Okay, I admit it: I color my hair. Sometime between age 35 and recently, the gray hairs started coming in fast and furious. I’m assuming it was age-related, and not a result of being a stressed-out mother of two kids, a dog, lizard, chinchilla and assorted fish. But I was less concerned with why the gray hairs were there... Full story »

To the editor: On Oct. 10, Peter F. Boyce (Millville), Charles Lukens (Ventnor) and Robert Nyholm (Marlton) were duly elected as the three delegates to represent the State of New Jersey at the Continental Congress 2009 (CC2009), Nov. 8-22 in Illinois. The Continental Congress represents a growing grassroots movement of organizations and individuals like the Tea Parties (which recently drew... Full story »

To the editor: My family and I are thankful to the Cranford Police and Fire Department, Volunteer First Aid Squad, Career EMS and John Rattigan, Union County Police & Fire Pipes and Drums, along with all the numerous friends and family, for the incredible support and condolences for my wife, Annette A. Ditzel. Your thoughtfulness during this difficult time for... Full story »

To the Editor: I, as an American, have always taken pride in my country, our flag, and its great heritage. As a VFW and Legionnaire member, I have always listened attentively to the stories of what my fellow comrades have endured on the front lines, the battles they have fought and how they received the ribbons and medals they proudly... Full story »

To the Editor: On behalf of the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP), I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the community for helping make our third annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser such a success. This event cannot take place without all of the community volunteers who lend us their time, the generous advertisers and sponsors of the event,... Full story »

By Sandy Polsky I sat in the waiting room, feeling dread. The technician finally called my name and led me down the corridor. “I’m Debra,” she said cheerily. My lips twisted into some semblance of a smile, hopefully transmitting that I didn’t care one iota what her name was. I was facing a mammogram, for God’s sake. I’ve known women... Full story »

To the Editor: I would like to urge everyone to participate in the family-friendly bike ride that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 8. The ride, which is sponsored by the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department, will start at 9 a.m. from the parking lot next to Cervantes of Spain. The police department will escort the riders along the... Full story »

Michael Gachko, 94 Michael Gachko, 94, died at home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. A mass of Christian burial was offered on Oct. 26 at St. Michael’s Church, Cranford, followed by entombment in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Arrangements were by the Dooley Funeral Home, Cranford. Born in Pennsylvania, Mr. Gachko lived in Cranford for the past 60 years. A cabinet... Full story »

By Dinah Dunn Scary Halloween decorations have never been my thing. With this wretched economy, I am glad to have an excuse not to buy another plastic skeleton. However, husband hasn’t gotten the memo. Every night, after the kids go to bed, he goes outside to add something more to our already jam-packed displays. Granted, he’s got a knack for... Full story »

To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Kenilworth PBA Local 135 and Officer Michael Devlin, coordinator of the Valerie Fund Motorcycle Run, held Saturday, Sept. 19. This year’s program was a huge success having attracted 178 motorcycle participants. The Valerie Fund is a program sponsored each and every year by the Kenilworth PBA Local... Full story »

To the Editor: Jon Corzine is still insisting that we’ve turned the corner on the recession, but three recent news items show that New Jersey remains broken and Corzine broke it. For the second year in a row, a national study has cited New Jersey for having the nation’s least business-friendly tax policies. Delaware — against which we compete for... Full story »

To the Editor: In a recent article, Cranford’s Mayor Robinson stated that by establishing a skate park, the township would have a place for kids to practice their sport. “Kids are going to be riding their skateboards--that’s the bottom line.” It appears that the Cranford Skate Park Association kept the mayor in the dark about their actual plans for the... Full story »

To the Editor: Is this really the best piece we could write about Union County's annual MusicFest? Carping over a band that opened with new music rather than its hits?  Full story »

To the Editor: I want to extend a public thanks to the Cranford Township Committee for having the progressive foresight to donate land for a BMX/skatepark to the Cranford Skate Park Association. It has been badly needed for years, and I am certain it will be very popular for the riders once it is built. I surveyed some of the... Full story »

To the Editor: With a huge headlining band like Third Eye Blind, I was looking forward to this year's Music Fest. However, it turned out to be one big wash out in more ways than one.  Full story »