UNION, N.J. — Caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice and an evil rat king are all part of Lightwire Theater’s performance of “A Very Electric Holiday” at Kean…
Caroling worms and a rat king come to Kean
County mulls lawsuit to end New York City homeless relocation
Union County is considering suing New York City to end a practice that has already placed more than 50 homeless families in towns throughout the county since August without notice,…
Large percentage of PILOT to go to schools
CRANFORD, NJ — The Township Committee unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance that would allocate a portion of the annual service charge received from Birchwood Developers Urban Renewal Associates…
Oral surgeon ordered to pay $517,000 for ‘hit and run dentistry’
UNION COUNTY, NJ — An oral surgeon operating in Union County had his license revoked and was ordered to pay $517,000 in restitution and penalties for what the state Board…
Union professors chosen as NJ Public Scholars
UNION, NJ — Kean University’s reach will expand beyond the school’s Union County campus as history professors Sue Kozel and Frank Argote-Freyre were recently selected as New Jersey Public Scholars…
Little Free Library program comes to Roselle
ROSELLE, NJ — Little Free Libraries have been around for a decade, and now the borough has one of its own, with plans to add more. Roselle resident Juli-Anne Benjamin,…
Walnut PTA gifts $5,000 to the district for new iPads
CRANFORD, NJ — The Board of Education has accepted a $5,000 donation from the Walnut Avenue Parent Teacher Association, which will be used for the purchase of iPads for students…
Kean profs protest as part of statewide demonstration
UNION, N.J. — Professors, lecturers, professional staff and librarians at Kean University joined instructors from eight other New Jersey public colleges in a statewide demonstration protesting for a new contract…
Cranford Theater returns after two-month renovation
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Theater is back in business after a two-month renovation. The theater reopened Nov. 8 with a new lobby, seating, curtains and projectors just in time…
Union students owe $270,000 in lunch costs
UNION, N.J. — The school district is facing a $270,000 deficit for unpaid lunches from last year, Board of Education members were told at their Nov. 19 meeting, and one…
Sturm’s novel echoes throughout the reader’s soul
Maplewood author Lisa Sturm’s debut novel, “Echoed in My Bones,” will echo through your mind long after you finish reading it. Drawing from her years of experience as a psychotherapist…
Food truck business gets Cranford OK
CRANFORD, N.J. — A food truck and delivery business will be moving into the township after the local Planning Board gave its approval to Food Truck Inc. to repurpose an…
Model railroad club takes time for moment in spotlight
UNION, N.J. — It’s late on a Wednesday afternoon, and already a handful of members are milling about at the A. Paul Mallery Model Railroad Center behind The Home Depot.…
Roselle councilwoman trying to lessen winter’s impact
ROSELLE, N.J. — On a cold day a few years ago, Cynthia Johnson saw something disheartening. “I went throughout neighboring towns and I saw that there was a need,” she…
Kenilworth middle schooler joins reporting ranks
KENILWORTH, N.J. — Bobby Liberatos doesn’t have an editor in quite the same tradition as Perry White and Jonah Jameson, of comic book fame, or even Lou Grant, of “The…
Cranford strikes deal for Mount Laurel housing number
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Township Committee has approved a deal to settle the municipality’s court-mandated Mount Laurel housing requirements, agreeing to zone property for residential use during the next half…
Overlook rheumatologist recognized by Arthritis Foundation
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…
Hillside produces program’s first 12-0 finish after capturing South, Group 2 Regional Championship; Comets come back in 2nd half to top Cedar Creek 25-3
So now that Hillside followed up a third straight state championship with a first regional title,…
One of Union’s most historic football wins took place Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991; Farmers ended Randolph’s then state-record 58-0-1 unbeaten streak
There was a time when public school football was still on an even par with non-public…
Hillside football attempting to become first Union County team to win a Regional Championship; South Jersey, Group 2 state champion Comets (11-0) clash with Cedar Creek Dec. 8 at Rutgers
Winning a state championship is the ultimate in football. However, losing a game in the same…
Terry Hanratty steps down as Roselle Park head football coach; Cites spending time with family as central issue
Citing the reason to be available to spend more time with his children and their sports,…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Catherine Blowe, varsity gymnastics “Catherine Blowe has been an amazing example of perseverance during her time…
CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Connor Katz, varsity football “Connor recorded two strong efforts in the month of November, accounting for…
Union football thwarted in attempt to finish state championship season undefeated
EAST RUTHERFORD – Reuben Pillai touched the ball just three times in the first half. Granted…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Jasmine Jourdain, junior, girls gymnastics “Jasmine Jourdain is a Union High School junior with immense talent…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Andrew Sanborn, senior, football Andrew is our senior quarterback, a three-year starter. Through nine games this…
Roselle football wins at home on Thanksgiving to close its season with a 5-game winning streak; New Providence, Rahway and Westfield also triumph
One team in Union County that can’t wait for the 2020 football season is the Roselle…
Hillside football, 11-0 again after capturing a 3rd straight state championship, eyes first undefeated finish; South Jersey, Group 2 champ Comets next play Dec. 8
In New Jersey now if you are good and fortunate enough to win a state championship,…
Union football gets the job done and is North 2, Group 5 state champions; First Farmers crown in 26 years sparked by standout Wilson effort
UNION – Just four plays into the game Union junior running back Diante Wilson set the…
Union football’s last 3 attempts at winning a state championship game did not end well for the storied Union County program; Tonight the Farmers get a chance to re-write history
COMMENTARY There’s no way to sugarcoat it. The last three times Union football played in a…
Union football (11-0) seeking first title since 1993; Hillside (10-0) out to capture a 3rd straight
Two programs clashing for the first time. Two programs with a rich history of winning it…