As the season begins, Summit Girls Soccer will enter the 2026 fall season with something it didn’t have a year ago: experience. By Lily Silver The Hilltoppers finished last season 6-12-1, but the team views the difficult year as an important step in its development. The lessons went beyond the scoreboard, teaching the players the importance of consistency, resilience, and staying together through challenges. Coach Kelly Klaif reminds us, “Sometimes a rebuilding year is necessary to create the foundation for future success.” And this year, the Hilltoppers aren’t just looking...

By Lily Silver There won’t be many easy nights for Summit boys soccer this fall. The Hilltoppers know that. They know the Watchung Division will demand their best every time they step onto the field, and they know that the road to the end of November will be defined by how they respond when games become difficult. So, rather than searching for one game that will define their season, Summit is preparing for all of them. “We are in the Watchung Division in Union County and every game is tough and a grind,” the coaching staff said. That mindset fits a team that has built one of its biggest strengths...

The Overlook Auxiliary is pleased to announce its incoming Board of Trustees for the 2026–2027 term. With approximately 300 active members, the Overlook Auxiliary has contributed more than $21 million to the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center (AHOMC) community since its inception, supporting initiatives that enhance the experience of patients, caregivers, and team members. Reflecting on her two-year tenure as President, outgoing President Melissa Hartzell-Galileo shared her gratitude for the members, volunteers, Board, and supporters who make the Auxiliary’s work possible. “The most rewarding...

A fresh shine on a 97‑year icon. The Summit Diner has completed a full exterior restoration, returning the 1939 O’Mahony structure to its original appearance after months of work funded through a national historic‑preservation grant. Michele Greberis, who owns the diner with her husband Jim, said seeing the stainless‑steel façade restored to its historic condition marks a major milestone for the family‑run business. “It’s wonderful to see the diner shine once again,” said a happy Michele. The first diner on the site opened in 1929 as a lunch wagon serving railroad workers and downtown employees....

Summit EMS celebrated National EMS Week last month. The annual week honors EMTs, paramedics, and first responders, recognizing their dedication to lifesaving care. The City of Summit is fortunate to have a cadre of 45 EMT volunteers who “cover” the town of Summit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to covering the 911 response, Summit EMTs teach Community CPR, AED Awareness, and conduct blood pressure screenings in town. Along with volunteering weekly, Summit EMTs commit to ongoing continuing education and training. Summit EMS is fortunate to have and relies on the support of the community...