LINDEN — On Saturday at 8:50 p.m., police responded to Kohl’s Department Store, 1901 E. Edgar Rd., Linden, on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Linden Police Officers spoke to a loss prevention officer who told them she observed a woman allegedly remove a pair of costume jewelry earrings, valued at $5.99, from its […]
UNION — What is your son doing this year? He could be camping, swimming, hiking, building a rocket, tying a knot, building a campfire, learning life skills and first aid, pitching a tent, making a friend and helping the community. He could do just about anything he wants in scouting. Troop 85 meets every Thursday during […]
MOUNTAINSIDE – Finally, after two postponements, Mountainside’s historic Levi Cory House will be moved on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 2. Necessary work will be completed to reinforce a section of the framing and chimney so that the 200-year old structure can be ready for the journey. The house has been placed on “cribbing” suspending […]
UNION COUNTY – Union County seniors and their families will have an opportunity to receive reliable guidance on wills, estates and related matters, at a free seminar conducted by Union County Surrogate James LaCorte on Tuesday Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. The seminar will be held in the auditorium at the Union County Trailside Nature […]
LINDEN –On Oct. 24, at 3:20 a.m., police responded to the Exxon station, 11 E. Edgar Rd., Linden, on a report of a dispute involving a taxi driver. Officers spoke to the taxi driver, age 35, who told them that he was hired to drive Nedeski to Edison. During the ride, Nedeski allegedly refused to […]
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced Friday that a Union County man was sentenced to state prison for distributing child pornography over the Internet. He was investigated and prosecuted by the New Jersey State Police, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. Craig D. Dotson, 24, of […]
ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two female acquaintances six months apart in 2004, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Friday. A Union County jury deliberated for more than two full days following a three-week trial before finding Clarence Beckett, 33, guilty of two charges of second-degree sexual […]
SUMMIT — On Oct. 20, for the first time in the department’s history, the Summit Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors at a professional sporting event — the New York Jets versus the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. “No matter whether you support the Jets or the Giants, if you’re a Summit resident […]
RAHWAY — In Rahway, some residents can hardly wait to get dressed up for Halloween. The spooky holiday is just around the corner, and a variety of ghosts, ghouls and goblins are appearing all over Union County.
OBITUARIES: • ANDREOLA — Barbara Ann “Bia” Simini, of Springfield; Oct. 10. She was 58. • BARBARICH — Daniel J., of Linden; Oct. 15. Trucking company owner, was 52. • BARKLEY — Peter, of Westfield; Oct. 14. WWII Army vet, mechanical engineer. • BIANCO — John, of Rahway; Oct. 13. WWI vet, owned construction company. […]