Union’s Cub Scout Pack 163 to hold flapjack fundraiser

UNION — Cub Scout Pack 163 of Union will hold a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Applebee’s, 1721 Morris Ave, Union. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage of coffee, juice, soda or tea. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Donations are also […]

Newark man arrested for murder of Elizabeth woman

NEWARK — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Acting Newark Police Director Sheilah Coley announced that Chancelle Young, 21, of Newark has been arrested for the murder of Shakerah McBride, 35, of Elizabeth. McBride was fatally shot on Feb. 22 in the 300 block of 14th Avenue in Newark. Young is charged with murder […]

Linden gas station robbed of $50 on Sunday

LINDEN — On Sunday at 10:02 p.m., Linden police officers responded to the BP Station, 1842 E. St. Georges Ave., on a report of a robbery. The attendant, male, age 56, told officers that two males approached him, described as 17 to 20 years old, wearing black-hooded sweatshirts and masks covering their faces. One of the […]

Union County week of February 27th

OBITUARIES: • ALDI — Frances, of Union; Feb. 15. Artist, great-grandmother of six, was 94. • BIGGERS — Chester Sr., of Hillside; Feb. 15. Longtime resident, 85 years old. • BLIGH — Patricia Cash, formerly of Scotch Plains; Feb. 12. Survived by a son. • BANTLEY — Cheryl Maureen “Sherrie,” formerly of Roselle; Feb. 9. […]

Linden police seek help in identification of burglary suspect

LINDEN — The Linden Police Department is attempting to identify a suspect in a burglary of the Ho-Lee Wok Chinese Restaurant, 1600 E. St. George Ave. which occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 23. The suspect, a dark-skin male with a beard and moustache used a pry bar to force open the front […]

Edison Academy’s students host Bullying & Teen Suicide Prevention Assembly

ELIZABETH — Members of the SkillsUSA chapter at the Thomas Edison Career & Technical Academy hosted a Bullying & Teen Suicide Prevention assembly at Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 on Monday. The SkillsUSA members conducted the assembly, in conjunction with Sgt. Michael Hoose of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, who presented information to fifth through eighth grade students. […]

Oratory Prep Mock Trial Team crowned as Union County champs

SUMMIT — The Oratory Prep Mock Trial Team was crowned as Union County champions on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The team defeated Cranford High School to capture the school’s 3rd consecutive Union County title. With the win, the team advanced to the N.J. State Regional Competition where they competed against other county champions from the central division.    

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee hosting “Finnegan’s Wake” party and fun run

UNION COUNTY — The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will host its annual “Finnegan’s Wake” party and “Guinness Fun Run/Walk” on Saturday, March 1, at the Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub located at 651 N. Michigan Ave. in Kenilworth. Registration for the “Guinness Fun Run/Walk” will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Blackthorn. There […]

Linden police arrest alleged Walmart shoplifter

LINDEN — On Sunday at 1:26 p.m. Linden police officers responded to the Walmart in the Linden Shopping Plaza, 1601 W. Edgar Rd. on a report of a shoplifter fleeing the store. Officers were told that a man purchased a Barbie Doll but pushed his shopping cart out the front exit which contained a Gateway desktop […]