Fred Baruchin

   Fred Baruchin, former Superintendent of Schools for grades K-8 in Springfield, died on Sunday, March 29 at 82.    Originally from the Bronx, Dr. Baruchin was a proud graduate of City College and earned his Doctorate in Education from SUNY-Albany. He specialized in elementary curriculum and became supervisor of elementary education for the NY […]

Register now for the Tour of Elizabeth, set for May 17

ELIZABETH, NJ — With the snow and cold weather in the past, cyclists’ thoughts are now turning to a signature annual event—the Tour de Elizabeth. On Sunday, May 17, the City of Elizabeth, in cooperation with Groundwork Elizabeth, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders HEART grant program, local representative governments, non-profit partners, and businesses, […]

Former Roselle mayor sentenced for insurance fraud

ROSELLE — A former mayor of Roselle has been sentenced to 90 days in county jail for committing insurance fraud in connection with a motor vehicle accident that took place a little more than four years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced. Garrett Smith, 53, also will serve a period of three years’ probation, according […]

Friends of the UC Child Advocacy Center hosting 5K fundraiser

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Friends of the Union County Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit group whose mission is to provide support for the facility at which local victims of physical and sexual child abuse receive treatment and needed services, is hosting a 5K fundraiser, Race 4 the Children, on Sunday, April 19, in Elizabeth’s […]

Irene T. Itri 

    Irene T. Itri (nee Szyszlo) of Berkeley Heights passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 at the age of 90.     Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, April 4th from 2-6 PM at Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial, 646 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights. A Funeral Service will […]

Summit announces Earth Day Clean-up

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit is announcing the date of its 9th Annual Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The rain date is Sunday, April 19. Members of the community, individuals and groups, are invited to pitch in and help beautify Summit’s parks and open spaces. The clean-up is sponsored […]

Former owner of defense contracting businesses pleads guilty to illegally exporting military blueprints to India without a license

TRENTON – The former owner of two New Jersey defense contracting businesses yesterday admitted that she conspired to send sensitive military technical data to India, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced. Hannah Robert, 49, of North Brunswick, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne Thompson to Count Six of a superseding indictment, which charged her with conspiracy to violate the […]

Sen. Robert Menendez and Dr. Salomon Melgen indicted for conspiracy, bribery and honest services fraud

WASHINGTON – Robert Menendez, a U.S. Senator, and Salomon Melgen, a Florida ophthalmologist, were indicted today in connection with a bribery scheme in which Menendez allegedly accepted gifts from Melgen in exchange for using the power of his Senate office to benefit Melgen’s financial and personal interests, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell of the […]

The hunt is on

CLARK, NJ — Clark Recreation recently held its ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, at the Recreation Center. Over 600 children participated in the egg hunt, decorated buckets, played games, won prizes like stuffed animals and bicycles, had refreshments and of course met the Easter Bunny. This event was free to all […]

The Berenstain Bears are coming to UCPAC, March 29

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s Sensory Friendly Theatre series brings the adventures of the Berenstain Bears to life on stage at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. All tickets are $8 per person and can be purchased through the Union County Performing Arts Center at […]