By editor on OBITUARIES
ADRIANCE — Dorothy S. “Dot,” of Rahway; Nov. 23. Was longtime secretary. ALEXANDER — Greta Barbara, of Union; Nov. 23. Was in business advisory and sales. BAKER — Alma M., of Roselle; Nov. 18. Retired from Trinitas Medical Center. BRICK — Delphine V., of Summit; Nov. 21. Was a retired receptionist. BROWN — Helen, formerly […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in connection with the Union County Youth Services Commission, is inviting middle school students and their parents to attend the inaugural Union County Youth Services Commission Engagement Middle School Summit. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m. at the Union County College, Kellogg […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, PLAINFIELD
Anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy can now visit newly opened Disaster Recovery Centers, or DRCs, in Cape May, Ocean, and Union counties if they have questions about recovery programs. There are now 30 DRCs open daily. The center in Bay Head will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the curfew there remains […]
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During the first week that Superstorm Sandy impacted New Jersey, SAGE didn’t have power and communications were very limited, but the agency was still able to respond to seniors in need. Through the coordination of emergency management, other community groups and residents who were checking on their elderly neighbors, SAGE was able to help vulnerable […]
By editor on OBITUARIES
ARMSTRONG — James C., of Union; Nov. 15. Funeral held in Vauxhall section of Union. BABELA — Dolores, of Linden; Nov. 15. Was assistant school cafeteria manager. BAKER — Pearl Jeanette, of Rahway; Nov. 12. Was mother of councilman. BODNAR — Robert J. “Bobby B,” of Roselle Park; Nov. 13. Was Eucharistic minister. CARLOS — […]
By editor on IN THE TOWNS, ROSELLE
Roselle Catholic’s Union County Tournament championship season has been more painful for girls’ volleyball standout senior Briana Fleming than any other Lion. A returning starter, Fleming suffered a partial team of the anterior crucial ligament of her right knee on the second day of tryouts in August, she said. Fleming hoped, planned and worked to return […]
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The championship match is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at William Paterson
The Roselle Catholic girls’ volleyball team is one win away from a chance to play for a state championship. Roselle Catholic advanced to the semifinals of the NJSIAA’s Non-Public tournament with a three-game victory against Paul VI of Haddonfield in The Lions’ Den on Tuesday. After dropping the first game 25-17, RC rebounded to win the […]
By editor on OBITUARIES
ANDERSON — Margaret Helen, formerly of Linden; Nov. 10. Was ballroom dancer. BLANDA — Joseph M., of Mountainside, formerly of Springfield; Nov. 3. Was Springfield educator. CATALINA — Edna A., of Linden; Nov. 9. Former past president of club. CHARPENTIER — Alice Oberwanowicz, formerly of Union; Nov. 9. Was administrative clerk. CICHOWSKI — Joseph E., […]
By editor on OBITUARIES
Joseph M. Blanda, passed away on Saturday Nov. 3rd, 2012 at the age of 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 16th at 10:45 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 306 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ. Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15th from 2-4 & 7-9 […]
Ousted Wardlaw-Hartridge on Seniors Day
The Roselle Catholic volleyball team’s season continues. The Lions, who survived a tough match at home against Mount St. Dominic on Friday, will play Pope Paul VI of Haddonfield on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public Tournament. Tentative game time in The Lions’ Den is 6 p.m. On Seniors Day, fourth-seeded Roselle Catholic […]