UNION, NJ — Shake A Paw Rescue and Adoption Center is a family business. Officially formed in the spring of 2012, it provides dog rescue and adoptions services in their…
Shake A Paw Rescue and Adoption helps dogs – and community
Summit high schooler publishes paper in IEEE Journal for Mental Health Research
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit resident Abigail Hsu, a junior at Newark Academy, an independent school for grades six through 12 in Livingston, had a research paper published in the 2023…
Baseball writer to discuss home run king on May 1
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library will welcome back baseball writer Dan Schlossberg on Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m., when he discusses his newest book, “Home Run…
Funeral arrangements announced for U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. will lie in state in the Essex County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday, May 1 and his funeral will be at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday,…
Union County baseball roundup before the UCT gets seeded
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Before the baseball Union County Tournament gets seeded and Cranford High School attempts to become the first three-peat winner since the Cougars pulled off the feat…
Summit to host Oak Knoll girls lacrosse
SUMMIT, NJ — One of the best high school sports rivalries, not only in Union County but in all of New Jersey, continues Thursday, April 25, when Summit High School…
Arthur L. Johnson High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian announced
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School has announced the Class of 2024 valedictorian is Grace Wright and the salutatorian is Taylor Normann. Wright has excelled in a challenging…
American Sign Language Club scores with event at NJ Devils Game
UNION, NJ — Kean Unicversity’s American Sign Language Club teamed up with the New Jersey Devils and other partners to celebrate the deaf community at ASL Night, during one of…
Union County highlights substantial progress in fiscal success
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and County Manager Ed Oatman have announced a substantial reduction in long-term debt by tens of millions of dollars.…
Union congressman Donald Payne Jr. has died
U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., who was the current representative in Congress for parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties, has died. He was 65 years old and had…
Cranford’s 150th anniversary quilt dedication hosted
CRANFORD, NJ – A handmade quilt was dedicated on Thursday, March 14, commemorating Cranford’s 150th anniversary. Cranford was established March 14, 1871. Local organizations each contributed a handmade fabric square…
Rahway to feature Between Extremes: An Exhibit of Black and White Artworks
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council present a Gallery Space Pop-Up program, Between Extremes: An Exhibit of Black & White Artworks. The exhibit will run…
The Gateway Family YMCA hosts Cancer Survivor Retreat
UNION, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting a Cancer Survivor Retreat on Thursday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Gateway Family YMCA –…
Two Summit firefighters are promoted
SUMMIT, NJ — Two members of the Summit Fire Department were promoted at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, March 6. Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan performed the swearings-in at the…
Union County celebrates young poets in annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In honor of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, unveils the distinguished winners…
Fire captain receives prestigious state recognition
LINDEN, NJ — The city has announced that Capt. Carl J. Tattoli Jr. of the Linden Fire Department has been named the 2024 New Jersey State Fire Investigator of the…
Kean University campus community gets starry-eyed about rare solar eclipse
UNION, NJ — The solar eclipse that dazzled crowds across the country on Monday, April 8, became an impromptu event at Kean University, drawing students and employees outside to don…
Governor Livingston baseball improves to 7-0
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – If the weather cooperates and the Governor Livingston High School baseball team…
Diskin has dominating win against visiting Scotch Plains-Fanwood
BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Matt Diskin was dealing immediately. Three up and three down in the top…
Jonathan Dayton leads UCC softball with 7-0 record
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A big four-game week for the Jonathan Dayton High School softball team continues…
Cranford baseball coach gets 500th victory
CRANFORD, NJ — It was an eventful initial week for the Cranford Cougars. First came a…
Governor Livingston baseball off to a 3-0 start
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Not getting too excited about a win in baseball is just as…
Cranford baseball tops Union in season opener
CRANFORD, NJ — A possible Opening Day pitcher’s duel was in place as seniors Dylan Falk…
Opening Day baseball gets into full swing in Union County
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Opening Day high school baseball in Union County on Monday, April 1,…
Baseball and softball realign in Union County for start of season
UNION COUNTY — If you do well you move up. If you struggle, you move down…
Union Farmers stay focused on upcoming baseball season
UNION, NJ — A new era of Union Farmers baseball is about to commence to the…
Media Day shows how eager everyone is for the North-South Football Classic
UNON, NJ — Perhaps the main reason why the North has won three straight games in…
Union County softball hits the bases running this week
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Another Union County softball season is upon us, with the first scheduled…
Arthur L. Johnson football dinner awards are presented
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, March 3, the Arthur L. Johnson Crusader Football Team had its…
The winningest Union County baseball coaches leave their mark
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two of the five winningest baseball coaches in Union County history are…
Union County players announced for roster of North/South football game
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Myles Hamilton was as complete as a player could be on defense…