SUMMIT, N.J. — As a harpist, Cecelia Chartoff needs her hands to be in good working order, but it’s not always easy for the performer, who has rheumatoid arthritis. The…
Overlook rheumatologist recognized by Arthritis Foundation
Kean University receives accreditation for genetic counseling program
Kean University has received accreditation for a new graduate program in genetic counseling, paving the way for students to begin coursework next autumn, the school announced in an Oct. 25…
Cranford 107-year-old feted among centenarians
CRANFORD, N.J. — Since Kurt Steiner moved to Cranford in 1953 he has led a quiet life, especially compared with his younger years, when he fled the Nazis in Austria…
McGlew honored as Union County Lawyer of the Year
WESTFIELD, N.J. — Attorneys can be the focus of people’s emotions, especially during family litigation. This is a fact well known to James McGlew II. He has been practicing law…
Springfield to spend $754,000 for new fire truck
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — The Township Committee agreed at its Nov. 6 meeting to authorize $1 million in bonds, more than half of it for a new fire engine to replace…
Rain doesn’t dampen Rahway ‘Spooktacular’
RAHWAY, N.J. — Parade floats with pirate ships, skulls and skeletons lurked outside. The Joker and another frightening-looking clown walked about inside. The annual Halloween Spooktacular at Rahway’s Recreation Center…
Hartz Mountain sues over 750 Walnut property
CRANFORD, N.J. — Hartz Mountain Industries is suing the municipality regarding the Cranford Township Committee’s decision to reject its request to rezone its property at 750 Walnut Ave. for residential…
Linden parents, teachers hear about vaping risks
LINDEN, N.J. — Parents and teachers must be aware of marketing campaigns by companies selling vaping products if they want to keep their children and students from picking up the…
Parents complain about lack of aides
UNION, N.J. — Parents, grandparents and residents complained at the Oct. 15 school board meeting that the board’s August agreement with the teachers union reversing its spring decision to outsource…
Bramnick, Munoz prevail again in race for Assembly seats
Assembly minority leader Jon Bramnick and fellow Republican Nancy Munoz appeared to have beaten back a Democratic upset bid for the second straight election, prevailing in the 22nd Legislative District…
Linden council member trade harassment accusations
LINDEN, N.J. — Council members Gretchen Hickey and Peter Brown have recently traded accusations of intimidation and harassment, with Hickey taking her complaints to the police. Hickey, whose term representing…
Panelists point to internet in rise of ‘hate speech’
CRANFORD, N.J. — The internet’s combination of relative anonymity and wide reach have contributed largely to hate speech and divisions in America, a panel of government and community officials at…
Bloy Street Bridge replacement coming in 2020
HILLSIDE, N.J. — The Bloy Street Bridge overpass across U.S. Route 22 will be replaced next year, officials announced at an Oct. 22 press conference; the necessary repair could slow…
Union residents assured on drinking water safety
UNION, N.J. — New Jersey American Water Company administrators gathered with state and local officials to assure residents at an Oct. 15 town hall-style meeting that their tap water is…
Rahway River flood study faces more roadblocks
Ongoing work to mitigate flooding in municipalities along the Rahway River has hit yet another dam, forcing proponents to reach out to politicians and government agencies in an attempt to…
Cranford official questions standardized test change
CRANFORD, N.J. — Assistant Superintendent Brian Heineman doubts whether the state will have a new standardized test ready in time for this year’s high school freshmen to use as a…
Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, LA Fitness approved for GM site
LINDEN, N.J. — A Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and LA Fitness will be coming to the Legacy Square development on U.S. Routes 1 & 9 following approval from the Linden Planning…
Union assistant coach Marano Jr. a prominent player the last time Farmers won a football state championship at home
UNION – There was a time when dinosaurs roamed up and down Morris Avenue, devouring everything…
Union football holds off West Orange to advance to its second North 2, Group 5 state championship game
UNION – With the game, the season and a legitimate shot at reaching a state championship…
Union, Hillside and Westfield football all 1 win away from playing for state championships; In sectional semifinal action Friday night, Nov. 15
Former Irvington player, assistant coach and head coach Darnell Grant left Irvington to take over as…
Hillside football explodes for 5 second half touchdowns en route to 36-2 playoff win over Cinnaminson; Biggins begins blast with 69-yard sprint
HILLSIDE – Were the host Comets concerned at all when they entered their locker room at…
Union football will next prepare for West Orange in N2G5 semifinals; Farmers easily handle visiting Paterson Kennedy 35-0
UNION – For the second straight week the Union Farmers will begin to prepare for an…
Playoffs commence for 8 Union County gridiron schools this weekend, 3 on Nov. 8 and 5 on Nov. 9; Union seeks 10-0 start vs. Paterson Kennedy
Eight teams preparing to take what they hope will be the first of three steps. The…
Brearley football, behind stellar Ramos performance, dominates New Providence 35-13; Bears capture Mid-State’s Union Division championship perfect and outright at 7-0
KENILWORTH – On a night when his grandfather Jerry, who passed away last Dec. 28, was…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Amanda Newport, varsity tennis “I am nominating Amanda Newport. She is a junior and returning player.…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Kingsley Maduka, senior,boys cross-country “Kingsley Maduka is a Senior co-captain of the UHS Boys Cross Country…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Angelica DeStefano, junior, girls cross-country “Angelica DeStefano is a junior running her third campaign for the…
New Providence football at Brearley for the Mid-State’s Union Division title; Group 1 playoff squads both on a roll
Last year New Providence found a way in overtime after visiting Brearley kept coming back. On…
Union football 8-0 for first time since 1992; Farmers seek to complete perfect regular season before eyeing first state championship since 1993
Imagine a scenario where Ridge, coached by Union graduate Bill Tracy, comes to Union’s Cooke Memorial…
Top-seeded Cranford girls’ soccer has to settle for UCT co-champion status; Third-seeded Westfield comes back with 2 second half goals to claim share of crown
CLARK – The favorite, the top seed, the team that beat the other team twice in…
Summit comes back with 2 late goals to tie top-seeded Elizabeth in boys’ soccer UCT championship game; Hilltoppers and Minutemen declared co-champions
UNION – With less than 13 minutes to go underdog Summit trailed the No. 2-ranked team…