UNION, NJ — With Alexa Liquori on the mound, the Union High School softball team likes its odds. Proving to be one of the top hurlers in Union County last…
Union High School softball gets ready for new season
Summit HS alumnus receives two award nominations
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit High School Alumnus Keyshawn Reese has received two nominations for the Television Academy Foundation’s 42nd College Television Awards. The foundation’s annual College Television Awards recognizes and…
Union County launches poll to enlist residents in selecting a new county seal
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners launched a poll on Monday, March 27, to invite residents to assist them in selecting a new seal for…
Kean University alumnus named artist-in-residence
UNION, NJ — Kean University alumnus and contemporary fine artist Ricardo Roig, Class of ’08, will become Kean’s next artist-in-residence, following a unanimous vote by the university board of trustees…
Three Summit police officers receive promotions
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the promotion ceremonies for three members of the Summit Police Department in Common Council chamber on Wednesday, March 1. Lt. Michael Treiber…
Arthur L. Johnson High School gets unplugged
CLARK, NJ — On Friday, March 3, Arthur L. Johnson High School students participated in the National Day of Unplugging. Teachers provided lessons without the use of Chromebooks, Brightlinks and…
A taste of Japan comes to Cranford
CRANFORD, NJ — For some of the students in Cranford middle schools and high school, the world got just a little bit smaller, thanks to the Japanese classes of teachers…
2023 Polar Bear Plunge is a winter delight
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Union County Policemen’s Benevolent Association No. 73 sponsored the “Secret Squirrel 73” team to participate in the annual Polar Bear Plunge…
The 2023 Union County Senior Citizens’ Art Exhibit is open for entries
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is inviting residents of Union County, age 60 and older, to enter an artwork in the 2023 Union County…
Summit football star enjoys Media Day at Kean University
SUMMIT, NJ — There was no stopping Jake Lowry on Saturday, Nov. 12. Summit High School football fans who were there at Upper Tatlock Field saw his explosiveness at its…
Vehicle crashes into Union Center cafe
UNION, NJ — A minivan crashed into Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union at 8:35 a.m.on Tuesday, March 21. Police said the driver hit a parked car…
Summit lacrosse prepares for an explosive 2023 season
SUMMIT, NJ — It’s the time of the year when the Summit High School lacrosse teams begin to perfect its craft. Arguably the top boys and girls public school lacrosse…
Tuition freeze continues for fourth year in a row at Union College
CRANFORD, NJ — The board of trustees of Union College of Union County has approved to not increase tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year. The board voted on this decision…
Summit achieves Sustainable Jersey certification
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit has been awarded silver level certification from Sustainable Jersey for 2022. The process is the culmination of a yearlong effort to document programs and policies in…
Grant will help spread suicide prevention skill
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has given a $25,000 grant to the Mental Health Association in New Jersey to help spread teen suicide…
Summit police are accepting applications
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department is accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Academy from now through Saturday, April 1. Two one-week sessions will be from Monday, July 17,…
One World One Love NJ receives $5,000 grant for refugee housing
SUMMIT, NJ — One World One Love NJ has received a $5,000 grant from The Summit Foundation to assist with apartment set-ups for refugees resettling in Union County and the…
Media Day previewed for the North-South Football Classic
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Media Day for the 42nd annual Phil Simms NJ North-South All-Star Football…
2023 high school softball begins in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When Union and Cranford clashed at Kean University’s Cougar Field on May…
Female wrestler from Union finishes sixth in the state
UNION, NJ — Alissa Alcindor first tried her hand at field hockey, completing her second season…
Baseball season gets underway this month for Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — High school baseball in New Jersey is getting a much later start…
Cranford sophomore takes third in state at NJSIAA wrestling finals
CRANFORD, NJ — Jordan Chapman got to the podium. Only two more names were announced after…
Basketball season wraps up with Roselle Catholic finishing No. 1
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It was quite a week for Union County basketball, as three programs…
Local wrestlers excel at the Region 4 competition in Union
UNION, NJ — What will it take this weekend in Atlantic City for Cranford High School…
Linden boys basketball team reaches section finals
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden High School boys basketball team had finishing second down pat. Last…
Cranford wrestlers advance to Region 4 competition
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Cougars proved to be just as dominant in the District 13…
Union wrestler reaches Region 4 competition
UNION, NJ — For the first time in three years, right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit,…
UCT girls basketball moves on to the finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the girls basketball Union County Tournament continued at Rahway High School’s…
Roselle Catholic is heavy favorite for UCT boys final
UNION COUNTY, NJ — After near misses in 2012, 2015 and 2016, Roselle Catholic High School…
Union boys basketball bests West Caldwell Tech 71-68, moves into UCT
UNION, NJ — Union High School boys basketball head coach Kevin Feeley made it very clear…
Wrestling teams battle it out in section state championships
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s top three wrestling teams won two matches on Monday, Feb.…