KENILWORTH, NJ — The family of a girl who sued and won to allow her to play on the boys basketball team at a Catholic school last year is suing…
Family sues Catholic school for third time
‘Addams Family’ creator lauded 30 years after his death
WESTFIELD, NJ — They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky. They’re altogether ooky, and they’re coming to Westfield at the end of October. The first AddamsFest will be held…
Winfield Park vet gets Vietnam medals half century late
WINFIELD PARK, NJ — On Aug. 12, 1970, Stephen Thorpe was aboard a transport helicopter known throughout the Army as a “Huey.” He had been in Vietnam for about 10 months…
Linden mayor race turns personal with conviction reference
LINDEN, NJ — The city’s mayoral race turned personal when Mayor Derek Armstrong revealed in an interview with LocalSource that independent candidate John Principato was convicted of selling drugs. During…
Rare pain conditions pushes Springfield junior
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Ashley Campos, 15, spent most nights sobbing. Even the slightest touch of her shirt on her back brought intense pain. Anthony and Mary Jo Campos could only…
Kenilworth bar hit with restrictions after neighbors air complaints
KENILWORTH, NJ — A local bar that agreed to pay a fine to state officials earlier this year has been hit with new restrictions by municipal authorities after neighbors lodged…
Roselle teachers picket board meeting, demand contract
ROSELLE, NJ — About 75 teachers, frustrated to be working without a contract for more than 15 months, picketed outside Abraham Clark High School before the Sept. 24 school board…
Roselle superintendent clashes with board members
ROSELLE, NJ – The interim superintendent of schools grew visibly agitated, but refused to relent when a Board of Education member sought to have several agenda items tabled to until…
Springfield eyes housing, commercial mix for Saks site
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The township has taken another step toward redeveloping the former Saks Fifth Avenue site on Millburn Avenue that has been vacant since the upscale department store moved…
Union-based mechanic has sights set on Indy cars
By Megan K. Scott, Correspondent UNION, NJ — Growing up, Thomas Harrigan was never into cars. He didn’t spend his Saturdays fiddling under the hood or watching his dad work on…
Linden BOE devises alternatives after primary vote rebuff
LINDEN, NJ — The local Board of Education, which was recently denied a request to have June primary voting removed from its schools, has been notified that the Ward 5…
Skies to get noisier, more crowded over county
WESTFIELD, NJ — The skies over Union County will become noisier and more crowded, according to Union County’s Air Traffic and Noise Advisory Board. The board spent most of the…
Linden firefighters accuse chief of assault, racism
LINDEN, NJ — A Linden Fire Department senior captain has made a series of allegations against fire Chief Joseph Dooley, including that he was “physically assaulted” by the chief at…
Union makes list of Money’s Best Places to Live
UNION, NJ — Union came in at No. 43 on Money magazine’s annual list of Best Places to Live 2018, the publication announced Monday, Sept. 17. Citing characteristics from economy…
Survivors recall January 1952 Elizabeth plane crash
ELIZABETH, NJ — Judy Mandel stood yards away from where an American Airlines plane en route to Newark from Syracuse, N.Y., fell out of the sky and struck the building…
Gone…
UNION, NJ — The vacant Terminal Mill Ends building that was a huge part of the Union Center shopping district since 1949 was demolished in mid-September to make way for…
Union teacher scales Kilimanjaro, ready to tell students
UNION, NJ — Kristen Hudson thought about turning back as she neared the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The ground was icy, her body was exhausted and she would lose a…
New Providence scores in OT to best Brearley in battle of undefeated Union Division squads; Both QBs throw 3 TD passes
NEW PROVIDENCE – The home team’s initial snap of the ball was so poorly executed that…
Girls’ volleyball Union County Tournament to commence Oct. 12; Final is Oct. 26 at Kean University
2018 UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL SEEDS: 1-Westfield. 2-Union Catholic. 3-Union. 4-Kent Place. 5-Scotch Plains. 6-New…
Featured Union County football matchup this weekend is Oct. 12 Union Division clash with Brearley (5-0) at New Providence (6-0); Hillside (5-0) and Summit (5-0) also seek to remain undefeated
There are still 4 Union County teams without a loss as we are down to the…
Updated UCT information here – Wednesday, Oct. 10
UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENTS BOYS’ SOCCER: SEEDS: 1-Elizabeth. 2-Scotch Plains. 3-Westfield. 4-Union. 5-Summit. 6-Cranford. 7-Roselle.…
Union football tops Westfield for first time since 2013; Junior QB Sanborn runs for 1 TD, passes for another
UNION – The Farmers came closer last year against Union County rival Westfield – within exactly…
Union County Tournaments information here: Girls’ volleyball will be last to be seeded
UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENTS BOYS’ SOCCER: SEEDS: 1-Elizabeth. 2-Scotch Plains. 3-Westfield. 4-Union. 5-Summit. 6-Cranford. 7-Roselle. 8-Plainfield. 9-Dayton.…
Union County FB still undefeated: New Providence, Summit, Hillside, Brearley; Union seeks first win over Westfield since 2013
So through the last weekend in August and then the month of September, we have four…
Union residents Melendez and Buchanan and Flores of Elizabeth spark Union County College women’s soccer; Owls take perfect 10-0 record into Oct. 4 sophomore night home game vs. Bucks CC
CRANFORD – The Union County College women’s soccer team is currently undefeated, sitting on a ten-game…
Union boys’ soccer concludes September portion of schedule 6-0-2; Farmers – led by striker Vieira – lead UCC’s Mountain Division at 4-0-1
UNION – Once the Farmers took the lead against their Mountain Division rival they decided that…
Hillside football moves to 4-0 after mistake-filled 23-13 triumph at Bernards; Biggins, Willis, Melendez score
BERNARDSVILLE – Hillside got to 4-0 as it expected, but the Comets sure did not perform…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
“I chose Olivia because she is just getting into tennis. She played some matches and attended…
CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Drew Patterson, varsity soccer player “Drew Patterson currently leads the team in both goals and assists,…
Roselle Park junior varsity football hosts Bergen County Tech Sept. 28; Will also be home to Highland Park Oct. 12
The Roselle Park junior varsity football team will host Bergen County Tech tonight (Sept. 28) at…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Phylicia Menendez, senior — girls tennis “Phylicia has a positive strong work ethic and is always…
Union County football has 8 games Sept. 28 and 4 more on Sept. 29; New Providence seeks 5-0, Hillside 4-0
Union County football this weekend – Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 – consists of…
Hillside football at Bernards in battle of 3-0 squads; Top teams in Mid-State’s Valley Division feature potent offenses
Last year Hillside went on the road after qualifying in Central Jersey, Group 2 for the…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Andre Vieira, senior — boys soccer “Andre Vieira is a four-year varsity player and captain. He…
Rahway defense excels, offense finds way in second half; Indians produce first shutout win in 5 years
CRANFORD – A year ago on the same field Rahway held Cranford to zero points in…