UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the hottest softball teams in the state this year, especially since April 27, has been the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders. Arthur L. Johnson began the week with a 19-2 overall record and took a nine-game winning streak into its scheduled Monday, May 12, game at 9-6 Morris […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A contingency plan has been created for the possibility of a strike by NJ Transit train engineers though it is not a replacement for train service but a way to get essential workers to their jobs. NJ Transit strongly encourages all those who can work from home to do so and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of a brand-new sensory-friendly movie series, with the first-ever screening set for Friday, May 23, featuring “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” This series is a new initiative funded through the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund and expands […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Vote-by-mail ballots for the June 10 primary election are now available at the county Clerk’s Offices in Westfield and Elizabeth during each office’s regular working hours. “Offering flexible options like vote-by-mail makes participating in our democracy more accessible for everyone. The goal is to make voting as easy and secure as […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Get ready for a complete stoppage of NJ Transit train service. That was the message from NJ Transit President and Chief Executive Officer Kris Kolluri at a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, in the agency’s emergency operations center, where he warned commuters that the union representing the people who drive […]
BERLELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School baseball has accomplished much the last 30 years. However, there is still one thing the Highlanders have not done yet: That’s repeat as Union County Tournament champions. Governor Livingston broke through in 2016 on Mother’s Day and captured its first crown. The Highlanders then won again in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak announced the Surrogate’s Court will begin to offer monthly wedding ceremony services for Union County residents. Beginning June 2025, couples may schedule, at no charge, a wedding ceremony officiated by Hudak. Ceremonies will be conducted at the Warinanco Sports Center in Warinanco Park, Roselle. “The Surrogate’s […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — While the race between Arthur L. Johnson, Governor Livingston and Scotch Plains–Fanwood high schools for supremacy in the Watchung Division of the Union County Conference continues, there’s another hidden, underlying battle taking place. This one is a bit more subjective. Just which team should be awarded the top seed for the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 44 organizations will receive funding through the 2025 Union County Local Arts Grant Program. These re-grants, totaling $300,000, are a portion of the Local Arts Program grant of $434,400 awarded to the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs by […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — More than 100 locals came out to celebrate at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. Union County Board of Commissioners presented the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Union County Kickoff Awareness Walk on Saturday, April 19. The day’s events featured elected officials, American Revolutionary War soldier re-enactors, local history sites, music, games and family […]