SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department responded to a report of a fight in progress outside a Walnut Street residence at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, according…
Summit police respond to stabbing on Walnut St.
County’s COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include new Novavax vaccine
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners advises residents that the county’s free COVID-19 vaccination program has expanded to offer the Novavax vaccine, approved for ages…
Local theater to perform Linden author’s one-act plays on stage
LINDEN, NJ — A collection of three one-act plays about a group of Jersey guys, which their author, Linden resident Bill Mesce Jr., said fit nicely together into a single…
Man found guilty of slashing victim’s throat in Rahway
RAHWAY, NJ — A Union County jury has returned a guilty verdict against a man who slashed the throat of a Rahway man last year, Union County First Assistant Prosecutor…
Union County College celebrates the Class of 2022 at spring commencement
CRANFORD, NJ — Union County College hosted its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2022, more than 500 graduates, on Wednesday, May 25, at the college’s Cranford campus. Two ceremonies,…
Former state senator advocates for Ukrainian orphans
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Former state Sen. Raymond Lesniak united with female entrepreneurs at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster to shed light on the plight facing Ukrainian orphans in Poland…
Union County students attain top leadership posts at St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark
NEWARK, NJ — Sarha Flores, of Elizabeth, and William Register, of Hillside, have been named senior group leaders of their respective single-sex high school divisions at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School…
Kean University OT faculty, students receive grant to create ‘walkability trail’
UNION, NJ — The Kean University Department of Occupational Therapy, the Housing Authority of Elizabeth and the Kean University Foundation have received a grant from AARP to create a “walkability…
New chief of police is officially sworn in for Summit
SUMMIT, NJ — On Thursday, July 28, acting police Chief Steven Zagorski was officially sworn in as Summit’s new chief of police. Zagorski assumed the role of acting chief in…
‘The Blood Is on Your Hands,’ Cook charges in poetry collection
HILLSIDE, NJ — Born of tragedy and outrage, a new book of poetry has been published by former Hillside Board of Education member and Councilman George L. Cook III. “The…
Family Night celebrated with the Somerset Patriots
CLARK, NJ — Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo was happy to gather the community for Clark’s annual Family Night with the Somerset Patriots on Friday, June 10, after a two-year break…
Union County soccer teams prepare for kickoff to upcoming season
UNION / CRANFORD, NJ — The boys soccer season begins in the sweltering heat of August, when players are dreaming of a cold front during the first few days of…
Jonathan Dayton’s new head football coach has already worked with team for two years
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Nick Iannacone paid attention the past two seasons. Now the Bulldogs will be paying attention to him. So far the first-year head football coach at Jonathan Dayton…
Linden’s elementary inventors win three awards in statewide challenge
LINDEN, NJ — A team of technology students from Linden’s School No. 4 and School No. 9 won three awards in the finals of the statewide STEAM Tank Challenge, drawing…
The Gateway Family YMCA Rahway branch announces swim team tryouts
RAHWAY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA has announced upcoming tryout dates for the 2022-2023 fall/winter Rapids Swim Team. Tryouts are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11; Tuesday, Aug. 16; and…
Paper Mill students to present ‘A Whole New World: A Tribute to Alan Menken’
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse has selected students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory for 2022. Members of the competitive conservatory, who earned coveted…
Youth Academy campers have a guided tour of Linden Airport
LINDEN, NJ — When the Linden Police Department’s Youth Academy visited the Linden Airport on Thursday, July 21, participants had a behind-the-scenes experience that few people get to have. “This…
Union County teams are eager for upcoming football season to begin
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The first day of official high school football practice in New Jersey,…
For GLHS baseball player, first it was UNC, now on to the Tigers
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — This was the beginning for Danny Serretti: “My father put a bat…
MHS’s Fiore takes over as Elizabeth’s head football coach for 2022 season
ELIZABETH, NJ — Believe it or not, Elizabeth High School football has finished less than .500…
New GL football coach looks to turn team around
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — There are only three football-playing schools in Union County that have not won…
Football’s Big Central Conference to look completely different this year
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Big Central Conference has a completely different look this season. There…
Former top Brearley wrestler dies at age 33
KENILWORTH, NJ — Jesse Boyden was one of the nicest, coolest, respectful and well-spoken athletes with…
High schools prepare for autumn sports season to begin in less than five weeks
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Believe it or not, the commencement of high school football practice in…
Cranford Cougars are looking forward to 2022 football season
CRANFORD, NJ — For the second straight year, the Cranford Cougars will open their football season…
Accomplishments of Siragusa remembered following his death at 55
KENILWORTH, NJ — Tony Siragusa, matchmaker? “My wife taught his daughter, Samantha, in kindergarten,” recalled close…
Players prepare for 2022 NJ Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Baseball Games
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2022 NJ Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Baseball Games are scheduled for Thursday,…
Union Farmers look forward to fall football schedule
UNION, NJ — More eager than ever to get back on the field after seeing their…
Middletown North defeats Cranford, 5-4, in Group 3 championships
CRANFORD, NJ — Seeking a sixth state title and its first since 2013, the Cranford High…
Cranford baseball wins North 2, Group 3 title for first time since 2017
CRANFORD, NJ — To say that Cranford High School baseball has taken its offense to another…
Local players excel during the 41st annual Phil Simms North/South All-Star Football Classic
UNION, NJ — Union Farmers Ashan Harris and Matthew Nazaire enjoyed themselves and made the most…