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Paper Mill Playhouse will present an autism-friendly performance for its holiday musical, “Elf.” The performance will be Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 1:30 p.m. This performance is designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. This is the second time Paper Mill Playhouse has expanded its autism-friendly performances to a mainstage […]
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UNION COUNTY — The United Way of Greater Union County, the Borough of Roselle, and Roselle Public Schools, presented information at a Dec. 2 panel discussion about resources and future plans to improve the quality of life for the township. Several panelists and a few community-based organizations discussed their goals and hopes for a better […]
LINDEN — Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor announced Thursday, Dec. 11, that the nephew of the admitted mastermind of several staged car accidents in Northern New Jersey was arrested and indicted for running his own fake accident scheme and for tampering with witnesses he believed were […]
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LINDEN — A teenager shot in Linden last month died Sunday, Dec. 7, from his injuries and his death is being investigated as a homicide, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park last week. Jarod Julien, 16, of Roselle, was shot shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, on Nora Drive just […]
By editor on HEADLINE NEWS, UNION
UNION — At approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, Union Police officers responded to the Buy Rite Liquor Store, located at 1448 Morris Ave., after two men reported they were just held up at knife point in the parking lot, according to a press release from the police department. The men made a purchase […]
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UNION COUNTY — For a limited time only, the Union County Clerk’s offices in Westfield and Elizabeth are offering free passport photographs as a special incentive for residents to apply for a passport or a passport renewal. From Monday, Dec. 29, through Saturday, Jan. 3, the regular $10 cost for each photograph will be waived […]
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TRENTON — The Christie Administration announced that it is proposing to spend $501.9 million in federal disaster recovery funds to include completing repairs on all eligible Sandy-damaged homes remaining in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation Program and to expand the Fund for the Restoration of Multi-Family Housing Program, which finances thousands of affordable rental units […]
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TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced that four family members were indicted today on first-degree drug charges for allegedly operating a heroin and cocaine mill in their residence in Elizabeth. They also are charged in connection with opiate pain pills seized at their home. The Division of Criminal Justice Gangs & Organized Crime […]
By editor on IN THE TOWNS, UNION
UNION — The Rotary Club of Union has begun a new program this year —selling luminaries. Luminaries are an age-old tradition where a candle is nestled in sand at the bottom of a paper bag and placed along the sidewalk to create a beautiful lighted pathway to your front door. The club will be selling these at two locations: […]
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SCOTCH PLAINS — A Scotch Plains police officer has been charged with taking approximately $18,000 from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Police Athletic League for his own personal use, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced last week. Officer James Denman, 50, was charged Dec. 4 with a single count of third-degree misapplication of trust funds. […]