CRANFORD, NJ — Bagpipe music filled the air at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Woodbridge on Feb. 16 for the funeral of Cranford resident Raymond Schwartz, 15, who died following a…
Cranford police bid farewell to local teen, one of their own
Roselle Park pizza maker takes on the world
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The aroma of fresh garlic, simmering marinara sauce and melting cheese wafts through the air inside Joe’s Rotisseria on Westfield Avenue as the afternoon lunch crowd…
Martucci didn’t consider bylaws before taking Linden BOE post
LINDEN, NJ — Board of Education President Gregory Martucci said he did not consider declining the nomination for the position despite a bylaw that prohibits a member facing state ethics…
Union theater to make updates after mayor sends letter
UNION, NJ — The movie theater in Union Center will be upgraded after Mayor Michele Delisfort chastised its owners, calling the establishment an “eyesore” and a “blight” on the downtown…
Summit official expresses satisfaction with the skies
SUMMIT, NJ — John Nicholas reminded residents that it’s not just a coincidence that skies are quiet over Hilltop City. The Summit resident serves as vice president of the Union…
Court hears Armstead-Scutari fight over Linden council seat
By Chuck O’Donnell Staff Writer LINDEN, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead and state Sen. Nicholas Scutari have escalated their battle over the vacant 8th Ward Council seat to Union County…
Hillside schools hire two cops, disarms guards
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Board of Education at a special Feb. 7 meeting approved adding two armed borough police officers, who are trained school resource officers, to the district’s schools…
Union OKs variances for five-story apartment building
UNION, NJ — Zoning Board members have approved several variances to advance a proposal that would replace the Garden Buffet restaurant on Morris Avenue with a five-story apartment building and…
Developer predicts $2.8 million tax boost from Cranford project
CRANFORD, NJ — A 905-unit apartment complex at 750 Walnut Avenue on the Clark border would create about $2.8 million in net tax revenue for the township each year, according…
Armstead vows defiance over council seat
LINDEN, NJ — The battle for control of the vacant 8th Ward council seat intensified when the mayor issued a letter to city officials instructing them not to recognize anyone…
RWJUH Rahway unveils simulated operating room
RAHWAY, NJ — When the patient started coughing, perioperative educator Alicia Jablonsky began her customary procedures. “How are you feeling?” she asked the woman on the operating table. When the…
Plan to redevelop Chuck E. Cheese site gets preliminary OK
UNION, NJ — The Planning Board unanimously voted Jan. 24 to send redevelopment plans to the Township Committee that would turn a 6.5-acre property along U.S. Route 22 that includes…
Roselle schools get OK from state in benchmark rating
ROSELLE, NJ — The local school district has passed the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, a statewide benchmark that assesses districts in several key areas. The news, announced at…
County counts homeless, offers services
ELIZABETH, NJ — More than 115 homeless and at-risk people utilized the free services at the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless — services like haircuts and eye exams —…
Cranford trains residents to treat opioid overdoses
CRANFORD, NJ — Barry wouldn’t move. He wasn’t responding when his name was called and rescue breathing failed to resuscitate him. Rahsema Saunders feared he was having an opioid overdose,…
Hillside school board suspends super
HILLSIDE, NJ — School board members voted 6-2 to suspend Superintendent Antoine Gayles with pay at their Jan. 24 regular meeting. A contract extending Gayles’ employment by three years with…
Dems’ proposal to loosen Roselle Park pay-to-play draws ire
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Mayor Joe Signorello said he continues to support a proposed ordinance that would relax local pay-to-play rules over objections from some Borough Council members and residents…
Elizabeth boys basketball falls for first time as Patrick School tops Minutemen 48-39 in first Feb. 19 UCT boys’ basketball semifinal at Kean; Dawes leads all scorers with 28
UNION – Proving that it is still a force to be reckoned with, Patrick School learned…
Union County’s best wrestlers will next compete at Region 4 at Union High School; Roselle Park senior Montgomery captures 4th district title, earns MOW at 13
The best wrestlers from Union County high schools will next make Union High School’s Louis J.…
Union County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in states listed here
UNION COUNTY BOYS’ BASKETBALL 20 TEAMS MADE STATES NORTH 2, GROUP 4 5 teams: Elizabeth, Plainfield…
Union County Conference boys’ and girls’ basketball standings here as of Monday, Feb. 18
Below are the Union County Conference boys’ and girls’ basketball standings as of Monday, Feb. 18.…
Roselle Catholic and Westfield will clash a 3rd time in UCT girls’ basketball semifinals; Kent Place and Patrick School also advance
CLARK – When Westfield and Roselle Catholic first clashed at RC back on Dec. 22 the…
Can Union pull off a UCT upset similar to 6 years ago?; Boys’ basketball quarterfinals continue Saturday, Feb. 16 at Rahway and Kean University
Union slayed the dragon six years ago. Can the Farmers produce the same result on Saturday?…
Union County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams in states; Games begin Feb. 25
UNION COUNTY BOYS’ BASKETBALL 20 TEAMS MADE STATES NORTH 2, GROUP 4 5 teams: Elizabeth, Plainfield…
The UCT within the UCT – 8 teams trying to win to get a crack at the “Quite Formidable?” top 4 seeds
Since 1982 – the year after present Elizabeth assistant coach Steve Petruzzelli guided the Johnson Regional…
Girls’ basketball Union County Tournament first round matchups set; Scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 TOP SIDE OF THE BRACKET: 12-Dayton…
Union County Conference boys’ and girls’ basketball standings here as of Monday, Feb. 11; Boys’ division winners so far: RC, Elizabeth, Rahway; Girls’ PS, Kent Place, Brearley
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BOYS’ BASKETBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, FEB. 11 WATCHUNG DIVISION (4 schools): 1-Roselle…
Union County Tournament boys’ and girls’ basketball updated schedules here; Boys’ in 2nd round is Feb. 13 and girls’ preliminary round concludes Feb. 11
BOYS’ BASKETBALL UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 TOP SIDE OF THE BRACKET: 9-Plainfield…
Rahway boys’ basketball tops visiting Summit 59-54 to clinch 4th straight UCC-Valley Division crown; Pendleton leads all scorers with 24
RAHWAY – How valuable is senior guard Zion Pendleton to the Rahway boys’ basketball team? For…
Randolph for Gooden – Hot Stove League Dinner to honor UCBA Hall of Famers Biddulph, Podgurski, Roof, Urban; Scholastic honorees include Amaro of Roselle Park and Belfer, Serretti from GL
Before Rich Biddulph excelled behind the plate for the Lions, a place to play had to…
Defending champion Roselle Catholic – the repeat UCC-Watchung winner – is the boys’ basketball Union County Tournament top seed again, while much-improved and undefeated Elizabeth is seeded 2nd
Before state tournament play commences and we get to see if Roselle Catholic and Elizabeth are…
Patrick School earns top seed for girls’ basketball Union County Tournament with 7-11 record; Celtics clinched 4th straight UCC-Watchung crown
Teams with records that are four games under .500 don’t usually get seeded No. 1 for…
Linden bowlers, behind team effort, repeat as UCT champions; Elizabeth sophomore Noel is girls’ champ
If there was any pressure of sorts it was on the Linden Tiger bowlers as they…
Union County Conference boys’ and girls’ basketball standings here as of Monday, Feb. 4
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BOYS’ BASKETBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, FEB. 4 WATCHUNG DIVISION (4 schools): 1-Roselle…
Roselle Catholic senior Hanner celebrated for reaching and passing 1,000 career points; Lions follow up with 48-41 home victory over Notre Dame
ROSELLE – The game that Taniya Hanner reached 1,000 career points came on the road and…