Theresa “Terry” Marano, 93, died on April 8 at her home in Union where she was a resident since 1967. Terry worked for GM in Harrison and Clark for a total of 20 years. She was a member of the Union Senior Citizens and enjoyed traveling. She most especially loved holiday gatherings with her family. […]
Sen. Lesniak faces primary challenger from current Roselle Board of Education president Obe
UNION COUNTY — Democrat State Sen. Ray Lesniak, Joe Cryan and Annette Quijano may run as a team, but the state senator is the only one being challenged in the primary. Roselle resident Donna Obe announced yesterday she would be seeking the Democratic nomination for state senate in the 20th legislative district running on the Real […]
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Boy Scout Troop 73 recently spent a weekend at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg for a troop outing. While the weather was somewhat cold, the boys were prepared and were able to camp, prepare and have meals outdoors, and also were given extensive tours of the mine grounds and museum. […]
OBITUARIES: • ARNONE — Charles Paul “The Pump,” of Elizabeth; March 21. Retired firefighter, 76. • AUGUSTYN — Edward Martin Sr., of Garwood; March 26. Decorated Navy veteran. • BARBA — Concetta “Dolly,” of Rahway; March 20. Retired assembler, was 79. • BARDY — Philip Melvin, formerly of Union; March 23. Owner of Bardy Farms. […]
SCOTCH PLAINS — Most people need information and guidance on how to discuss end of life choices with their families and loved ones. The community is invited to the next adult forum on Sunday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m., at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church on the topic “Five Wishes: A Plan for the Rest of […]
UNION COUNTY — Spring is here again and Union County invites residents to get back into nature by visiting the Watchung Stable in Mountainside and taking a guided trail ride through the wooded Watchung Reservation – Union County’s largest park. “Horseback riding is a real treat,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter. “Taking a […]
SUMMIT — From left: Tyler Mayes and Mason Guida of Summit participated in a sensitivity training program at SAGE Eldercare on March 20. Both boys are fifth grade students at Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School. This is the fourth year that the organization and school have partnered together for the intergenerational program.
Back in 1976, Elliott Maddox was the starting right fielder for the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Just four years ago Darnell Stapleton was one of the offensive linemen blocking for Ben Roethlisberger when Big Ben in the final minute of the Super Bowl drove the Steelers down field for […]
2012-2013 UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS AS SELECTED BY COUNTY COACHES ALL-WATCHUNG DIVISION Jessica McCoy, Cranford Jenna Goeller, Cranford Erin Ferguson, Gov. Livingston Mallory George, Gov. Livingston Jada Lewis, Linden Breana Spencer, Plainfield Drew Winter, Plainfield Renee Oliver, Roselle Catholic Tori Pozsonyi, Roselle Catholic Taylor Sebolao, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Adora Moneme, Union Honorable Mention: Kaitlin […]
Professionally, Marion A. Fichter was an RN, extremely proud of her profession and of the rigorous training she received at Presbyterian Hospital in Newark, NJ. As a lady Marion was generous, quick-witted, diminutive, determinedly independent, feisty, opinionated, well-read, and refined in her tastes. As a friend she was loyal, fun, hospitable and generous. As a […]