Scotch Plains News

TEAMWORK Eddy Rappold of Plainfield, Deblina Mukherjee of Scotch Plains and Vicky Tumati of Iselin, seventh grade students at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, work on a project in science class.

Looking for some great furniture and household items at a reasonable price? If the weather holds up, there should be a many, many good garage sales this weekend to sate your bargain-hunting appetite.

More than 240 Union CountyA fifth graders faced major disappointment today when they had no choice but to leave Ellis Island before even getting on the boat.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1571 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains, invites parishioners and the community to its annual Family Fiesta, on Saturday, June 16, on the church grounds.

Tom Berdos, Music Director of Fanwood Presbyterian Church, presents the proceeds from the May 20 Fanwood Choir Festival to the Captains of the local Rescue Squads: Dan Sullivan, Scotch Plains; and Tom Kranz, Fanwood.

This week around our towns,we have walks and hikes for the adventurous, electronic recycling opportunities for the fastidious, or some treasures for bargain hunters.

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III announced two Scotch Plains students as division winners of the New Jersey Fire Safety Poster Contest for the 2011-2012 school year.

Public Intoxication At 11 p.m. on May 24, Scotch Plains Police received a report stating that an individual was lying on the ground at the corner of Park and Mountain Avenue.

The 9th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Raphael's Life House will be held Monday, June 25 at Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club in Scotch Plains.

The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities in Partnership with Autism Family Times Brianna, Inc.

The County of Union will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, June 9, so Union County residents can get rid of unwanted computers, televisions and other electronic equipment, and shred old personal documents in a secure and environmentally proper manner.

Arrests James Rodriguez, 23, of Jersey City, was arrested at 9:43 a.m. on May 14, for an active warrant out of East Rutherford.

Have you seen Moxie? This 12-year-old, greyish-tan yorkshire terrier was last seen on Monday, May 28 on Washington Avenue in Scotch Plains.

The 9th hole at Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains, the first island green that architect A.W. Tillinghast designed.

Looking for the best way to instantly share your Memorial Day memories with your friends and neighbors? With just a click A of a button, all of your parade and backyard memories will be immortalized on Patch.

The most exciting fish of the day was undoubtedly the one which released itself from Capt.

Members of Rolling Thunder and those that follow this group are invited to share their stories of the road, triumphs and heartbreaks as well as the events, meetings and rides that are coming up.

A The 10th Congressional district race may not be big news in Scotch Plains, but the Democratic primary to succeed Donald Payne, Sr.

SPANISH HONOR STUDENTS Esther Faus of Princeton, Middle School Spanish teacher at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, presented students with medals and certificates of achievement for their performance on the National Spanish Exam.

The Rev. James Watson is bringing his Scottish brogue, love for Celtic traditions, and enthusiasm for preaching to the congregation of Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains for the summer.