BCC releases names of this season’s football divisions

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The names are in. The Big Central Conference divisions were realigned for the 2022 season, with that information being released in December. The names for the new divisions were just released last week. According to BCC President Scott Miller, the conference is going with Freedom, Patriot, United, Liberty, American and National […]

Union County College partners with Montclair State University to offer four-year degrees

Union County College partners with Montclair State University to offer four-year degrees

CRANFORD, NJ — In a time when equity is paramount, Union County College and Montclair State University have announced a partnership to provide students with access to a high-quality and convenient four-year education. Beginning in the fall, students may pursue their baccalaureate degree with Montclair State University on Union County College’s Scotch Plains Campus. Union’s […]

Union HS baseball to host first Tip Your Cap Classic in May

Union HS baseball to host first Tip Your Cap Classic in May

UNION, NJ — Taking advantage of the small gap between the conclusion of county tournaments and the commencement of the state tourneys after Memorial Day, a first-time, two-day baseball event is planned to take place at Union High School’s Gordon R. LeMatty Field. The first Tip Your Cap Classic includes two games scheduled to be […]

Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad announces 2022 leadership team

Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad announces 2022 leadership team

SUMMIT — Summit Mayor Nora Radest paid a visit to the Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad building to administer the oath of office to the squad’s 2022 leadership team. The squad’s new president, Kevin Caropreso, previously served as vice president. Prior to joining the squad in 2017, he served at the Montgomery First Aid Squad, […]

Union County Tournament boys and girls basketball seeds, dates and UCC division champions here

As expected, Patrick School, Roselle Catholic, Elizabeth and Linden – in that order – garnered the top four seeds for the 84th annual boys basketball Union County Tournament. The championship game is Feb. 29 at Kean University, with top-seeded Patrick School expected to take on second-seeded and two-time defending champion Roselle Catholic in the final. […]

Johnson boys basketball nets 10th win; O’Connor and Laughery each net team-high 14 points

Alicea, Dayton's all-time leading boys scorer, leads visiting Bulldogs with 13, 11 on free throws

CLARK – To cement their position as one of the top teams in Central Jersey, Group 2 the Johnson Crusaders continued to play the kind of basketball they are capable of. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but they were able to hold one of the best players in their division to just one official […]

CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Arjun Petgrave varsity basketball “Arjun deserves this because he is a great athlete and having a good season so far and continues to work on his game. But even more than that, Arjun is becoming a great leader for this team. He is stepping up in big situations for this young team.” — Coach Sean […]

Six more Cranford homes to get flood help

Six more Cranford homes to get flood help

CRANFORD, N.J. — Six more homes in the municipality on or near the Rahway River will be repaired to fix flood damage and elevated to try to prevent it in the future under a contract approved by the township committee at its Jan. 7 meeting. The vote was the second time the council has selected […]