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 […]
2013 UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL ALIGNMENT WATCHUNG DIVISION (7 schools) Governor Livingston Elizabeth Cranford Linden Union Westfield Scotch Plains Defending champion: Cranford MOUNTAIN DIVISION (8 schools) Johnson Roselle Catholic Union Catholic New Providence Dayton RosellePark Oratory Prep Brearley Defending champion: Dayton VALLEY DIVISION (7 schools) Hillside Roselle Rahway Plainfield St. Mary’s, Elizabeth […]
OBITUARIES: • ABRAMSON — Jack, of Union; March 9. Managed Interstate Ironworks in Hillside. • AMATO — Frank, of Linden; March 12. Teamsters driver, grandfather of four, was 74. • BIRNBAUM — Florence H., nee Green, of Mountainside; Feb. 26. ESL volunteer. • BEYER — Ruth J., Kornmeyer, formerly of Elizabeth and Linden; March 9. […]
The Union High School Marching Band was one of many to coast through Union Center for the county’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. Despite the cold, wet weather, many local residents turned out for the fun and festivities, which included delicious foods, many games, and even some rides for the kids. […]
The following are the Union County Conference boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball final standings for the 2012-2013 season. The boys’ champions are Roselle Catholic in the Watchung, Union Catholic in the Mountain and Dayton in the Valley. The girls’ champions are Roselle Catholic in the Watchung, New Providence in the Mountain and Hillside in the […]