LINDEN — After-school programs allow students to continue learning, build larger social circles, attain help through tutoring and enjoy extracurricular activities. After-school programs add an extra component to the school…
Entering its 16th year at Linden middle school, after-school program sees renewal from state
Hillside Fire Department makes child’s day
HILLSIDE, NJ — When Hillside Councilman George Cook heard that Nicholas Vicidomini and his family were asked to leave Christ the King Church in town because Nicholas, who has autism,…
Hillside denied funds for drug and alcohol program
HILLSIDE, NJ — When Hillside Finance Chairperson Nancy Mondella found out that Union County had pulled the plug on funding for the Municipal Alliance Program for Hillside, she was quick…
Cranford’s Sept. 11 victims honored during Service of Remembrance
CRANFORD, NJ — Sept. 11, 2020, marked 19 years since the tragic and historic day the 2001 terror attacks changed the American landscape. That day, two hijacked planes crashed into…
How to fight against the spotted lanternfly in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents who are looking for ways to help the environment are advised to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species…
Union County teachers recognized in awards program
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Though parents are their children’s first educators, schoolteachers step in, guiding children from early childhood straight into early adulthood. A little gratitude and recognition can go…
Two women strive for menstrual equality during pandemic
WESTFIELD / SUMMIT, NJ — During the coronavirus pandemic, multiple community groups have been working to ensure residents have access to such essentials as food, cleaning supplies, toiletries and personal…
Head chaplain and U.S. Army Reserve captain makes an impact during pandemic
CLARK, NJ — The coronavirus pandemic is a global phenomenon that has affected everyone and changed lives forever. The virus, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people around the…
AddamsFest returns to Westfield in October
WESTFIELD — If isolation and distancing were an art, the Addams Family would be the masters. This year, their dynamic is on-brand, as the wildly successful AddamsFest returns for a…
During pandemic, father and daughter walk around all of Roselle
ROSELLE — Two Roselle residents recently completed a journey on foot they won’t soon forget. Joe Skrec, 54, and his daughter, Ashley Skrec, 23, recently completed a walking route that…
LGBTQ icon Johnson to be honored with monument in hometown
ELIZABETH, NJ — The family of Elizabeth native and LGBTQ civil rights activist Marsha P. Johnson was recently joined by Union County freeholders and LGBTQ advocates to announce the future…
Paranormal TV personality headed to Rahway
RAHWAY, NJ — Not everyone believes in the paranormal world. Some of those who do may fear it. But for Brian J. Cano, his experience with what may scare others…
Cranford residents rally to save the U.S. Postal Service
CRANFORD, NJ — In an effort to stand ground across the nation, thousands of people gathered on Aug. 25 at numerous post office locations to rally together and save the…
Ricciardi vindicated of wrongdoing by UCPO
HILLSIDE, NJ — Not only did Hillside Police Chief Vincent Ricciardi Jr. win reinstatement to his position from a judge, but the Professional Standards Unit of the Union County Prosecutor’s…
Body found in lake identified as 14-year-old from Linden
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden community was heartbroken to learn recently that the body found in the lake at Warinanco Park on Aug. 10 belonged to McManus Middle School graduate…
AG, DEP file suits against alleged polluters
HILLSIDE / ELIZABETH, NJ — Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe announced Aug. 27 the filing of 12 new environmental enforcement actions targeting polluters…
Linden’s National Geographic Educators transform students into ‘explorers’
LINDEN, NJ — Two Linden Public Schools teachers have recently completed the requirements to be certified as National Geographic Educators, a group that seeks to inspire students to be global…
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…