Elizabeth Public Library currently without public elevator access

ELIZABETH –Elizabeth Public Library at 11 S. Broad St. is experiencing multiple difficulties with its elevator. In the interest of public safety, and because of ongoing issues, the elevator has been pulled out of service, Library Director Mary Faith Chmiel said. “When in continual use, the elevator becomes temperamental and unresponsive. Rather than subject any of […]

Coldwell Banker helps Union student during Care Days

UNION — The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Union participated in Taste of Union to benefit local high school student Nicole Martin during Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Days in April. Sales associates affiliated with all of the real estate company’s 55 offices gave back through projects such as food drives, park clean-ups and […]

Elaine Stavitsky Ratner

Elaine Stavitsky Ratner Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother Ms. Elaine Ratner, of Union, N. J. passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. The funeral was conducted at Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Rd., Union, N.J. on Friday, June 6, 2014 Interment followed at B’nai Abraham Memorial Park, Union, N. J. Ms. Ratner was an […]

Union County week of June 5th

OBITUARIES: • ADAMCZYK — Danuta K. Wnek, of Linden; May 25. Native of Poland, 50. • ARIZA — Hector, of Summit; May 28. he was 83 years old. • BLYSKAL — Edward F., of Linden; May 22. Mechanical engineer, WWII vet. • BONGARZONE — Joseph Jr., of Scotch Plains, formerly of Westfield; May 26. • […]

Back room deal alleged in recent political flier as primary looms in Linden; claims are denied as nothing but lies

LINDEN – The three-way primary race for mayor has been anything but calm, but last week Councilman Derek Armstead, the True Democrats For Change Candidate running for mayor in the primary June 3, upped the ante by distributing a flier his opponents claim is nothing but lies. Armstead claimed in the flier that when candidates […]

Honoring our heroes

UNION  — Towns throughout Union County held parades and ceremonies during Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans of all wars, including a service and parade in downtown Union where young residents showed their patriotism and appreciation to all the veterans in town. Families lined the streets and dozens of local organizations marched to show support, including […]

Union County week of May 29th

OBITUARIES: APPEZZATO — Alice P., of Westfield; May 22. Great-grandmother, 84. BLAKELY — Mary Ann E. Paczkowski, of Linden; May 15. Grandmother, 53. BOONE — Langia L., of Elizabeth; May 11. She was 54 years old. CERVENAK — Anna, nee Holub, of Rahway; May 16. She was 95 years old. CHAMBERS — Gigi, of Vauxhall; […]

Baseball, softball, boys’ lacrosse, girls’ lacrosse state tournament information updated here; Johnson, Summit, Westfield boys’ lacrosse capture sectional championships

STATE TOURNAMENTS INVOLVING UNION COUNTY TEAMS   BASEBALL (9 still alive) Westfield, Summit, Cranford, New Providence, Dayton, Roselle Park, Union Catholic, Oratory Prep, Roselle Catholic.   NORTH 2, GROUP 4: Semifinals Tuesday, May 27 4-Bridgewater-Raritan at 1-Westfield 3-Millburn at 2-Ridge Final Friday, May 30 At higher seed   NORTH 2, GROUP 3: Semifinals Tuesday, May 27 13-Summit at 1-Cranford 7-Nutley at 3-West Essex Final Friday, May […]

‘Every 15 Minutes’ teaches valuable lessons

KENILWORTH — Chief John Zimmerman of the Kenilworth Police Department reported that on Wednesday, May 7, his department, in conjunction with Morristown Hospital, Atlantic Health Care, along with assistance from the Kenilworth Fire and First Aid Departments, and the Brearley School Administration, conducted a program entitled “Every 15 Minutes” at the David Brearley High School. […]