Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child has spent the past week proving something important about championship teams: surviving a rivalry battle is one thing — responding on an even bigger stage is another. Oak Knoll returned to the field Saturday and defeated Kent Place again, this time 9-6 to capture the Union County Tournament title. In the county final, Oak Knoll built a 3-1 first-quarter lead and held a 6-3 advantage at halftime before finishing with the three-goal victory. Maris McGinty scored five goals in the championship game. Kierstin Oakes added two goals and one assist, while goalie...

By Lily Silver In celebrating Mother’s Day last month, now feels like the right moment to reflect not just on motherhood, but on the strength and balance that come with it. For my mom, Gemma, that strength has taken shape through her time at The Daily Pilates. From the beginning, The Daily Pilates stood out — not intimidating or exclusive, but warm, welcoming, and personal. That kind of environment made it easy to keep coming back, not out of obligation, but because it genuinely felt good to be there. What started as a goal of coming 2–3 times a week quickly became something more. Before...

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is abuzz with excitement to announce the launch of its latest conservation initiative: a beekeeping program aimed at promoting biodiversity and ecological stewardship within its grounds. This initiative underscores the Arboretum’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystem. The decline of global bee populations in recent years has raised alarm bells worldwide. As pollinators, bees play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the species found within Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its...