SUMMIT — Summit is looking to have a real ballot battle on its hands. Vying for the Ward 1 seat are Democratic candidate Susan Hairston and Republican candidate Eileen Kelly.…
Summit candidates to face off for council seat in Nov.
Remote learning becomes new normal for Union County students
UNION COUNTY — With COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continuing to rise and the effects of the coronavirus sweeping the nation, the pandemic has altered all lives in recent weeks.…
Cranford discusses COVID-19 precautions in meeting
CRANFORD — Among the many topics discussed during Monday night’s Cranford Township Committee Workshop meeting via Facebook Live, one is clearly the most relevant today. Committee members welcomed guest speaker…
CAU tackles inclusion at community and state levels
ELIZABETH, NJ — March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and members of the New American Movement for People with Disabilities, NAM, are adamant proponents of inclusion. In NAM’s crusade to…
COVID-19 cases rise in county
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It’s been a rough week across the nation, as thousands of people in various states have no choice but to file for unemployment. Thousands are worried…
Murphy sets stringent guidelines to deal with pandemic
By Amanda Valentovic Staff Writer UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt daily life across the world, Union County and New Jersey state officials are providing…
Clark students provide rainbows of hope during crisis
CLARK, NJ — Students in the Clark Public School District show that a small act can shed positivity in a time of uncertainty. Students are creating rainbow posters and displaying…
Boys & Girls Clubs member and UHS senior Masara Simpson wins 2020 Youth of the Year
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County recently announced Union High School senior Masara Simpson as the winner of 2020 Youth of the Year. She…
Summit Police Chief Robert Weck announces his retirement after 31 years in law enforcement
SUMMIT, NJ — “I have this one saying on my office desk,” Summit Police Chief Robert Weck told LocalSource in a March 13 phone interview. “Teamwork makes the dream work.”…
Linden High School NJROTC stands tall during annual military inspection on Feb. 19
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps withstood the rigors of a full military inspection on Feb. 19, when a team led by Commander…
Kean University partners with College Steps on new program for students with disabilities
UNION, NJ — Kean University is launching a new program in fall 2020 to help students with significant learning and social challenges attend the university. Through a partnership with College…
Coronavirus spreads in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County confirmed at least 15 cases of coronavirus as Gov. Phil Murphy activated the National Guard, shut down nonessential businesses and strongly discouraged travel after…
Local youth celebrate heritage during National African American Read-In
ELIZABETH, NJ — A National African American Read-In was recently hosted by Community Access Unlimited, a Union County–based nonprofit that aims to integrate people with disabilities and at-risk youth into…
Deaf singer Mandy Harvey brings her inspirational message to Kean University
UNION, NJ — Singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey’s talent and love of music have taken her on international tours, to the finals of the television show “America’s Got Talent” and, most recently,…
Union County invites residents to witness the American woodcock
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Bird watchers and nature fans are invited to join Pete Axelrod of Wild Birds Unlimited for Union County’s annual “Woodcock Talk & Walk” events. The first…
Cranford High School student unveils first novel
CRANFORD, NJ — “You don’t have to wait until you’re an adult to be someone. You can do something with your words now.” Cranford High School sophomore Sophia Marie Joseph…
Coronavirus arrives in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The first case of coronavirus in Union County was found on March 9, as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. As of March 10,…
Instead of “Play Ball” all we have now is “Nobody knows” as far as if there will be a spring sports season
Nobody knows. Instead of the buildup for the most anticipated message of the spring sports season…
High school sports put on hold for now; Hopefully there will still be a spring season to look forward to
Union High School Athletic Director Linda Ionta is usually outside at this time of the season,…
Elizabeth boys basketball wins season’s final game in front of no fans; Colicchio garners win No. 500
The show must go on? Well it did for the Elizabeth boys basketball team Thursday night,…
Elizabeth boys basketball wins at Watchung Hills to capture first North 2, Group 4 sectional state championship since 2012; Standout sophomore point guard Pierre produces game-winning basket with 2.3 seconds left
WARREN – In the span of a minute and a half visiting Elizabeth went from having…
Legendary college basketball coach coming to Roselle; For Communion Breakfast at Church of St. Joseph the Carpenter
One of college basketball’s legendary coaches is coming to Union County. The Roselle Knights of Columbus…
State championship QBs Sanborn and Shapiro will be working together for a change; North signal-callers looking forward to Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic
PISCATAWAY – They were the enemy to each other for three seasons. They were the players…
Region 4 champions out of Union include Francois and Darisme of Rahway, Stampoulos of Brearley and Elizabeth heavyweight Olowoopejo; NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City March 5-7
Not only did Rahway wrestlers Kaelan Francois and Joshua Darisme capture Region 4 championships at Union,…
Dayton standout Alicea about to wrap special basketball career he’s produced for Bulldogs; School’s all-time leading scorer focusing on what college he will take his talents to
Duran Jaylen Alicea, better known to his family, friends, teammates and coaches as “DJ”, opted to…
CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Maggie O’Donnell, varsity swimming ‘She is the Union County champion in the 200-yard freestyle and third-place…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Liam Grahl Senior, Wrestling How has your wrestling career been so far? I have been wrestling…
Governor Livingston will take on Westfield for girls basketball Union County Tournament title; Both semifinals provided plenty of drama
RAHWAY – When it’s time to ratchet up defensive pressure Westfield head coach Liz McKeon inserts…
Final 2019-2020 Union County Conference boys and girls basketball standings here
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (3 schools): 1-Roselle…
Union County Tournament girls basketball semifinals set for Feb. 25 at Rahway; 7-GL vs. 3-UC, followed by 4-Oak Knoll vs. 1-Westfield
When Gov. Livingston and Union Catholic clashed in Scotch Plains back on Jan. 25 in a…
Union County Conference Valley Division squads Summit, the champion, and Cranford advance to UCT boys basketball quarterfinals; Set for Feb. 22 at Rahway and at Johnson
Two schools from the Union County Conference’s third division – the Valley Division – can flex…