A passion for books in Union County

Left Out By Frank Capece The passion for books of Lois Cantwell and Andrea Hirschfeld is undoubtedly shared by many. Their Union operation, bookBgone, makes their passion special and their hard work well worth it. First, the facts on their operation.  Through their efforts they have collected an estimated 30 tons of books which have […]

Union County Conference All-Conference girls’ tennis players selected; Dayton is Valley Division champ

Roselle Park's Casso and Hunter are First Team second doubles for Mountain Division

UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE ALL-CONFERENCE GIRLS’ TENNIS FOR 2012   WATCHUNG DIVISION: Team champion: Westfield. FIRST TEAM First singles: Lexi Borr, Westfield Second singles: Lauren Oberlander, Kent Place Third singles: Rebecca Sisto, Westfield First doubles: Elizabeth Cusick and Julia Criscuolo, Westfield Second doubles: Marian Kovalenko and Connie Wu, Westfield SECOND TEAM First singles: Mimi MacCowatt, Kent […]

Holiday Recipe Contest winners and recipes

Holiday Recipe Contest winners We are so excited to tell you that the winners have been selected for our Holiday Recipe Contest! So many delicious  submissions were received, but we have narrowed it down to first-, second- and third-place winners in the contest categories of Entrees, Appetizers and Desserts. All nine winners and the titles […]

Union County week of December 20th

AHEARN — Gloria, of Union; Dec. 10. Was retired court bookkeeping clerk. ANTHONY — Mary N., of Union; Dec. 14. Was division manager. BULWIN — Barbara J. Franz, formerly of Roselle Park and Kenilworth; Dec. 11. Was senior administrative assistant. CHIRICHELLA — Michael A. “Mickey,” of Rahway; Dec. 9. Was designer, engineer. DRUKAS — George […]

Union County week of December 13th

ALLEN — Elijah, of Hillside; Nov. 29. Was eight years old. BARBELLA — MaryAnn T., formerly of Kenilworth; Dec. 1. Retired admitting clerk in hospital. BRACCO — John F., of Cranford; Dec. 5. Was self-employed architect. BROCK — Ezekiel, of Roselle; Dec. 3. Was former barbershop owner. CASE — Shirley Ruth, of Clark; Dec. 2. […]

Student in student-athlete emphasized at Roselle Catholic

The student in student-athlete is emphasized at Roselle Catholic.Continuing a recent tradition, the Roselle Catholic Athletic Department recently presented sports-specific medals to all of its student-athletes (from every team at every level) who played a sport in the fall season and made the Honor Roll. The medals are traditionally presented during the school’s athletic convocations […]

Johnson fall 2012 MVPs a talented group of student-athletes

  On Monday, December 03, 2012, the Arthur L. Johnson Athletic Department held their 2012 Fall Athletic Awards. The evening, sponsored by the Crusader Athletic Booster Club, was held in the Arthur L. Johnson Auditorium.All the Fall Athletic Teams and their seasons were highlighted by their coaches while handing out letters and awards to the student […]

Greeting and Humbugs in Union County

Left Out By Frank Capece The list of “Greetings and Humbugs”  in Union County seems to grow each year. So without further delay, let’s get started. Greetings to Liz Weishapl from Union.  For the past 35 years she diligently served the auxiliary at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, including the past six as its President. It’s […]

Johnson field hockey mentor Anderson honored for coaching excellence

On Monday, December 03, 2012, the NJSIAA held their 2012 – 2013 Annual Award of Honor / Hall of Fame Programs at the Pines Manor in Edison. It is an annual awards program that honors those involved with interscholastic athletic service to the young men and women of New Jersey.   Arthur L. Johnson’s very […]

New disaster recovery center opens in Linden

A new disaster recovery center is open in Union County. Visit from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice. If you were affected by hurricane sandy, meet with recovery officials at the Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen St., linden. A second Union County center is open daily at the Plainfield senior citizen’s service […]