ELIZABETH, NJ — A city school board member who pleaded guilty to charges of assault by auto and drunken driving has been absent from at least seven consecutive meetings since…
Elizabeth BOE member absent for 7 consecutive meetings
Rahway elementary school evacuated for bomb threat
RAHWAY, NJ — A local elementary school was evacuated June 14 out of an “overabundance of caution” after the city police department received a suspicious call about a bomb in…
Repairs on Route 22 overpass snarls traffic
UNION, NJ — Crews are working on emergency repairs to the underside of a U.S. Route 22 bridge over Chestnut Street, a state Department of Transportation spokeswoman said. The work…
Street Fair for the kids
Photos by Brian Trusdell SUMMIT, NJ — Family Fun Night! Summit Street Sounds on Thursday, June 11 featured children’s music, live animals and a magic show. The street fair, aimed…
Cranford resident, Montvale cop is arrested for cocaine
CRANFORD, NJ — A Cranford resident and former member of the township’s auxiliary police department has been charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according…
Historic Union house hits real estate market
UNION, NJ — Joseph Hely grew up in town and was always drawn to a red-and-white colonial house at 1835 Vauxhall Rd. bearing a sign showing it was built in…
Prosecutor’s Office probing allegations in Mountainside
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and assault contained in a lawsuit brought by five male police officers and…
Impact of Vermella complex on Union schools unclear
UNION, NJ — A study commissioned by the local school board last year projected the student population would increase by 63 after the construction of about 450 residential units in…
Dem municipal victories show party split in some towns, county
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Democrats who did not have the traditional endorsement of their own party won — or came close — in a few local primary elections, showing what…
Brown suggests he’ll resign Linden council over campaign battle
LINDEN, NJ — A city councilman and ally of the current mayor said June 4 he intends to resign from his seat due to the nasty primary election campaign in…
Morris Avenue complex slated for 1,528 apartments
UNION, NJ — Township officials expect little to no effect on local school enrollment after the first phase of a potential 1,528-unit, mixed-use apartment complex and retail space is completed…
Iconic Cranford diner closes doors
CRANFORD, NJ — The room was dark except for some afternoon sunlight squeezing through the blinds. The cake case was empty and the knives and forks neatly arranged on napkins…
RWJ Rahway offering prescription service at hospital
RAHWAY, NJ — Having a much-needed prescription filled after an emergency room visit can be another headache for patients, but a local hospital is using technology to reduce that stress.…
Goodbyes, tears and thanks as Clark Thai eatery closes
CLARK, NJ – Petey Gosinanond had just emerged from the kitchen with a brown bag containing an order of goong pad ped when a woman suddenly draped her arms around…
Former Summit mayor tackles shared services
SUMMIT, NJ — Jordan Glatt and Nic Platt have heard it before — for decades — they said. Glatt served as mayor of Summit from 2003 to 2011, and Platt did…
Plainfield Democrats secure freeholder, Assembly seats
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Democratic Party met May 31 in Cranford to select a Plainfield councilwoman for the vacant seat on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Councilwoman Rebecca…
Armstead bucks endorsed line, wins Linden Dem mayoral nod
LINDEN, NJ — Incumbent Derek Armstead overcame being shunted off the endorsed Democratic line to capture the mayoral primary in Linden on Tuesday night, fending off Councilwomen Gretchen Hickey and Rhashonna…
Union County football well represented in June 25 Phil Simms North-South All-Star Game at Kean; former Roselle coach Grasso, Sr. to be honored at halftime
UNION – Jerish Halsey came up quite large in Rahway’s biggest games last season. The elusive…
Final Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here for 2018
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BASEBALL STANDINGS FOR 2018 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Gov. Livingston (6-3-1)…
Westfield baseball stymied by Hunterdon Central in Group 4 final; Blue Devils conclude 19-10
HAMILTON – Westfield senior left hander Cory Hiltz, the only public school pitcher to beat Hunterdon…
A look back at Westfield’s first appearance in a group final and a dramatic comeback win in state sectional play before
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 AT TOMS RIVER SOUTH: – Manalapan 29, Westfield 14 Although the scoreboard…
Union County Conference baseball champions since 2010 and softball champs since 2012 here
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2018 UCC CHAMPIONS Watchung: Gov. Livingston Mountain: New Providence Valley: Roselle…
Roselle Park softball comes back in the 7th and wins in the bottom of the 9th to top Gloucester City 4-3 for Group 1 state championship; WP Hummel drives in Alexis Cieslinski with GW run
UNION – Maddie Hummel has been through it all before. Her experience of pitching in big…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Elizabeth McCaffery, varsity softball player “Elizabeth is a freshman on the varsity softball team who starts…
CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Johnny Bush, varsity golfer “Johnny, a junior at Cranford High School, has been our No. 1…
Roselle Park softball will now face Gloucester on June 3 in Group 1 state championship game; June 2 date was rained out
The softball Group 1 state championship game between North 2 champion Roselle Park (26-2) and South…
MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Zach Fernandez, junior, baseball “Zach Fernandez picked up his second shutout of the year when Union defeated…
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Dominique Gaskins, senior, track and field “Dominique Gaskins is a senior thrower for the Union track…
Roselle Park softball reaches first Group 1 state championship game since 2003; Panthers top Cedar Grove 2-1 in 8 innings in Group 1 semifinals
The Roselle Park softball team not only scored in a group semifinal game for the first…
Roselle Park softball wins 3rd straight sectional championship for first time in program history; North 2, Group 1 champion Panthers to face Cedar Grove again Group 1 semifinals – scheduled for May 31 at Caldwell University
ROSELLE PARK – The very good news for the Roselle Park softball team? A third straight…
Union softball finishes strong with season-ending 6-game winning streak; Farmers outscore final 6 foes by 53-10 margin
The Union softball team seemed to save its best performances for last again this year as…
Union County baseball, softball state tournament schedule here for Tuesday, May 29
UNION COUNTY BASEBALL STILL ALIVE IN STATES (5): Westfield, Scotch Plains, New Providence, Gov. Livingston, Oratory…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings and overall records here as of Monday, May 28
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, MAY 28 WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Gov. Livingston…
Roselle Park softball blanks Brearley 6-0 in North 2, Group 1 semifinals; Panthers will host championship game for 2nd straight year, seeking 3rd consecutive crown
ROSELLE PARK – Beating a team – let alone a quality one – three times in…
Union County baseball, softball state tournament scores from May 24 and following matchups for those who advanced
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