UNION, NJ — Kristen Hudson thought about turning back as she neared the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The ground was icy, her body was exhausted and she would lose a…
Union teacher scales Kilimanjaro, ready to tell students
Developer claims 750 Walnut to create same traffic pattern
CRANFORD, NJ — A proposed 905-unit apartment complex at 750 Walnut Ave. would generate “roughly the same” amount of traffic as it would if it were a fully occupied industrial…
Ousted Roselle school board member takes case before judge
NEWARK, NJ – The attorney for a deposed member of the Roselle Board of Education argued that his client should be reinstated because its members acted against their own bylaws…
Elections board rebuffs Linden schools on primary vote
LINDEN, NJ – The local Board of Education is exploring other security options after its formal request to have June primary voting removed from its schools was turned down by…
Clark eyes Cranford project that would have great ‘impact’
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Sal Bonaccorso said he is continuing to monitor the progress of a developer’s proposal to build a 905-unit apartment complex on the boundary with neighboring Cranford.…
Wrestling promoter brings action to Rahway Rec Center
RAHWAY, NJ — Beefy babyfaces and heinous heels were clobbered with folding chairs, launched into the turnbuckles and tossed clear out of the ring and onto the Rahway Recreation Center…
Roselle seeks ideas for downtown remake
ROSELLE, NJ — Mayor Christine Dansereau wants to give the downtown Roselle business district a facelift and she’s asking for assistance. Residents can visit www.boroughofroselle.com and fill out a survey…
Union County Teacher of Year had other career plans
By Liv Meier, Correspondent LINDEN, NJ — Union County Teacher of the Year Barbara Brady never saw herself in front of a classroom — it was a different audience she always…
Density scrutinized by board for 750 Walnut
CRANFORD, NJ — The local Planning Board at its Sept. 5 meeting focused on the issue of density and whether a builder’s plan to construct 30 units per acre at…
Controversial Trump billboard comes down after brief run
UNION, NJ — A billboard at the center of the township that became the center of a nationwide controversy has been taken down seemingly as suddenly as it went up.…
Ousted Roselle school board member appeals to the state
ROSELLE, NJ — The school board member who was dismissed during a combative, sometimes chaotic meeting attended by about 200 people has filed an appeal seeking immediate reinstatement. Archange Antoine,…
Linden school board pushes to end primary voting
LINDEN, NJ – The school board is seeking to have June primary voting removed from the district’s schools, despite having already been met with sharp criticism and accusations of voter…
Inspired by 9-11, Mountainside man becomes cyber warrior
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — As Nick Perez-Santalla sits in his office in the Pentagon, it sometimes dawns on him how his life has come full circle. The attack on the World Trade…
Longtime Cranford firefighter eulogized by mayor
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Tom Hannen’s voice cracked with emotion as he paid tribute to longtime resident Brian Koshney at the close of the Aug. 14 township committee meeting. Hannen…
Cranford teens climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
CRANFORD, NJ — From the summit, James Anderson watched the sun ascend through the clouds and begin to warm the side of Mount Kilimanjaro. What the world looks like from…
Cranford woman tells story of abuse, near insanity in memoir
CRANFORD, NJ — Lockey Maisonneuve was puzzled to find that her keyboard was wet, but she had been so immersed in her writing that she didn’t realize tears were running…
Cranford moving ahead with stormwater drainage plan
CRANFORD, NJ — The Township Committee is moving ahead with a plan to upgrade stormwater drainage to the area prone to flooding when the Rahway River spills over its banks,…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Andre Vieira, senior — boys soccer “Andre Vieira is a four-year varsity player and captain. He…
Rahway defense excels, offense finds way in second half; Indians produce first shutout win in 5 years
CRANFORD – A year ago on the same field Rahway held Cranford to zero points in…
Rahway at Cranford Sept. 21 has makings of fine Union County grid clash; Host Cougars seeking 3-0 start
When Cranford hosted Rahway last year the Cougars were 0-2 and in desperate need of a…
Summit football dominates Warren Hills in Sept. 15 home-opener to improve to 2-0
SUMMIT – The Summit football team, which concluded last year with a rare back-to-back losses sequence…
Brearley football scores early to down division rival Dayton; Bears finally play first game
KENILWORTH – Not only could Brearley wait no longer to finally get on the field, but…
Union County football this weekend includes 8 games Sept. 14 and 3 Sept. 15; Elizabeth and New Providence are home and both seeking first 3-0 starts since 2015
Union County football this weekend – 8 games on Friday night, Sept. 14 and 3 on…
Cranford girls’ soccer tops Union in home-opener; Murray, Butler, Korzeneski notch goals for Cougars
CRANFORD – You have to put the ball in the net. Dominating field possession or dominating…
Elizabeth, New Providence football both 2-0 for first time in 3 years; Hillside on 5-game winning streak
For the first time since 2015, Elizabeth and New Providence are 2-0. For the first time…
Roselle football falls to South River 33-20; Page scores twice, Pendleton once
RAHWAY – The South River Rams football team defeated the Roselle Rams 33-20 Saturday in a…
Linden football tops Westfield 14-7 to even record at 1-1; Marshall throws TD pass to Petit-Homme, George rushes for 190 yards and 1 TD
LINDEN – The Linden football team defeated Westfield 14-7 Friday night to even its record at…
Westfield head football coach Jim DeSarno’s thoughts on his 2018 Blue Devils moments before their first game at Linden tonight – Friday, Sept. 7
After speaking on the phone with Westfield football head coach Jim DeSarno this afternoon – Friday,…
A look back at Westfield’s last loss – Friday night, Nov. 21, 2014 at Linden
Here is a look back at my story from when Westfield last lost – on Friday…
Brearley football will take forfeit win over Highland Park; Middlesex County school dropping varsity football this year after one game
The Brearley Bears football team will now open Sept. 14 at home vs. Dayton after their…
Hillside football preview – Comets, loaded with returning players, go from hunter to being the hunted
HILLSIDE – The Comets are not only coming off their first state championship in 32 years,…
Eight Union County football teams open this weekend with the other eight prepping for their second games; Thirteen clashes kick off Sept. 7 and one on Sept. 8
Eight Union County football teams open this weekend, including Brearley hosting Highland Park, Dayton hosting Belvidere,…
Dayton football preview – Bulldogs have players making position sacrifices
SPRINGFIELD – Certain sacrifices have to be made by players who compete for Group 1 programs.…
Union football, sparked by returning junior QB Sanborn, rallies late to tie game and then thwarts Linden 14-7 in OT; Farmers tied contest with 49 seconds remaining
UNION – The Union football team defeated Linden 14-7 in overtime in Friday night season-opening Mid-State…
Gov. Livingston football defeats Johnson 21-14
BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Gov. Livingston football team defeated Johnson 21-14 Thursday in the first game…