CRANFORD, N.J. — An entire generation of schoolchildren in town weren’t even alive when terrorists hijacked four planes and flew them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and crashed into…
Cranford remembers six who died in 9/11 attacks
Kean announces firm to find Farahi replacement
UNION, N.J. — Executive search firm Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates has been chosen to lead Kean University’s hunt to replace President Dawood Farahi, according to a Sept. 16 announcement by the…
Summit ranked second best place to live statewide
Two towns in Union County, including the No. 2 ranked Summit, are among the top 10 “Best Places to Live in New Jersey,” according to New Jersey Monthly magazine’s September…
UCC offers medical marijuana workshop
CRANFORD, N.J. — Following a failed attempt by Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration to legalize or decriminalize marijuana, reduced restrictions on the drug have created increased opportunities for potential patients and…
Rahway residents complain about Orchard Creek flooding
RAHWAY, N.J. — Residents in the southeast corner of the city have renewed their complaints about flooding along and around Orchard Creek to the City Council, with at least one…
Clark Planning Board pushes back on four-story apartment building
CLARK, N.J. — The CVS Pharmacy located on Westfield Avenue isn’t leaving just yet. At its Sept. 5 meeting, the local Planning Board pushed back against a proposal to replace…
Cranford gamer gets European immersion
CRANFORD, N.J. — Sam Finston considered himself more arts-oriented when he was going to Cranford High School but felt he also did well at math and science. Like many American…
New principal named for Cranford’s Livingston Avenue School
CRANFORD, N.J. — An assistant principal from Edison will take over as principal of Livingston Avenue School, the latest move in administration caused by the retirement of the Hillside Avenue…
Union residents claim rats are increasing, spreading
UNION, N.J. — Residents renewed and increased their calls for action at the Union Township Committee’s Aug. 27 meeting regarding what they called a worsening rat problem despite the contention…
Rahway getting pay-station parking with other changes
RAHWAY, N.J. — The city will be abandoning its stand-alone parking meters for pay stations later this month, joining many other municipalities across the county, and additional streets will be…
Farahi announces 2020 will be his last year as Kean University president
UNION, N.J. — Dawood Farahi will step down as president of Kean University in 2020, completing 17 years as head of the school, the university announced in an Aug. 29…
Watchung Reservation trails on the comeback path
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. — It took years for neglect to eventually take its toll on the trails through the Watchung Reservation. With few staff able to conduct inspections and maintenance, extreme…
Library manager helps Union more than at library
UNION, N.J. — Erica Bell knows first-hand how important a local public library can be, but as manager of the Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library, she also knows…
Kean computer science program awarded $1.68 million federal grant
UNION, N.J. — The National Science Foundation has awarded Kean University nearly $1.7 million in research funding to develop a model designed to increase the number of students studying computer…
Clark OKs new traffic light in front of ALJ, police HQ
CLARK, N.J. — The township could be getting a new traffic light on Westfield Avenue between police headquarters and Arthur L. Johnson High School if the state gives its approval.…
Union BOE reverses decision, strikes deal to keep paras
UNION, N.J. — Nearly four months of lobbying, showing up at meetings and pleading has paid off for the public schools’ paraprofessionals. The Board of Education reversed its previous decision,…
Summit councilman mourned after untimely death
SUMMIT, NJ — Local officials and community leaders expressed their condolences regarding the death of 48-year-old Councilman Matthew Gould, who died unexpectedly on Aug. 13 at Morristown Medical Center from…
Battle of unbeatens has Union (2-0, 1-0) at Westfield (1-0, 1-0) Saturday; Standout senior QBs include Andrew Sanborn for Farmers and Hank Shapiro for Blue Devils
Last year Union snapped a four-game losing streak against Westfield, including consecutive North 2, Group 5…
Linden football seeks to win home-opener and avoid rare 0-3 start by knocking off 2-0 Watchung Hills; Watchung Division clash set for Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
When a team with playoff aspirations that is also seeking to produce another winning season is…
Rahway, Cranford football open with double-digit division home victories; Union produces first shutout win in 3 years
While Rahway and Cranford opened their 2019 seasons with double-digit Mid-State Conference triumphs Friday night, both…
Dayton football preview – Bulldogs have experience necessary to produce breakout season
SPRINGFIELD – If experience is worth its weight in gold, then the Dayton Bulldogs could be…
Cranford girls’ soccer tops Union behind 5 different goal scorers: Reaching the net for the Cougars were Montague, Clark, Murray, Swandrak and Korzeneski
UNION – Visiting Cranford did not play its brand of soccer for the first 40 minutes,…
Union football opens with 20-12 win over Curtis, Staten Island at Rutgers; Sanborn tosses 2 TD passes, one each to Robinson and McBride
PISCATAWAY – Union went with its strength right away – No. 11 trying to get the…
B & B boys help Cedar Grove football best Brearley Bears; Panthers score in every quarter
KENILWORTH – In a measuring stick kind of season-opener visiting Cedar Grove wanted to see where…
Union football preview – Farmers armed with QB and WR, are seeking to create another opportunity
UNION – As the years move forward the number increases. Amazing to some, it’s now been…
Cranford football preview – Cougars, off interesting year, sparked by experienced passing attack
CRANFORD – The Cougars had an interesting season last year. On the final week of the…
Photos from Westfield at Cranford and Summit at Union Aug. 30 FB scrimmages
Union opens Week Zero vs. Curtis, Staten Island at Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3:30…
Summit football preview – Hilltoppers manage to produce despite obstacles
SUMMIT – The Hilltoppers have produced 10 consecutive winning seasons beginning in 2009 and this decade…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Riley Haggerty, girls soccer, senior “Riley Haggerty is one of our captains and is expected to…
Johnson football preview – Crusaders need to be prepared when going in
CLARK – In the span of almost exactly three months last year the Crusaders managed to…
Roselle Park football preview – Panthers back with varsity ready to excel
ROSELLE PARK – One year after playing a junior varsity schedule the Panthers are back with…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Justin Novoa, boys soccer, senior “Justin Novoa is a three-year varsity player that has shown exceptional…
Brearley football preview – Bears expect to be in thick of things again
KENILWORTH – Brearley knocked on the door last year, the Bears were a solid team that…
Linden football preview – Tigers prefer to produce a different ending
LINDEN – While last season certainly did not have the ending the Tigers were seeking to…
Rahway football preview – Indians have blend of returning talent and youth
RAHWAY – Moving one step closer to their ultimate goal of winning a state championship last…