The Essex County Public Health Administration has earned national recognition from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The honor reflects their commitment to providing the highest level of care to residents.

Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River is hosting its Members-Only Breakfast is this Saturday. The event takes place before the park is open to the public, and includes a special up-close meet-and-greet with animals.

The Hopatcong Police Department has announced the passing of Donald Bogardus, Sr. Bogardus started with the agency in 1996 and retired as a captain in 1992. He was 89 years old.

Piscataway High School congratulates two of its science scholars. Kai Harrel was chosen to take part in the Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science Program, while Sophia Abdul was accepted into the Governor’s School of the Sciences at Drew University.