Local Knitters Flock to Clark's 'All About Ewe' 

Scotch Plains resident Lisa Marazzo recently opened All About Ewe, a knitting shop and school on the corner of Madison Hill Road and Westfield Avenue in Clark. The shop offers yarn in every weight and every price point, all different kinds of dyed and undyed fiber for spinning, knitting needles, accessories, buttons, project bags, books and magazines,We Offer Cheap china wholesale bridesmaid dresses. finishing services and yarn detangling. Plus, All About Ewe is also in the business of getting folks started knitting, with lots of intro classes and kids classes, plus more advanced lessons on things like drop spindle and wheel spinning, weaving and more. 

Clark and Garwood Schools Counsel Students, Address Safety Concerns in Wake of Newtown Tragedy 

As students headed to school in the wake of Friday's Newtown tragedy on Monday, administrators and faculty at Clark and Garwood schools talked to students, provided counseling and reassured parents about school safety procedures. In Garwood, Superintendent Dr. Teresa Quigley said faculty worked hard at having a normal school day. On Sunday night, Clark district parents also received an alert about the district's plan of action for Monday. Read the full story here. 

Cranford: 

Cops: Cranford Man Seriously Injured Will Receive Summons 

A Cranford man was transported to Morristown Medical Center Tuesday afternoon after police said he "suffered serious injuries" when he allegedly crashed into an moving car. Chatham police said they will be issuing a summons for failure to exercise due care when passing a standing or slow-moving vehicle proceeding in the same direction. 

Police Nab 2 Men in Package Thefts 

Police believe the men, from Hillside, were casing the street. "They actually had to turn around,A Hot dress is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony. return to a home with a box on the front porch, and then one actor exited the vehicle and retrieved the package," said Det. Sgt. Gerard Quinn. He said their actions, based on eyewitness accounts, were "indicative of the fact they were looking for targets." 

Cranford Is Denied Motion in Birchwood Fight 

At this week's Union County Superior Court hearing in the Birchwood development case, Judge Lisa Chrystal denied the township's motion for a new trial. The judge also scheduled a hearing on the final site plan approval for the 360-unit affordable housing project for early next year.What Is Appropriate chiffon bridesmaid dress? Chrystal scheduled a hearing on the final site plan for the Birchwood Avenue property on Feb. 4, 2013 at 10a.m. A final decision is expected that day, or soon thereafter, according to Morin. A final decision will clear the way for the township to appeal and continue its fight against the Birchwood development. 

Garwood: 

[PHOTOS] Garwood Breaks Ground on Athletic Field Complex 

Garwood officials and residents gathered at the borough's Little League Field to celebrate the groundbreaking of the long-discussed Athletic Field Complex on Dec. 15. The $3.2-million project includes a new multi-purpose turf field,Shop cheap demetrios wedding dresses made in china from cheap bridal dress china . field house with a full kitchen and activity space, upgrades and lighting for the existing baseball field, and a bocce court. It will be partially funded with $1.his elegant selection of cheap mother of the bride dresses will have you looking stunning for the big day!1 million in county and state grants.Plans for the building of the complex have been underway for more than 10 years. 

New Providence: 

New Providence Reacts to Newtown, CT Elementary School Shooting 

The horrific shooting that claimed the lives of 20 elementary school children and six adults in Connecticut on Friday continues to affect communities near and far, including New Providence. On Monday, New Providence School District administrators and faculty monitored students carefully while reassuring parents of the districts’ safety procedures. At the same time, borough officials began looking for a way to symbolically remember the lives lost in this unspeakable tragedy. 

New Providence Police Blotter: DWIs, Robbert Scam 

Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 16, New Providence Police charged two individuals with DWIs in separate incidents, among other offenses, handled a report of a robbert scam and arrested a Caldwell resident for an outstanding warrant out of Cranford. 

Check Out The Best 'Decked' House in New Providence, Berkeley Heights 

According to users who voted in our annual Deck the House contest, this home from Jeffrey H. has the best holiday lights in New Providence and Berkeley Heights:http://deckthehouse.patch.com/entry/1086901 We will choose 24 finalists from all our entries across the country. From Dec. 18 — Dec. 27, vote for your favorite and that person could win $100,000 for his or her local school district. All you have to do is visit this page to browse a gallery of the finalists and cast your vote. On Dec. 28, we’ll announce the grand prize winner of our Deck the House contest. 

Scotch Plains: 

Deaths of Mother and Child in Church Avenue Fire Ruled Homicide/Suicide 

The deaths of a 32-year-old woman and her three-year-old son in a Scotch Plains house fire on Tuesday evening have been ruled a homicide/suicide by the Scotch Plains Police Department along with the Union County Homicide Task Force, after an investigation revealed rags doused with an accelerant were blocking the door to a bedroom. The woman and child have been identified as Katherine Halverson and Jeremy McDonald, Jr. Firefighters arrived to the Church Avenue home sometime after 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 and found the mother, child and family dog unresponsive in a second story bedroom. Halverson and McDonald Jr, were later pronounced dead at Overlook Hospital, the dog also died in the fire. 

Fanwood Wedding Dress Thief Arrested 

The woman that walked out of a Fanwood shop without paying for a $5,000 wedding dress has been arrested. Brigid Hanrahan, 40, of Piscataway has been positively identified by Fanwood PD as the woman in the security camera photograph leaving Seng Couture with the dress. The Fanwood Police Department thanks everyone who called to assist with the investigation. 

Owners of K-9 Resorts in Fanwood to Open Locations Across NJ 

Lifelong Scotch Plains residents and Fanwood business owners, Jason and Steven Parker, are expanding their business K-9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel across New Jersey. The brothers are franchising six locations in New Jersey and one in Virginia. The brothers have seen success in Fanwood and have always wanted to expand the business since opening on South Avenue in 2005. The younger of the two Parker brothers, Jason, 25, has also been recognized as the youngest franchise owner in America since he was 23.