Here’s a look at the Union County Conference baseball, softball champs for the league’s first 4 years

Here’s a look at the Union County Conference baseball and softball champions for the first four years of league play (2010-2013): UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2013 Watchung: Cranford Mountain: Dayton Valley: Summit 2012 Watchung: Cranford Mountain: Dayton Valley: New Providence 2011 Watchung: Cranford Mountain: Union Catholic Valley: Roselle Park 2010 Watchung: Scotch Plains Mountain: […]

Field of Dreams

LINDEN — Students walk across the field after receiving their honors and diplomas at the 103rd annual commencement of Linden High School in Tiger Stadium at the Edward R. Cooper Athletic Field on Friday, June 21.

Union County week of June 27th

OBITUARIES: • BENNETT — Rosalie Virginia Johnson, of Elizabeth; June 18. Volunteer, mother. • BLAHA — William, formerly of Elizabeth; June 12. Western Electric retiree, husband, 98. • BRANCO — James J., formerly of Springfield; June 19. Financial manager, father. • CARDELLA — Michael A., of Kenilworth; June 20. Little League and wrestling coach. • […]

Relay for life

CLARK — Clark UNICO came out and supported Relay for Life. Members walked all night and raised money for the great cause. UNICO Clark Chapter members: top row: Joe Manasia, Maureen Manasia, Angela Keenan, Jo Calandra, Rosanne Bowden, Dennis Bowden, President and Vice President, Ralph Bernardo and Greg Menza.

Union County week of June 20th

OBITUARIES: • ALDERMAN — Richard Harold, formerly of New Providence; June 8. Father, 84. • ANDERSON — Anna L., of Clark; June 9. Bookkeeper, beloved wife, grandmother. • BAZYDLO — Edward J., of Linden; June 5. Survived by his wife of 20 years. • CASTILLO — Luis, of Rahway; June 5. Survived by many friends […]

‘Brain bowlers’

RAHWAY — From left: Brian Alicea, Izabella Komperda, Lola Wong, Darryl Ansah, Jayson Echavarria, Jazshua Andes, Lourdes Torres, and Nicole Moncada, 3rd-grade gifted and talented students from Roosevelt School in Rahway, attended the Union County Brain Bowl on May 30. This convocation was sponsored by the Union County Gifted and Talented Association. After teams were formed, […]

Big Swing

CLARK — Candice Sot hits one into the outfield during Clark Recreation’s recently started 10-week women’s softball league. This noncompetitive league has fun playing softball once a week at the recreation  center. Clark Recreation also recently completed its three week Field Hockey Clinic held at the high school on Sunday mornings. Varsity Field Hockey Coach […]

Congrats !!

ELIZABETH — Members of the Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, Class of 2013, sang an inspirational Gospel song at the conclusion of commencement exercises in Holy Spirit Church in Union on June 1. The school held commencement ceremonies for its 98th graduating class with members of the Class of 2013 winning numerous academic awards and scholarships […]

Union County week of June 13th

OBITUARIES: • ADELMAN — Emily, formerly of Hillside; May 30. Sisterhood of Temple Sinai member. • ARANEO — John M., of Elizabeth; June 2. Anthony Araneo Disposal co-owner, veteran. • BABINEC — Helen Rostkowski, of Clark, formerly of Linden; June 3. Seamstress, wife. • BALSAMO — Nicolina F., formerly of Summit; June 4. HS reunion […]

Irene Whitten

Irene Whitten (Wyszynski), 90, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Union, NJ.  Irene was a long-time resident of Union, having lived there for 55 years.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Parish for 55 years, St. Michael’s Senior’s Group, and a member of the Union Township Seniors (Monday group).  She also worked […]