LINDEN, NJ — A local business has partnered with the Linden Police Department to make significant traffic safety improvements along a heavily traveled street. Rosedale & Rosehill Cemetery, located at…
Local business partners with police to make city street safer
Digital divide narrows for public housing residents
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ConnectHomeUSA, an initiative aimed at narrowing the digital divide in HUD-assisted communities across the country, selected three new communities in…
Cranford Athlete of the Month: Morgan Heim, girls soccer
CRANFORD, NJ — Morgan Heim is a senior on the Cranford High School girls varsity soccer team; she has been playing on the varsity team since her freshman year. For…
Pastor recognized by township for accomplishments
UNION, NJ — The Rev. Russell Charles Block, a 90-year-old resident of Union County, was recognized on Thursday, Nov. 12, with a township of Union proclamation recognizing his contributions to…
NJ nonprofit celebrates perseverance and blessings this Thanksgiving
ELIZABETH, NJ — When Barshay Stinson became part of the Transitional Opportunities Program at Community Access Unlimited five years ago, he was an 18-year-old looking to leave the foster care…
Linden provides Thanksgiving goods to needy families
LINDEN, NJ — The city of Linden was looking to give back to the community by providing turkeys and Thanksgiving necessities to families in need on Monday, Nov. 23, after…
After lockdown, dream comes true for couple with disabilities
UNION COUNTY, NJ — After six months of physical separation during the COVID-19 lockdown, Megan Modero and Maurice Stephens couldn’t wait to be together and say their vows. “COVID-19 wasn’t…
Freeholder board designates parking for veterans
UNION COUNTY — In honor of Veterans Day, the Union County freeholder board announced that nine county facilities will now offer designated parking spaces for military veterans. The parking spaces…
Roselle Public Library to receive complete overhaul due to construction bond grant
ROSELLE, NJ — Mayor Reginald Atkins has announced that Roselle has been awarded a $5.5 million New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act grant to build a community resource center. The…
Kean University students are Ballot Bowl champs
UNION, NJ — Kean University student voter registration efforts were among the most successful in the state this year. The university won top honors in the New Jersey secretary of…
New statewide restrictions in effect to combat COVID-19
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With the surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 194, which includes new mitigation measures that place restrictions on seating and…
Summit students sign National Letters of Intent
SUMMIT, NJ — Eleven members of the Class of 2021 from Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child continued their commitment to athletic competition at the collegiate level by signing…
Union salutes veterans in ceremony
UNION, NJ — While the pandemic has nixed many annual events in the township, the country and the world, Union officials knew how important it was to still hold a…
Clark Recreation’s ‘squirts’ complete 7-week basketball course
CLARK, NJ — Clark Recreation has completed its seven-week Basketball Squirts program through the U.S. Sports Institute. Shown here is Coach Mike with the children who received medals and certificates…
Initiatives seek to keep Thanksgiving alive in Summit
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is gearing up for Thanksgiving under different-from-normal circumstances, thanks to the increase in COVID-19 cases. It will host the Other Fellow First Foundation’s 13th annual frozen…
Roselle community moves ahead with plans for giving
ROSELLE — As all of New Jersey braces for the possible lockdown that may accompany a second wave of COVID-19, the office of Mayor Reginald Atkins and Roselle councilmembers plan…
Cranford businesses and organizations come together for the season
CRANFORD, NJ — As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, COVID-19 case numbers are continuing to rise in New Jersey, leading Gov. Phil Murphy to warn of another possible lockdown. Because of…
Cranford emerges as winner in Last Dance Tournament
CRANFORD, NJ — When the pandemic caused the entire nation to come to a standstill, that…
Instead of “Play Ball” all we have now is “Nobody knows” as far as if there will be a spring sports season
Nobody knows. Instead of the buildup for the most anticipated message of the spring sports season…
High school sports put on hold for now; Hopefully there will still be a spring season to look forward to
Union High School Athletic Director Linda Ionta is usually outside at this time of the season,…
Elizabeth boys basketball wins season’s final game in front of no fans; Colicchio garners win No. 500
The show must go on? Well it did for the Elizabeth boys basketball team Thursday night,…
Elizabeth boys basketball wins at Watchung Hills to capture first North 2, Group 4 sectional state championship since 2012; Standout sophomore point guard Pierre produces game-winning basket with 2.3 seconds left
WARREN – In the span of a minute and a half visiting Elizabeth went from having…
Legendary college basketball coach coming to Roselle; For Communion Breakfast at Church of St. Joseph the Carpenter
One of college basketball’s legendary coaches is coming to Union County. The Roselle Knights of Columbus…
State championship QBs Sanborn and Shapiro will be working together for a change; North signal-callers looking forward to Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic
PISCATAWAY – They were the enemy to each other for three seasons. They were the players…
Region 4 champions out of Union include Francois and Darisme of Rahway, Stampoulos of Brearley and Elizabeth heavyweight Olowoopejo; NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City March 5-7
Not only did Rahway wrestlers Kaelan Francois and Joshua Darisme capture Region 4 championships at Union,…
Dayton standout Alicea about to wrap special basketball career he’s produced for Bulldogs; School’s all-time leading scorer focusing on what college he will take his talents to
Duran Jaylen Alicea, better known to his family, friends, teammates and coaches as “DJ”, opted to…
CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Maggie O’Donnell, varsity swimming ‘She is the Union County champion in the 200-yard freestyle and third-place…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Liam Grahl Senior, Wrestling How has your wrestling career been so far? I have been wrestling…
Governor Livingston will take on Westfield for girls basketball Union County Tournament title; Both semifinals provided plenty of drama
RAHWAY – When it’s time to ratchet up defensive pressure Westfield head coach Liz McKeon inserts…
Final 2019-2020 Union County Conference boys and girls basketball standings here
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (3 schools): 1-Roselle…
Union County Tournament girls basketball semifinals set for Feb. 25 at Rahway; 7-GL vs. 3-UC, followed by 4-Oak Knoll vs. 1-Westfield
When Gov. Livingston and Union Catholic clashed in Scotch Plains back on Jan. 25 in a…