CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

“I chose Olivia because she is just getting into tennis. She played some matches and attended a camp over the summer. As a freshman, Olivia is able to see the open court. She is building her confidence with each match and I’m excited to have her on the team for the next four years.” — […]

CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Drew Patterson, varsity soccer player “Drew Patterson currently leads the team in both goals and assists, racking up stats in almost every game so far this season. He scored two and assisted on the third goal in a 3-0 win over division rivals Summit. He then added another goal and two assists in a 5-0 […]

UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Phylicia Menendez, senior — girls tennis “Phylicia has a positive strong work ethic and is always willing to help others as well as improve on her own skills. She never gives up and she fights till the end. Phylicia was and still is the captain of our girls varsity tennis team, providing the needed leadership […]

Union makes list of Money’s Best Places to Live

Union makes list of Money’s Best Places to Live

UNION, NJ — Union came in at No. 43 on Money magazine’s annual list of Best Places to Live 2018, the publication announced Monday, Sept. 17. Citing characteristics from economy to diversity, Union was one of two New Jersey towns chosen, and Parsippany-Troy Hills in Morris County was the other. Among nine major criteria, Union […]

Gone…

Gone…

UNION, NJ  — The vacant Terminal Mill Ends building that was a huge part of the Union Center shopping district since 1949 was demolished in mid-September to make way for redevelopment. The family-owned business relocated to nearby Springfield in 2017 and continues to serve their community. To view our demolition video footage CLICK HERE !!  

UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Andre Vieira, senior — boys soccer “Andre Vieira is a four-year varsity player and captain. He exemplifies what a leader is on and off the field. Andre is a player that leads on the field with his work ethic and positive attitude that sets the tone with his teammates. His hard work has paid off […]

Union County Teacher of Year had other career plans

Union County Teacher of Year had other career plans

By Liv Meier, Correspondent LINDEN, NJ — Union County Teacher of the Year Barbara Brady never saw herself in front of a classroom — it was a different audience she always envisioned. Before becoming Linden High School’s dance and physical education teacher, she was a professional ballerina until a career-ending injury forced her to rethink her […]