Toniann is an award-winning journalist who studied English/Journalism and Media Arts at New Jersey City University. For more than 13 years, she worked as a reporter, editor and regional editor for Union County LocalSource, a publication of Worrall Community Newspapers. In 2000, Toni took a one-year hiatus from journalism to travel the country with her husband in a tractor-trailer. She's planning to write a book about her experiences on the road.
Upon returning to the newsroom, she interviewed several celebrities, prominent polticians and professional athletes. She has won more than a dozen New Jersey Press Association awards for categories ranging from breaking news, design and opinion writing to features and First Amendment.
When she's not covering news in Cranford, Toni, a die-hard NY Yankees fan, spends time at the gym taking zumba and weight-lifting classes, cooking and collecting signed sports memorabilia.
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics <br></b>How would you describe your political beliefs?<br>It depends on the issue.
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<br><b>Religion</b><br>Catholic, although I have attended Christian services in various churches and sang in a gospel choir.
<b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?<br>Property taxes, redevelopment of the Birchwood Avenue property and flooding have been long-standing issues in town, but residents are also passionate about their schools.
Nearly 300 local, county and federal officers gathered at Union County College in Cranford to learn to effectively communication with those who have autism.
At its last meeting, the Mayors Council on Rahway River Watershed Flood Control refocused its effort to define the damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
Officers from Cranford and other towns will gather at Union County College for a training event hosted by the UC Prosecutor's Office.
Officers from Cranford and other towns will gather at Union County College for a training event hosted by the UC Prosecutor's Office.
Looking for a new job or a different career? Here's a look at some of the job openings in the area this week.
The Cranford Library will offer test prep events.
The following information was provided by the Union County Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Clint Benson, son of famed South Brunswick car dealer and former New York Giants offensive lineman Brad Benson, intentionally ran over man in Branchburg, causing a fractured skull, according to a report.
The seventh grade boys team pulled ahead during the second part of the March 16th game to defeat the neighboring town.
The following information was provided by the Cranford Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
The curtain opened Thursday on the Governor Livingston High School musical.
Cool, weird, whacky and interesting Craiglist finds in Cranford.
Cranford Junior Woman’s Club Breakfast with the Bunny will take place Saturday.
The following information was provided by the Cranford Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was provided by the Cranford Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
The fourth grade boys basketball team went 14-1 in the regular season.
State data also shows average cost of damage was $1,365 and six homes suffered major damage from the storm, while 1,235 businesses were impacted by the storm.
Members of the PBA presented awards to officers as well as local residents and business people during its annual Silver Card and Awards Dinner last week.
The following is a list of Board of Education meeting dates and times for 2013. Meetings take place at 8 p.m. in the board room at Lincoln School, unless otherwise noted.
The Annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 1 p.m. Saturday in Union. Organizations from nearly every town in the county will participate.
