UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has joined with some local municipalities in a fight to keep tall, high-voltage utility poles out of residential areas,…
Freeholders urge PSE&G on higher utility poles
Cranford police to host active shooter training
CRANFORD, NJ — The local police department has teamed up with a training institute to offer a two-day active shooter-instructor certification course this month to help prepare local organizations for…
Cranford board votes against 750 Walnut
CRANFORD, NJ — The local planning board voted unanimously June 5 to recommend that the township committee reject a rezoning request for a 30.5-acre site at 750 Walnut so that…
Postal Service looking to replace closed Linden facility
LINDEN, NJ — The U.S. Postal Service plans to open a new post office to replace the city’s Station A, which has been closed for the past year, Kurtis Bullard,…
Route 22’s Clinton Manor to be replaced with new Marriott
UNION, NJ — Plans to replace the aging Clinton Manor Hotel and Banquet Hall on westbound U.S. Route 22 with a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and conference center were unanimously…
Incumbent freeholders win Dem primaries
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Freeholder incumbents Bette Jane Kowalski, Sergio Granados and Rebecca Williams appeared to win relatively easily in their bid for the Democratic nominations to the county commissioner…
Hitchhiker sentenced to 57 years for Clark murder
CLARK, NJ — A man who gained internet fame as “Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker,” and three months later killed a Clark attorney has been sentenced to 57 years in state…
New dialysis center opens at Cranford Rehab
CRANFORD, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center has expanded its renal services program to the township, with the company unveiling its new dialysis center at Cranford Rehab & Nursing Center…
Roselle Park gives initial OK to PILOT
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A proposed mixed-use development for a long-abandoned car dealership on Westfield Avenue would receive a 20-year tax abatement under a proposal introduced by the Borough Council…
Union schools choose new food provider
UNION, NJ — Students in township schools will see new food options in the fall after the local school board approved a new service provider in a unanimous vote at…
Springfield adopts township record $33 million budget
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Township Committee voted unanimously at its May 14 meeting to adopt a $33 million municipal budget, which includes a $69 tax increase for the average homeowner.…
Citizens get in on sleuthing
CRANFORD, NJ — It’s common for police departments to sift through security footage from a local business to help solve a crime and now, with the recent rise in popularity…
Cranford residents denounce 750 Walnut proposal
CRANFORD, NJ — Nearly two dozen residents expressed their frustration with a proposed 905-unit apartment complex at 750 Walnut Ave. at the May 15 Planning Board meeting, saying that it…
Scutari prevails in Linden council vacancy fight
LINDEN, NJ — State Sen. Nicholas Scutari has prevailed in his battle with Mayor Derek Armstead for the 8th Ward council seat as Superior Court Judge Katherine Dupuis ruled May…
Kenilworth man charged with armed robbery
KENILWORTH, NJ — A 29-year-old Kenilworth man has been charged with robbing a New Jersey business owner at gunpoint in February, the U.S. Prosecutor’s Office in Newark announced in an…
Summit group presses for plastic bag restrictions
SUMMIT, NJ — Some residents of the Hilltop City are pressing local officials to enact more restrictions on plastic bag use, citing a survey conducted by Green Summit, a local…
Pair of animal lovers raise money for pet identification
UNION, NJ — Police will be able to reunite furry friends with their owners faster than ever before, thanks to two local animal-lovers and donations from residents. Gale Petrecca and…
Final Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here for 2019 season
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BASEBALL STANDINGS FOR THE 2019 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford (8-1)…
Union County Conference baseball division winners here from 2019-2010; Softball from 2019-2012
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2019-2010 2019 UCC CHAMPIONS Watchung: Cranford Mountain: Johnson Valley: Oratory Prep…
Westfield baseball repeats as North 2, Group 4 champs for first time; Blue Devils win section as 8th seed behind superb pitching, clutch hitting and sparkling defense
BASKING RIDGE – There are moments that define a player, a game, a season. If Westfield…
New Providence baseball bests Brearley in May 31 North 2, Group 1 final; Pioneers will next face Emerson Boro in June 3 Group 1 semifinal at Northern Valley Regional at Demarest
NEW PROVIDENCE – Visiting Brearley’s initial game-plan was simple, if the pitch looked good jump on…
Defending champion Westfield reaches North 2, Group 4 title contest again after winning at arch rival Scotch Plains; Blue Devils will play at Ridge May 31 for crown
Moments before Westfield’s first-round Union County Tournament game at Summit back on April 29, the Blue…
Union softball produces first winning season since 2010; Farmers close by capturing the UCC’s Mountain Division championship
UNION – Since May 10 of last year the Union Farmers have won 23 of their…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 27; Baseball champions: Watchung-Cranford, Mountain-Johnson, Valley-Oratory Prep, Sky-Plainfield; Softball champs: Watchung-Westfield, Valley-Benedictine, Sky-Plainfield
The Union County Conference baseball champions for 2019 – all outright – are: WATCHUNG DIVISION: Cranford…
Roselle Park softball seeks to capture program-record 4th straight sectional title; Panthers host Whippany Park May 28
For the fourth year in a row the Roselle Park softball team will be playing for…
Union County baseball, softball states schedule for Tuesday, May 28 here; At least one baseball team will reach a sectional final
Union County baseball is guaranteed of having at least two teams play for a sectional championship.…
Union County baseball and softball teams still alive in states; Schedule for May 24, 25 and 28
UNION COUNTY BASEBALL REMAINING IN STATES (Westfield, Scotch Plains, Elizabeth, Gov. Livingston, Johnson, Dayton, Brearley, New…
Dayton baseball scores in first and then holds on to top visiting Whippany Park 1-0 in North 2, Group 1 first round action; Pitchers Pulice, Gelo and Cacioppo combine to toss 6-hit shutout
SPRINGFIELD – Forget about seeds. Whippany Park baseball came to play and nearly pulled off a…
Union County baseball, softball teams in states here; Baseball begins May 20, softball continues same day
UNION COUNTY BASEBALL TEAMS IN STATES: NORTH 2, GROUP 4: 9-Union at 8-Westfield 13-Columbia at…
Scotch Plains tops Johnson 4-0 to win baseball Union County Tournament championship; Raiders, who were on precipice of losing in first round, give up only 3 runs in 4 tourney triumphs
UNION – Two weeks into the season Scotch Plains-Fanwood had a record of 2-6. The Raiders…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 13
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, MAY 13 WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 6; Oratory Prep baseball won the Valley Division outright
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, MAY 6 WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford (7-1)…
Summit baseball advances to UCT semifinals for first time since 2015; Hilltoppers top top-seeded Cranford in 8 innings
Emory Carlson walked with the bases loaded and nobody out in the top of the eighth…
FEMALE CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Anna Horne, varsity lacrosse player “Anna has been the Cougars’ starting goalie for the last four…
MALE CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Conor Halpin, varsity lacrosse player “Conor Halpin has had tremendous start to his senior season this…