UNION, NJ — A highly challenging first match went Union High School’s way, courtesy of five wins by fall and another by technical fall. That early-season momentum manifested itself into…
Union wrestlers open with win and excel in tourney
Union boys basketball has hopeful outlook with young varsity squad
UNION, NJ — Seeking a bounce-back season, following an uncharacteristic 7-15 finish a year ago, the Union High School boys basketball team will begin to climb a mountain in 2024-2025…
Cranford is ready for some more wrestling success on the mat
CRANFORD, NJ — What’s in store for the Cranford High School’s Cougars on the mat in 2024-2025? Sparked by standout grapplers in senior Jordan Chapman and juniors Michael Daly and…
Drones are spotted in the skies above New Jersey
LINDEN, NJ — Drones have been sighted in the skies above New Jersey. Is it aliens? Are they here to spy on us? Have they been sent by Iran or…
Bipartisan Federal Water Resources Development Act includes Rahway River Flood Mitigation Priority
CRANFORD, NJ — There is great news for the US Army Corps of Engineers Rahway River Watershed flood mitigation feasibility study. The US House of Representatives and US Senate have…
Holiday season kicks off with the return of ‘UC Loves Small Biz’ campaign
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the return of the “UC Loves Small Biz” campaign as part of the annual Union County Small…
Route 1 and 9 intersection safety improvements in Elizabeth announced
ELIZABETH, NJ — To improve safety for pedestrians, NJDOT recently installed Red-Light Extension and Passive Pedestrian Detection systems along Route 1 and 9 at the intersections of North Avenue, Fairmount…
Linden schools shine spotlight on four students’ academic brilliance
LINDEN, NJ — During the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins recognized four exceptional students for their outstanding performance on the…
Cranford police arrest two after package theft investigation
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two Elizabeth men were charged with theft after the Cranford Police Department investigated a report of packages being stolen from a residential front porch on Sunday, Dec.…
State and local officials join Roselle residents to open redesigned $17 million library
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle celebrated the grand opening of its newly redesigned Roselle Memorial Library on Monday, Nov. 11, following a $17 million renovation that has transformed…
Mother Seton students achieve perfect PSAT score, perfect PSAT math score
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School junior Kate Robimon of Westfield achieved a perfect score on the PSAT that was given in the fall, garnering the highest result…
Cranford Public Schools offers 2025-2026 full-day kindergarten lottery
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Board of Education will continue to hold two tuition-based full-day kindergarten classes for the 2025-2026 school year, pending sufficient enrollment. In anticipation of high interest…
Winter Wonderland and Holiday Village comes to Bierteumpfel Park
UNION, NJ — Union residents were literally walking in a winter wonderland this past weekend. The annual Winter Wonderland Weekend and Holiday Village took place at Bierteumpfel Park. The wonderland…
ALJ High School hosts signing day for Emma Herklo
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, Nov. 13, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor Emma Herko in women’s…
Cranford Preschool Program 2025-2026 offered for 3- and 4-year-old applicants
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools offers an inclusive half-day preschool program. This program is a regular education preschool program that places children with special needs with their typical peers.…
Celebrating the holiday season at Warinanco Sports Center
ROSELLE, NJ — Everyone was celebrating, including Santa – on ice! The Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently invited…
Cranford Jaycees help make Christmas special for those less fortunate
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Jaycees are again partnering with Santa and the Cranford Police and Fire departments to accept donations for less-fortunate children and to deliver gifts to Cranford…
Cranford girls basketball gets ready for 2024-25 season
CRANFORD, NJ — A breakthrough season of sorts was realized last year for the Cranford High…
Union boys basketball looks for a bounce-back season
UNION, NJ — A season of hope and hard work paying off, ultimately, in terms of…
Fall Athletic Awards are presented at ALJ High School
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department recently presented its 2024 Fall Athletic Awards.…
Police officers, firefighters battle in the ring for a good cause
KENILWORTH, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives…
Summit football players earn All United Gold Division honors
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School’s football team had a season much better than its final…
Abraham Clark football tops Roselle Park, 46-14, to close out season
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Before September, Abraham Clark High School’s Rams from Roselle were 0-1. Before…
David Brearley boys soccer closes with solid season
KENILWORTH, NJ — One of the best seasons in David Brearley High School boys soccer history…
Rahway boys soccer nets fine season despite loss in semifinal
RAHWAY, NJ — With less than 14 minutes remaining, Rahway High School sophomore forward-midfielder Ruben Oliveira…
Thanksgiving football matchups close out season in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For longtime neighborhood football rivals Roselle Park High School and Roselle’s Abraham…
Fourth annual Garden State Baseball Coaches Clinic to be hosted in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Arguably the top baseball instruction in the northeast continues next month in Union…
David Brearley High School boys soccer captures Central Jersey Group 1 title
KENILWORTH, NJ — With only seven wins, and just two of them on the road, the…
Cranford and Elizabeth football fall, New Providence advances
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Cranford High School and Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy came so…
Cranford football closes with a 7-3 record for 2024 season
CRANFORD, NJ — Just qualifying for the playoffs is challenging enough, but when you have to…
New Providence football advances to North 2, Group 1 semifinals
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In order to reach their first sectional state championship game in 14…