OBITUARIES: • BEER — Joseph B., formerly of Roselle Park; Feb. 9. Worked at IBM, 39 years old. • BENTKOWSKI — Thomas Stephen, of Cranford; Feb. 8. Master plumber, was 76. • CASTALDO — James T. Sr., of New Providence; Feb. 9. Chemical engineer, veteran. • CIUCCOLI — Concetta Connie, nee Crigliano, formerly of Kenilworth; […]
UNION COUNTY — If you enjoy taking pictures, learn how you can turn your passion into an income-generating business through a new non-credit certificate program at Union County College. Even if you just take pictures as a hobby, there are important techniques you can learn to improve your picture-taking abilities to get started. The class […]
UNION COUNTY — If you are considering putting your home on the market this year, get a jump-start on the process by learning what works from a professional home stager. According to studies by Department of Housing and Urban Development, a “staged home” will sell in about half the time and for 17 percent more […]
SCOTCH PLAINS — Amy Walejewsky, a member of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Dance Company, received a workshop scholarship from the Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey on Sunday, Jan. 20. This scholarship is awarded to only 12 students at every workshop based on positive attitude, active participation in the class, dance etiquette, enthusiasm for the work […]
UNION COUNTY — The Arc of Union County is hosting the 49th Annual Candlelight Ball on Saturday, March 23, at L’Affaire in Mountainside. Each year more than 200 guests join The Arc to celebrate and honor those who with vision and commitment make a significant difference within the community. Companies in attendance network and hear […]
Reid rolls team's high game of 265
The Linden bowling team, which finished second in the Union County Tournament competition at Jersey Lanes in Linden, captured the North 2, Group 3 crown Monday, with junior Andrew Dekowski qualifying for the individual championships. Here are Linden’s scores: Jimmy Fostinis: 165-183-193 – 541 Brandon Peters: 188-190-215 – 593 Christian Perez: 215-126-221 – 562 Briana […]
A diverse group of seventy-five individuals from all walks of life sat in a circle, looking at a stack of blank paper and markers in the center of the floor. Once the instructions were given, a flurry of action erupted as participants began approaching the center, writing their topics for discussion on pieces of paper […]
OBITUARIES: • ABDEMUR — Alberto, of Elizabeth; Feb. 3. Native of Cuba, survived by wife, sons. • BAKUNAS — Alphonse A. “Alfie,” of Linden; Feb. 1. Retired machinist and WWII vet. • BANASIAK — Casimiera “Connie,” formerly of Elizabeth; Feb. 1. Leaves large family. • CAPACCIO — Carol “Carrie,” nee DiBello, formerly of Kenilworth; Feb. […]
The Johnson bowling team is on a “roll” again! For the third straight season the Crusaders captured two titles and wer ealso ranked No. 6 in the Star Ledger’s statewide Top 20 poll. At the end of regular season play, Johnson clinched the Watchung Conference title and finished with a record of 12-1, losing only to […]
M. Murray Mantell, 91, died on Friday, February 8, 2013, at the Veterans Hospital at Lyons, Basking Ridge, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ, Mr. Mantell had lived in Union, since 1957. He was a graduate of South Side High School, class of 1940. Mr. Mantell served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during World […]