Cranford News

American Atheists , an atheist organization based out of Cranford, NJ, say they plan to send books on atheism to Georgia state parks.

Has Cicadageddon begun? Scotch Plains resident Mike Sabatell sent us this photo of a cicada sighting last week at his home on Edgewood Terrace.

Due to a tight budget over the past few years, the library had to cut down its hours, but now that some money has become available in the budget the library will be adding three additional hours per week.

Joanne Li, president of the Junior Musical Club, will be among the high school seniors performing in the Graduation Recital, June 12.

At 8 a.m., there are no delays on the major roadways anywhere in Union County, according to 511nj.org and Google Maps, probably due to the long holiday weekend.

Cranford student Bobby Morris and two other Union County students were selected to participate in the Annual New Jersey High All State Honor Choir Concert on May 4. This was Morris' first honor choir experience, according to Garwood music teacher Tom Pedas.

"We'll see what kind of support there is for or against the idea, and we can make our decisions based on that." CRANFORD - After months of discussion, the Cranford Township Committee is ready to ask residents their thoughts on changing the town's form of government.

The following information was provided by Northeast Financial. Tis the season! Throughout the country many college graduates start to look for their first position as they make the transition from college life into Career life.

A national atheist group said Monday it will donate its literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles there.

Carlos Arias-Miranda of Cranford is one of 16 recipients to receive the 2013 Merit Scholarship awarded by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey for his intent to pursue civil engineering once he graduates.

As of 7:45 a.m., there is a two-mile delay on the Garden State Parkway North from south of Exit 137 to Exit 140 .

More than 90% of all breach victims learn of a compromise in network security from third party notification, not from internal security teams.

The following information was provided by Cranford Police Department. At approximately 10:10 am on 5/21/2013, a 9-1-1 call was received at Cranford Police Headquarters reporting an active shooter situation at Cranford Health, a local extended care and skilled nursing facility.

Volunteer 4-H Master Tree Stewards of Union County gathered to receive an Environmental Hero award at Watchung Reservation, in recognition of their community projects and educational programs reaching thousands of school children each year.

American Atheists , an atheist organization based out of Cranford, NJ, say they plan to send books on atheism to Georgia state parks.

The following information was provided by Cranford Police. A local man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses by police following a 9-1-1 call reporting a burglary to a parked motor vehicle and an assault on the vehicle owner.

Scotch Plains police activity from May 13 - 20, 2013: 5/13 A resident of Clydesdale Rd.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

The following information was provided by Union County. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a Household Special Waste Collection event on Saturday, June 1, so Union County residents can get rid of outdated or unwanted household chemicals, mercury thermostats, propane tanks, and automobile tires in an environmentally safe ... (more)

At Montclair State University's Theatre Night Awards, Julia Linger of Cranford won Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama for her work in Wardlaw-Hartridge School'A A s production of "The Miracle Worker." UNION COUNTY - More than 50 schools were represented at the fifth annual Montclair State University Theatre Night ... (more)