Union County week of February 20th

OBITUARIES: • APPEZZATO — Antonio “Nick,” of Scotch Plains; Feb. 7. DPW retiree, veteran. • ARMSTRONG — Anne E., nee Poland, of Fanwood; Feb. 12. Merck retiree, 82. • BAILEY — Robert Tyrice “Rocky,” of Elizabeth; Feb. 9. He was 17 years old. • BERTUGLIA — Vincent James, of Westfield, formerly of Linden; Feb. 8. […]

Union County Jail inmate dies in custody

ELIZABETH — A Union County Jail inmate died earlier this week, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced yesterday. William Parisio, 25, was pronounced dead late Monday morning at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth after being transported there from the jail. An autopsy that took place Tuesday revealed no obvious signs of significant trauma to Parisio, with the […]

New program at the Trailside Nature and Science Center

The ground may currently be covered in snow, but it’s not too early to plan ahead for the great thaw that is sure to come. The county is now offering a program at the Trailside Nature and Science Center to help communities build gardens for schools and youth groups. It will be held Feb. 22.

Foreclosure forum designed to provide help, guidance

UNION COUNTY — A public education forum, “Foreclosure: Moving From Fear To Positive Action,” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Heard A.M.E. Church, 310 East 8th Ave. in Roselle, with a snow date of Thursday, Feb. 27. The event is free and open to the public. The […]

Sheriff’s office to be examined in assessment for accreditation

UNION COUNTY — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, NJSACOP, will arrive on Sunday, Feb. 23, to examine all aspects of the Union County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations and support services, Sheriff Ralph Froehlich announced recently. “Verification by the team that the Union County […]

Elizabeth man sentenced for aggravated assault on a police officer, eluding police

ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison for knocking over a police officer with his car following a routine traffic stop, running over the officer’s leg, and then leading other officers on a high-speed chase in 2011, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced recently. Hakeem Allen, 27, formerly of Newark, […]

Edison Academy’s SkillsUSA Chapter recently honored veteran group

ELIZABETH – Members of the SkillsUSA chapter at the Thomas Edison Career & Technical Academy demonstrated their American spirit by hosting a luncheon for a group of veterans. Twenty veterans from the Menlo Park Veteran’s Administration health care facility were invited to the Jan. 30 luncheon which featured cuisine prepared and served by students in the Culinary Arts […]

LeGrand plans return to Rahway High School on Feb. 21

RAHWAY — On Friday, Feb. 21, Eric LeGrand, former Rutgers football player, will return to Rahway High School to share his powerful story with members of the senior class and the Rahway community. LeGrand, who lives in neighboring Colonia, is making his second visit to the school. Injured at a 2010 Rutgers game against Army, with […]

Union County week of February 13th

OBITUARIES: • BAZILUS — Florence Teleisa, of Cranford; Feb. 5. Local business owner, 92. • BODENWEISER — Jeannette S., of Union; Jan. 29. Survived by four sisters. • BURNETTE — Jack D., of Linden; Feb. 4. Army vet, tool-and-die maker, 83. • CAPLETTE — Patricia E., of Elizabeth; Feb. 3. She leaves three grandchildren. • […]