UNION COUNTY, NJ — The two teams in the lead for the top seed in this month’s 68th annual baseball Union County Tournament, Cranford and Governor Livingston high schools, are both scheduled to play a team they lost to the first time around. Cranford is scheduled to host New Providence High School on Thursday, May […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In honor of Older Americans Month this May, the Gateway Family YMCA and Shaping Eastern Union County will be hosting a series of free community educational virtual presentations, chronic disease self-management programs, wellness opportunities and social events. For individual event listings and registration information, visit www.tgfymca.org/events. “The global coronavirus pandemic has […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On April 4, an East Orange man, charged with the death of his estranged girlfriend and the kidnapping of their son in an incident that resulted in a widely broadcast Amber Alert last July, pleaded guilty and is facing a 30-year prison sentence, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced April […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit has launched its new Transit Arts Program webpage, www.njtransit.com/transitarts, a virtual exhibition featuring works from throughout the NJ Transit system, highlighting artists and illustrating that transportation really is just art in motion. “One of NJ Transit’s top priorities is to maximize its customers’ total transportation experience,” New Jersey Department […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On April 7, New Jersey American Water announced that a new and improved customer advisory map is live on the company’s website. This user-friendly map allows NJAW customers to view any active events or other issues in their area that may impact their water service. “We are committed to providing exceptional […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All of the Westfield Area YMCA preschool, full-day early learning and kindergarten classes recently participated in the annual “Souper” Bowl. This was a great way for the children to learn about numbers and the concept of social responsibility. Students brought in soup cans and used them to vote for the team […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA is hosting Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30, encouraging children, families and adults to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this annual event. The Gateway Family YMCA will be hosting an open house throughout the day at four locations, in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, as well as […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 25th annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in full display on Morris Avenue on Saturday, March 26. In charge of the proceedings was parade adjutant Damian Holmes, 26, a Union parking enforcement officer. The term of a parade adjutant is one year. “I’m pretty much the guy who […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In response to the dire humanitarian situation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and the Union Police Department are collecting items needed by a refugee population pouring into Europe by the millions. This local charitable drive, begun about three weeks ago and directed by UCPO […]
The 25th annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in full display on Morris Avenue on Saturday, March 26. Photos by Steve Ellmore