between the f...

WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of Westfield is accepting nominations for the 31st Annual Charles Philhower Fellowship Award, which recognizes an outstanding full-time educator in grades Pre-K through 5 in the Westfield Public Schools. Additionally, the Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the Secon...

COUNTY — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs is pleased to announce a live speaking event titled “One Woman’s Journey as an Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” featuring McCarter & Eng...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area YMCA Board of Directors announced at the February 26 board meeting that Susan Morton has been named the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, effective June 2024. Mark Elsasser, who has held the position since 2002, will retire in June 2024 after 4...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — Zachary Rittner, the founder and head of the environmental science department at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), will be hosted by the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains on Monday, March 18.Mr. Rittner will provide a presentation on the Conservation in the Class...

WESTFIELD — Blake Width, Rotary Club of Westfield Community Service Grants chairperson, has announced that Rotary Grant applications are now being accepted for consideration. Nonprofit organizations may receive a copy of the official application directly from the Rotary website at www.westfieldrotar...

HARRISONBURG, Va. — James Madison University has announced that five local residents made the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the honor of being placed on the President’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.900 or above and carry a course load of at least...

WESTFIELD — On Valentine’s Day, Junior members of The Rake and Hoe Garden Club, Inc. of Westfield crafted 35 small floral arrangements that they donated to the staff at Complete Care Nursing Home, located at 1515 Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield.The arrangements contained red and white carnations, plus...

CLARK — Carl H. Kumpf is one of six middle-grade schools in New Jersey that have been recognized as New Jersey Schools To Watch (NJSTW) as part of a recognition program developed by The National Forum Advancing Excellence in the Middle Grades. The NJSTW program is sponsored by the New Jersey Associa...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library will celebrate 10 years of New Jersey Makers Day on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16.On March 15, adults can pick up supplies to make a paper four-leaf clover, while supplies last. On March 16, there will be a linoleum block printing workshop for ...