Pair charged with providing drugs that led to overdose

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The two people who allegedly provided a Linden man with the drugs that killed him last summer have been criminally charged in connection with the man’s death, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Monday, March 14. Alexandria Marcino, 24, of Clark and Joseph Colatrella, 26, of Elizabeth are charged […]

Rahway man arrested for stealing cancer donations at local business

LINDEN, NJ — On March 21, at 10:45 p.m. police responded to the Dunkin Donuts, 531 N. Wood Ave., on a report of a theft. Officers spoke to a male employee, 23, who told them that he was alerted by patrons that two individuals just fled the store on foot after allegedly stealing a jar with cash […]

Linden Fire Department battles brush fire near NJ Turnpike

LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Fire Department received a call at approximately 2 p.m. today reporting a brush fire on PSE&G Property located at 4001 S. Wood Ave. Upon arrival engine crews found an area of the brush burning. The area was under high voltage lines between PSE&G property and the NJ Turnpike. The crews had trouble accessing the swampy area […]

Springfield resident who owned Linden home health care agency sentenced to five years in prison for Medicaid fraud, bribery and other charges

  NEWARK, NJ — The owner of a home health agency was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for her role in a $7 million scheme to defraud Medicaid and engage in bribery, money laundering, and tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Irina Krutoyarsky, 62, of Springfield, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Katharine […]

Overlook Medical Center recognized in top 100 list

SUMMIT, NJ — Overlook Medical Center in Summit announced that it is the only hospital in New Jersey to be recognized as “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care” and “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care” in 2016 by Healthgrades, a consumer health care rankings group. This is the third year Overlook Medical Center […]

Mountainside man found guilty of eluding police, possession of weapon

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Union County jury has returned guilty verdicts against a Mountainside man who led police on a vehicle pursuit that ended with an accident approximately four years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Friday, March 11. Antonio Santos, 37, was convicted on charges of second-degree eluding police and fourth-degree […]

Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions for the weekend

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials has announced Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions this weekend for the installation of deck panels in the northbound lanes and other construction activities as the rehabilitation of the historic 84-year-old bridge advances. Beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, March 18, through noon Sunday, March 21, NJDOT’s […]

Eagle Scout honored

CLARK, NJ  — Union County Freeholder Christopher Hudak presented Ryan T. Kowalenko of Clark with a resolution honoring his attainment of Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony in Clark on Feb. 26. Hudak, also an Eagle Scout, said Kowalenko, for his qualifying project, had organized a large group of Scouts and other volunteers to improve the […]

Summit College Club seeks book, CD and DVD donations

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit College Club is seeking books and other media donations for its six-day annual book sale in April. Donations should be brought to Westy Self Storage, 15 River Road, Chatham, by April 7. The books must be in good condition and packed in bags or small boxes. The drop off in Westy’s […]