World News – FI – Local students receive academic awards at Georgia Tech for Fall 2020 Semester

SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – Three students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood received Dean’s List and Faculty Honors at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2020

The Dean’s List designation is given to students who have earned a 30 or higher academic average for the semester Faculty awards are given to students who have earned a 40 academic average for the semester

The Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the leading research universities in the country, is busy creating the next: the next idea, the next technology, and the next legion of agile minds well equipped to envision and understand our future shape almost 40000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled, and Georgia Tech is named one of the top 10 public universities in the country by S News & World Report For more information, see gatechedu

TRENTON, NJ – As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey approaches 1 million, Gov Phil Murphy bragged during his press conference on COVID-19 that the state’s vaccine distribution is gaining traction

“The number of starting doses has increased by more than 135400-22% increased, and the number of residents who have now received both doses is around 69258 – 63% up”

TRENTON, NJ – As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey approaches 1 million, Gov

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains community joined communities across the country on Friday to demonstrate their support for National Wear Red for Women Day, held every first Friday in February (American Heart Month)

Go Red For Women is a movement that starts with you. Lead by example and take the time to “know your numbers” It’s knowledge that could save you

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Two North Brunswick youths were indicted in the Renaissance Glen Apartments in connection with the death of a Plainfield man on Wednesday

According to a press release from Middlesex County Attorney Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joseph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Township Police Department, the youths are both male and 17 years old

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Two North Brunswick youths were indicted in connection with Wednesday

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Plainfield Cardinals boys’ basketball team beat the Vikings of Union Catholic Regional High School 71-34 on Friday

DaRon Montgomery led the Cardinals with 20 points, followed by Tyejuan Taylor (17 points) and Nicolas Acosta (10 points)

Taylor had 12 rebounds and 4 steals; Tahmir Ellis and Albright Obode each had 10 rebounds

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Plainfield Cardinals boys’ basketball team beat the Union Vikings with ease

UNION COUNTY, NJ – A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Union County Fire / Rescue Training Academy was held on the grounds of the former county juvenile detention center in Linden

On Thursday, county residents urged the Board of Commissioners to see if Union County Jail in Elizabeth would also close

UNION COUNTY, NJ – A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Union County was held on Wednesday

METUCHEN, NJ – Saint Joseph High School Celebrates Week of Catholic Schools Serving Others Students, staff, families, and alumni work through the school’s campus ministry team to reach out to first responders and seniors

“Seniors have gone through long periods of isolation to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus and our first responders have struggled

METUCHEN, NJ – Saint Joseph High School celebrates Week of Catholic Schools Serving Others

WESTFIELD, NJ – Students from Holy Trinity School in Westfield welcomed a special visitor Thursday, February 4: Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle arrived with a gift: a proclamation of Catholic Schools Week and a tribute to the History of the Holy Trinity until 1916 in the city

The mayor read the proclamation on the school’s intercom and then visited the classroom The Children in Youngest

WESTFIELD, NJ – Students from Holy Trinity School in Westfield welcomed a special visitor on

FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Fanwood Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, February 1

During the meeting, the mayor and city council discussed various issues of change in the community, including the investigation of a joint district court and the appointment of the officer in charge of the Fanwood Police Department

FANWOOD, NJ – Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Fanwood Council met on their regular appointment

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NJ SPOTLIGHT – With growing concern about racial differences in COVID-19 immunizations, Gov Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to equitable access to vaccines

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NJ SPOTLIGHT – On Wednesday, New Jersey reported a total of 705807 cases of COVID-19 – the disease caused by the novel coronavirus – since Jan. March when the first case occurred

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