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Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains to honor patroness with Mass and family fiesta
On Saturday June 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Scotch Plains will conclude a nine-day novena of prayer and thanksgiving with a celebration of Mass starting at 11 a.m., followed by a solemn procession around the church and a gala family fiesta.
Ballots for 2013 Union County primaries now available online
There's a major primary election coming in two weeks. Can you name everyone running in your town, county and state? Union County voters interested in knowing exactly who will appear on their ballots June 4 can now see the sample ballot for their district through the county clerk's website.
Cicadas making their arrival in North Jersey [video]
Warmer weather over the past two days has coaxed the first of the red-eyed cicadas to crawl out of their holes in some yards in North Jersey.
'Tribute to Fallen Heroes' Concert Kicks Off Memorial Day Festivities in SPF
This release was received from the Scotch Plains Fanwood Memorial Day Committee.
Register for Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association summer soccer camps
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association SPFSA is announcing the third year of SPFSA summer soccer camps, five-day programs geared toward children entering kindergarten through fifth grade.
Reminder: Midway Avenue Closed Due to Water Pipe Installation
FANWOOD, NJ New Jersey American Water Company will be installing a new 48-inch valve on Midway Avenue between Cecilia Place and Tower Place in Fanwood from May 20 through May 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. Midway Avenue will be closed between Terrill Road and Cecilia Place and Traffic control will be coordinated by the Fanwood Police Department and detour ... (more)
Union County 4-H Master Tree Stewards awarded for service
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.
[PHOTOS] Singing For a Cause: Fanwood's Second Annual Choir Festival
The Second Annual Choir Festival at Fanwood Presbyterian was held Sunday night. The event was put together and directed by the church's music ministry director, Tom Berdos, a musician and teacher.
26 Open Houses in Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Sunday
House hunting? Check out weekly list of Sunday open houses. All of these open houses run from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., except for: - 1280 Cushing Road, which begins at 12 p.m. - 2296 North Avenue and 1001 Penny Lane, which go until 5 p.m. - 1794 East 2nd Street, which doesn't begin until 2 p.m. 1794 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains - This three-bedroom, ... (more)
Tonight: Scotch Plains Council Will Vote on 2013 Municipal Budget
On Tuesday, May 21, Scotch Plains Council will hold its public hearing and then vote on the 2013 municipal budget.
Restoration efforts at historic Frazee House in Scotch Plains steadily moving forward
SCOTCH PLAINS - The annual list of the 10 most endangered historic sites in the state compiled by the organization, Preservation New Jersey, will be revealed on May 22, and one of the sites is in Union County, organization officials said.
Fanwood Police charge South Plainfield driver with DWI
FANWOOD - Joseph Calderone, 50, of South Plainfield was charged with driving while intoxicated after an officer stopped the vehicle Calderone was driving in the 300 block of Midway Avenue on May 6 at 3:55 p.m. for a violation, police said.
Brunner School Daisy Troop in Scotch Plains learns about benefits of pet therapy
Daisy Troop 40329 from Brunner School in Scotch Plains welcomed Steven Herz and his nationally recognized certified working therapy dog Koko.
Road closures between Terril Road and Cecillia Place starting May 20
FANWOOD - The New Jersey American Water Company's contractor will be installing a new 48-inch valve on Midway Avenue between Cecilia Place and Tower Place May 20-23 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Midway Avenue will be closed between Terrill Road and Cecilia Place.
Residents Comment on What New Businesses Should Come to Fanwood
Last Thursday evening the Fanwood Business and Professional Association held their third annual Ladies Night Out.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood H.S. DECA students attend International Career Development competition
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District's DECA students had a successful week at the International Career Development Competition held in Anaheim, CA recently.
The Fanwood Blotter: Police Make Three DWI Arrests
This release was received from the Fanwood Police Department. On 04/30/2013 @ 10:15 PM Officer responded to the area of the 100 block of LaGrande Ave.
Golf: North Group 3: Scotch Plains-Fanwood wins, Millburn runner-up
Scotch Plains-Fanwood won today's North Group 3 golf sectional at Darlington GC in Mahwah with a shoot-five, count-four score of 329.
Third Annual Rotary Woof Walk on Sunday May 19
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - The third Annual Fanwood Scotch Plains Rotary Woof Walk will take place on Sunday, May 19 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.