CRANFORD, NJ — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced on Tuesday, June 17, that Vice President of Student Development Dr. Demond Hargrove and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr.…
Two UCNJ leaders are selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Union High School wrestlers excel at TCNJ Camp
UNION, NJ — Part of the recipe for continued improvement stems from competition in a college setting some six months before the season begins. That seems to be working out…
When Union County boys soccer begins in about a month
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2024 campaign was a special one for several Union County boys soccer teams. The 2025 season is now just about one month away from commencing.…
New Jersey filmmaker unleashes his horror on Garwood
GARWOOD, NJ — Garden State resident and rising star Paul Sutt brought his nightmares to Crossroads in Garwood on Sunday, July 6, to an eager audience of horror movie addicts…
Cranford police officer honored for impaired driving enforcement
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Police Officer Nicolette Tufano was recognized for her outstanding work in impaired driving enforcement. Tufano was awarded the 2024 “Top Cop” award by Mothers Against Drunk…
Comedy magic is featured at the Springfield library
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Ed Smoot recently brought his comedic magic show to Springfield Free Public Library. Coinciding with the Summer Reading Program, Smoot’s show “The Reading is Magical Show” was…
Unity Day brings the community together in Linden
LINDEN, NJ — The scorching hot weather didn’t stop Linden residents from coming out to have fun. Unity Day – A Juneteenth Celebration, was presented by Mayor Derek Armstead, the…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County hosts 29th annual Legislative Breakfast
UNION, NJ — More than 120 attendees met at the 29th annual Legislative Breakfast recently. The event was presented by the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate…
Union High School graduates the Class of 2025
UNION, NJ — The heat wave that ravaged the Garden State and much of the country last week forced Union High School to move its graduation of the Class of…
Best baseball players are selected in Union County for 2025
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The David Brearley High School Bears didn’t win as many games as they did last year. However, the Bears achieved something they had not done in…
GL baseball coach Roof is honored with a coaching award
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — What makes a good coach? When his team wins. Winning is everything. What makes a successful coach? One who surrounds himself with a staff he can…
Union County football season is fast approaching
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The beginning of official high school football practice in New Jersey is now a little more than five weeks away. It seems to creep up earlier…
SAR Color Guard stays very busy for the month of June in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution has been very busy this month in Union County. It presented the SAR Bronze JROTC…
Carl H. Kumpf Middle School hosts promotion ceremony
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, June 19, eighth-graders at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark participated in a promotion ceremony. The event was attended by Board of Education President…
Cranford Class of 2025 flips script due to pending thunderstorms
CRANFORD, NJ — Receiving diplomas at the end of the ceremony is how graduations usually work. This year, it was a little different for Cranford High School. Due to the…
Springfield Free Public Library offers July events
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., offers the following events during July: Summer STEM with Kiwico Ball Launcher, Tuesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., for…
Juneteenth Festival is hosted at Biertuempfel Park
UNION, NJ — Union Township celebrated its fifth annual Juneteenth Festival at Biertuempfel Park on Saturday, June 14. There was live entertainment, food vendors, family activities and much more. Jeneba…
Union County Conference softball honors are awarded
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Earlier this month, the best softball players in Union County were honored…
Governor Livingston baseball tied for most state titles won by Union County school
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — What a year it has been for Governor Livingston High School baseball.…
Governor Livingston baseball repeats as Group 2 state champs, this time undefeated
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Two weeks ago Governor Livingston High School was one strike away from seeing…
Arthur L. Johnson softball finishes with a fine season
CLARK, NJ — From game one on Tuesday, April 1, to game No. 30 on Wednesday,…
South wins 47th annual Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic, ties series
UNION, NJ — Well, it lasted for a year. That is the only lead the North…
Governor Livingston and David Brearley baseball and Arthur L. Johnson softball win section titles
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the most difficult things in high school sports in the…
Summit girls play in Flag Football All-Star Game
UNION, NJ — In a town where lacrosse rules during the spring, another sport is coming…
Union County will be well-represented in football games at Kean
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For the second time, there will be Flag Football and North-South Football…
Undefeated Governor Livingston baseball seeks a return to section final
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Whenever Chris Roof reaches a milestone, his first words to a question…
Union County softball teams aim for sectional finals
UNION COUNTY, NJ — One win away from playing for a sectional state championship. There were…
Governor Livingston baseball, for the first time, repeats as UCT champs
UNION — How does the Governor Livingston High School baseball team sidestep the state-ranking, the undefeated…
Summit softball comes close to capturing first county crown
UNION, NJ — Not often does the eighth seed get all the way to the championship…
Governor Livingston baseball aims for UCT repeat title
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Experience vs. the first time in a long time. That was the…
Summit was going for its first UCT softball title
SUMMIT, NJ — Could Summit High School do it again? Could the Hilltoppers have knocked off…