UNION, NJ — Entrepreneurs, local business owners and employees gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Kean University’s Liberty Hall Academic Building in Union, to attend the first-ever Union County WORKS…
Business summit helps local businesses grow
Week Four football preview sees 10 county schools have just one loss
UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are no undefeated football teams remaining in Union County, but that does not mean that there are not a bunch of good teams out there.…
Dance your way through history at Liberty Hall Museum’s sixth dance festival
UNION, NJ — The Liberty Hall Museum continues its partnership with Bugge Ballet for a one-of-a-kind event, the Liberty Hall Dance Festival. For the sixth year, guests of all ages…
UCUC hosts its annual convocation before classes start
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ hosted its annual convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The convocation, traditionally the day before fall classes start, marks the beginning of…
Fishing derby is catch of the day
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Linsey Armus, 30, of Rahway, was thrilled when she caught the first fish of the day at Lower Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on Saturday, Sep. 8.…
Sept. 11 is remembered at Echo Lake Park
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — It was a somber, dreary evening on Monday, Sept. 11, and somehow fitting. Drizzling rain set the mood as the sun tried to peer out during sunset,…
Hillside football rebounds from loss, defeats Metuchen 28-7
HILLSIDE, NJ – There was plenty to focus on in practice, coming off a double-digit, season-opening, home loss to non-division rival Bernards High School. The host Comets felt the need…
All pistons are firing as Union County football blasts into Week Three
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Winning for the first time in Week Two last weekend were Arthur L. Johnson and Roselle Park high schools on Friday night, Sept. 8, and Hillside…
Hetfield House to host annual Fall Mum & Plant Sale
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Don’t miss the Mountainside Restoration Committee’s annual Fall Mum & Plant Sale on the lawn of the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House. This year’s sale takes place Thursday,…
Teens help out at local churches, food pantries
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Forty-three teens from throughout North Jersey devoted part of their summer vacation to completing a range of community service projects during the Archdiocese of Newark’s 10th…
Union County announces 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents and visitors to join in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This series of events, aimed…
UCUC golfer competes at nationals and achieves All-American status
CRANFORD — Union College of Union County golfer Patrick Murray finished 18th in the nation, earning All-American honors, at the National Junior Athletic Association Division III National Golf Championship. The…
Union County recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by hosting a free webinar for all Union County residents. The…
Kean University student-athlete perseveres, graduates despite personal loss
UNION, NJ — When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on…
Residents sought to train as advocates for victims of sexual violence
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced it is seeking residents who want to apply to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers…
Conner Lorre performs at UCPAC to benefit VFW Post 7363 in Clark
CLARK, NJ — The Clark/Rahway Veterans of Foreign Wars John L. Ruddy Post 7363 in Clark closed in March 2020, due to the pandemic. Income for maintenance and repairs to…
Borough names September Small Business of the Month
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough has chosen Garden State Athletics as its Small Business of the Month for September. Garden State Athletics is a fitness and wellness facility owned…
Linden football starts the season at 2-0
LINDEN, NJ — Linden High School’s football team beat Elizabeth High School for the first time…
Union County football gears up for action in a Week Two preview
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union High School found a way to win in overtime to, this…
Summit Hilltoppers seek to carry over momentum
SUMMIT, NJ – Last year was the first season the Hilltoppers did not make the playoffs…
Hillside Comets feature replacements at key spots
HILLSIDE, NJ – Salters is gone. Simonson is gone. Parkman is gone. You’re talking about Caleb…
Union Farmers football team feels chemistry is just right
UNION, NJ – The players feel that the chemistry is demonstratively better. “You need that,” standout…
Cranford Cougars step in to keep the football program rolling
CRANFORD, NJ – Players step in here and keep the program rolling. Many of them also…
Governor Livingston Highlanders see plenty of positive steps
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – There were plenty of positive steps in head coach Pete Ramiccio’s first…
Linden Tigers have sufficient experience to succeed
LINDEN, NJ – Seeking to finish with more wins than losses for the first time since…
Rahway Indians will need time to find identity
RAHWAY, NJ — There are six returning players on the defensive side of the ball, including…
Jonathan Dayton HS Bulldogs see participation number increase
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Head coach Nick Iannacone talked about questioning himself, going through a big learning…
Roselle Park Panthers grind way to improvement
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — When Highland Park High School came to town on Sept. 23 of…
Abraham Clark Rams make the most of opportunity
ROSELLE, NJ — Given an opportunity to make the most of a season that began with…
David Brearley Bears will have their best 11 on the field
KENILWORTH, NJ — Although David Brearley High School graduated one of the best quarterbacks in the…
Union Farmers’ Market promotes shopping locally and a sense of community
UNION, NJ — Fresh fruits and vegetables, a variety of food trucks, handmade soaps, crystals and…