ROSELLE PARK, NJ – Carl Hokanson said he showed up for work the morning after Election Day about 30 minutes later than usual. Although the mayor finished third in his…
Despite loss, Hokanson has work left in Roselle Park before January
With holidays approaching, model railroaders get spotlight
UNION, NJ — It was a particularly busy morning for Tim McCollum as he had to make room in his freight yard for about 100 cars that would be arriving…
Linden BOE VP accuses mayor of trying to fire her from library
LINDEN, NJ – The vice president of the local Board of Education, who was a vocal opponent of the mayor in the weeks leading up to the general election, said…
Union athletic director sues school district, principal
UNION, NJ – The public school district’s athletic director claims she was pressured to fire the high school’s white football and basketball coaches by the black principal in a race…
Sixty-three-year-old Springfield mom runs for cystic fibrosis
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Before her son dared her to run the New York City Marathon more than seven years ago, Sally Bell had never considered herself to be a runner.…
Teachers union asks Roselle BOE to resume negotiations
ROSELLE, NJ — The president of the union representing 400 teachers and support staff, such as security guards, custodians and nurses, has asked the local Board of Education to return…
Irish pub owner seeks Cranford zoning board’s help
CRANFORD, NJ — The owner of a popular Irish pub that was set to switch locations as part of a mixed-use project has sent a letter to the local Zoning…
Springfield scores new field for soccer, football lacrosse
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The boys’ soccer practice usually starts with stretching and other warm-up exercises, not a full sprint in game uniforms. Yet the Jonathan Dayton High School JV team…
Linden schools to hire former cops for armed security
LINDEN, NJ — Armed special law enforcement officers in uniform will soon be posted inside four schools as part of the city’s ongoing effort to increase security for its 6,100…
Dems upset Lance, gain total control of Springfield council
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Democrats appeared to claim a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in 37 years and took complete control of the Springfield council…
Cranford administrator resigns, replaced by police chief
CRANFORD, NJ — Terence Wall, who played a central role in bringing Cranford’s purchase and sale of the controversial Birchwood property to a close after decades of legal and logistical…
Union school board candidates take to Facebook
UNION, NJ — Without a local cable TV channel access to cover their debate, school board candidates took to the internet to get their messages out, even if this method…
Springfield committee hopefuls queried on national issues
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Candidates for Township Committee were forced away from local issues at an Oct. 22 candidates’ forum, answering questions on national matters instead of the more usual local…
Linden mayor accuses assemblyman of meddling in BOE election
LINDEN, NJ — A post on Mayor Derek Armstead Facebook and Twitter accounts has accused state Assemblyman Jamel Holley of trying to interfere with the city’s Board of Education elections…
New county voting machines to get test in Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — Voters from throughout the county have a choice between Spiderman, Batman and the Green Hornet — supposed candidates in a demonstration of new voting machines on display at…
Ex-Kenilworth schools super pleads guilty in ‘pooping’ case
KENILWORTH, NJ — Former Kenilworth Superintendent Thomas Tramaglini, who became known as the “Super Pooper” in headlines across the country and beyond, has pleaded guilty in Holmdel Municipal Court to defecating…
Summit to erect monument for Medal of Honor recipients
SUMMIT, NJ — It’s taken 100 years but a pair of locals will finally get their due. It was near Le Chatelet, France on Sept. 29, 1918, when Sgt. Alan…
Hillside football repeats as Central Jersey, Group 2 state champions; 11-0 Comets will face Haddonfield in South, Group 2 final the weekend of Nov. 30-Dec. 1
JR PARACHINI PHOTOS TO COME SUNDAY, NOV. 18 HILLSIDE – The host Comets had to make…
Rahway, Summit, Hillside football seek to capture state championships for the first time before Thanksgiving
The explosive running backs include Rahway’s Dashon Moore, Summit’s Max Jackson and Hillside’s James Louis. The…
Hillside football to host only second state championship game on its field and first in 35 years; Nov. 17 battle pitting Manasquan at Hillside will be clash of last 2 CJ, G2 state champions
HILLSIDE – Yankee Stadium is referred to, for example, as The Stadium, the home of the…
Roselle boys’ soccer posts breakthrough season; Rams net 15 victories, place 2nd in UCC’s Valley Division
Alan Prochazka arrived on Abraham Clark High School’s soccer field ready to coach ten years ago,…
Union boys’ soccer captures UCC’s Mountain Division crown; UCT co-champ Farmers go from 0-16-3 to 16-0-4 in one year
One of the best one-year turnarounds in Union County sports history is complete. One year after…
Cranford girls’ tennis nets a fine 19-3 season; Cougars capture UCC’s Mountain Division title
What might be the best looking-ahead factor about a team that just completed an outstanding 19-3…
Rahway football reaches first state championship game in 10 years; Is now 1 win away from first state title in 34 years
RAHWAY – The Rahway football team defeated South Plainfield 28-7 Saturday at Rahway River Park to…
The future looks bright for Union football
UNION CITY – Although the Farmers will not advance to their first state championship game in…
5 Union County football teams seek to reach state championship games: Union, Cranford, Rahway, Summit and Hillside
These are the final steps that need to be taken on the road to playing for…
Union comes back to top Elizabeth 28-17 in N2, G5 clash; Farmers advance to semifinals for 3rd time in last 4 years
UNION – While the fans of Union Farmers football might not have had the same faith…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Chioma Iroka, Cross-Country Chioma Iroka is a junior on the girls team, She just broke the…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Orgreen Pierre, Cross-Country Orgreen Pierre is the senior co- captain of the Cross country team. Orgreen…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Madeline Garcia, varsity field hockey player What is your favorite part of field hockey? When you make…
CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Jon Iosso, varsity cross country runner What is your favorite part of cross country? The team…
Do or die football is here; NJSIAA playoffs commence Nov. 2, continue Nov. 3
Welcome to the Tournament of Champions in New Jersey high school football. I say that because…
Union County College women’s soccer team heading to Nationals for first time; Owls capture initial Region 19 championship
CRANFORD – The Union County College Women’s Soccer Team will compete in the 2018 National Junior…
Union boys’ soccer captures share of UCT championship to hoist trophy for first time since 1999
For the Union boys’ soccer team it really didn’t matter that it shared the Union County…
Hillside football will enter CJ,G2 playoffs as not only defending champions, but with perfect 8-0 record; Comets top Group 4 Cranford in first game on new turf field
HILLSIDE – After going 8-0, winning the Mid-State Conference’s Valley Division championship for the first time…