ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle public school officials have issued the following announcement in regard to a basketball altercation that recently took place at a game. Roselle Public Schools Superintendent Kevin West announced that his administration has taken several critical steps in providing essential social and emotional supports to students and families affected by a Feb. […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, HEADLINE NEWS, UNION
UNION COUNTY — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials have announced lane closures and a wide-load only truck detour as the Route 22 westbound over Burke Parkway bridge replacement project advances to stage 3 in Union County. Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, March 4 until 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5 and also from Saturday, March 5 […]
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ELIZABETH, NJ — In accordance with the Supplemental Law Enforcement Directive Amending Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2006-5, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office is releasing the following public statement regarding the use of deadly force by police in Clark. The UCPO has determined that the use of deadly force was legally justified in an Aug. 8, 2014 incident […]
By editor on ELIZABETH, HEADLINE NEWS, LINDEN
ELIZABETH, NJ — A Linden man has been charged in connection with an alcohol-related fatal accident that took place in December, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park has announced. Antonio Rodriguez, 46, is charged with a single count of second-degree death by auto for causing the wreck that killed 51-year-old Carlos Arce of Elizabeth. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County business owners and managers are invited to attend “Union County Means Green,” a free breakfast networking session and seminar Monday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Donald R. Conklin Conference Center at the Kean University STEM building, 1000 Morris Ave. in Union. The event is free […]
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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pet-loving families in New Providence can breathe a little easier this month because their volunteer fire fighters have a new life-saving tool for pets. The New Providence Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of three sets of specially designed pet oxygen masks from Canine Company for use in rescues involving pets. Each […]
By editor on ELIZABETH, HEADLINE NEWS, LINDEN
ELIZABETH — A Linden man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run automobile crash that took place during the weekend on the New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Rick Fuentes jointly announced on Monday. William Espinal-Mejia, 35, is charged with a single count […]
UNION, NJ — Union native Brian Sheafer, 35, will join the leadership team of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges in the newly created position of vice president for strategic operations. “Brian has proven himself to be an effective leader who can implement the ambitious goals the Metro YMCA has set as we strive to […]
By editor on HEADLINE NEWS, RAHWAY
RAHWAY, NJ — A fatal shooting that took place in Rahway Friday night is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park has announced. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Jamaal Gaines. Police responded to the 1500 block of Irving Street at approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday to find Gaines suffering from a gunshot […]
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UNION, NJ — Caldwell Parsonage will present a program on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. about Eulace Peacock, a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1933, who was a United States track and field competitor on a par with Jesse Owens. Owens said of Peacock in 1935, “Eulace is a great […]