CLARK, NJ — Seven members of the Clark Police Department took the oath of office in front of the Township Council and their families during the public meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, as they were promoted to new positions within the department. • Miguel Acabou was promoted to captain. Acabou graduated from Newark East Side […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College was selected as a 2022 PATH Scholarship recipient through the Ellucian Foundation. The PATH — Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope — Scholarship provides grants to higher education institutions to support students facing economic hardship. Union College received $10,000, which was distributed to more than 40 students for housing costs, tuition expenses […]
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School students celebrated Thanksgiving this year by hosting a Thanksgiving Day parade. The students learned about Tony Sarg, the creator of the Thanksgiving Day balloons, by reading the story “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy’s Parade.” Students in various grades were then tasked […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless hosted its Union County Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Zion Lutheran Church on Elm Avenue in Rahway. Community Access Unlimited and the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council also took part in the event. The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — One of the most consistent basketball programs in Union County, the Jonathan Dayton High School girls basketball team, has routinely produced winning seasons, such as the one last year that concluded with a 16-6 record and a division title. With all of the key players back in their familiar roles and with […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Three wins in their first three games. All on the road. All against division opponents. All by double digits. Is the Roselle Catholic High School girls basketball team back to being the dominant force the Lions, who won the Union County Tournament six times, once were? Roselle Catholic, still guided by longtime […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department has announced its participation in the Safe Place Initiative, a county and national program. This partnership between the Summit Police Department and area businesses and organizations will promote a citywide zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and advance a shared commitment to providing for the safety and security of all […]
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, Nov. 19, Carl H. Kumpf Middle School’s Unified Club took part in the Cool School Plunge, a “dash and splash” race event held in Asbury Park and organized by Special Olympics New Jersey. This event is for schools with Unified School programs, which are Special Olympics Unified Sports programs that […]
LATHAM, NY — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Farley Joseph from Union, assigned to the 1156th Engineer Co., received a promotion on Monday, Aug. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Devils players and alumni visited patients and staff at all RWJBarnabas Health hospitals on Thursday, Dec. 8. Photos Courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health