Watchung News

Warren volunteer firefighters were able to quickly hit a fire in the attic of a house about 150 feet off of Mountainview Road, at about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday.

The redrawing of Congressional District lines in Montclair is now complete, and Republican U.S. Rep.

A The search is on to find principals for Watchung Elementary School and Mount Hebron Middle School.

A Operating since 1926, Watchung Deli -by the Watchung train station at 117 Watchung Avenue-has become something of an institution.

Arley E. Aguilar, 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested for shoplifting $350 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart, police said.

A Shop Rite manager in Watchung reported to police that a counterfeit $100 bill had been used in the store on May 8, police said.

Even the traditions of Mother Day are changing. Gone are the days when the only choice for a bouquet was red roses-now, Mother's Day bouquets include pink and lavender roses, perrennials ... even fruit.

As plans to improve a section of Mountain Boulevard in Watchung proceed, some residents living along the road have been trying to make sure the rural nature of the area remains, borough officials say.

John Olivio Sr., 88, of Vineland passed away quietly on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland surrounded by his loving family.

Submitted byA Russ Schumacher The ninth annual Bob Beckert Memorial Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K will be held June 3 at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren.A Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:15 a.m.A The Kids 1K event will begin at 9:15 a.m.A Registration is required for both the 5K Run/Walk and ... (more)

A Plainfield man was arrested by borough police on six warrants on April 26. He is Ronald J. Crooks, 47, of Plainfield.

The manager of the Sears store reports that someone stole a fire extinguisher off the wall at 6:06 p.m. on April 24 and fled.

There's a prime retail location available in a bustling little center, with busy restaurants, professional offices, comic store, dry cleaner and a nail shop nearby.

Benjamin M. Lozovsky, 29, of Brooklyn was charged with possession of marijuana, hashish and drug paraphernalia at the Valero gas station on Valley Road on April 28.

Three Watchung Hills Regional High School junior classmen were selected to take part in the 2012 Governor's Schools, a unique and highly selective New Jersey summer learning program.