UNION, NJ — Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Union Campus, part of Atlantic Health System, has again received the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association’s 2020 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional practice…
Overlook’s emergency dept. extends Lantern Award legacy to 12 years
Linden firefighter becomes department’s first black lieutenant
LINDEN, NJ — During the first eight months of 2020, New Jersey has gone through many changes. Even though change is unpredictable, it doesn’t always produce bad results. Some changes…
The trifecta: Cieslinski triplets to attend Union County College
CRANFORD, NJ — When the Cieslinski triplets, Emma, Madison and Alexis, of Roselle Park, were little, their parents turned to sports to keep them occupied. They enrolled them in the…
Hillside renames two schools to honor local women
HILLSIDE, NJ — Many people see superheroes in comic books, movies and television shows but fail to recognize the superheroes who live among them in real life. Remembering two influential…
Union Board of Adjustment greenlights Children’s Specialized Hospital move
UNION, NJ — Health care expansion is needed now more than ever, especially with the continued coronavirus outbreak putting many on edge as we approach the upcoming school year. With…
Kean University holds in-person commencement week
UNION, NJ — Kean University celebrated its 2020 graduates for the entire week of July 27 with in-person commencement ceremonies at Alumni Field on the university’s main campus. University President…
Stamler Police Academy graduates 39 officers
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On July 21, 39 graduates of the John H. Stamler Police Academy took their oaths of honor in a ceremony celebrating the academy’s 122nd graduating class.…
Cranford school district releases survey results
CRANFORD, NJ — On July 23, Cranford Superintendent of Schools Scott Rubin sent an update to the community with the results of the recent survey sent out to gauge the…
Residents grow increasingly frustrated with spotty USPS
UNION COUNTY, NJ — No post on Sundays … or most other days, according to many frustrated U.S. Postal Service customers. Many residents from towns throughout Essex and Union counties…
Athletic director from Union takes prestigious seat
UNION, NJ — Congratulations are due to David Frazier, director of athletics at Rutherford High School and former New Jersey State Interscholastic Sports Association Executive Committee president, as the Union…
UCPO assumes control over Clark Police Department due to alleged misconduct
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, July 23, it was announced that the Union County Prosecutor’s Office will take over the Clark Township Police Department, effective immediately; the takeover encompasses law…
Councilman questions mayor’s use of Clean Communities grant money
HILLSIDE, NJ — Hillside Councilman George Cook has called into question Mayor Dahlia Vertreese’s use — or misuse, as he alleges — of the town’s Clean Communities grant funding. The…
Linden Public Schools stock up on sanitary supplies to fight COVID-19
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools are preparing to be armed and ready to keep students safe when they return to the classroom, according to a July 23 press release.…
Upcoming blood drive event to be held in Union Township
UNION, NJ — Blood donation is essential for the community, especially today, given the COVID-19 pandemic. Many lives are being lost due to the outbreak, and the township of Union…
Union native releases newest heartland rock single
By Shanee Frazier / Staff Writer UNION, NJ — Union County native Skrizzly Adams has just released the video for his newest single, “Too Close to Fire,” a heartland rock–sounding…
UCPO to implement body-worn camera performance review pilot
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In collaboration with local law enforcement executives, and in her continued efforts to implement progressive policing policy to improve officer safety, promote transparency in policing and…
Union County hosts drive-up and walk-up summer movie events
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In the face of coronavirus, movie theaters are closed to the public in Union County and across the country. Because it is difficult to social-distance inside…
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…
Union County Conference Valley Division squads Summit, the champion, and Cranford advance to UCT boys basketball quarterfinals; Set for Feb. 22 at Rahway and at Johnson
Two schools from the Union County Conference’s third division – the Valley Division – can flex…