UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA was awarded a $5,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro to assist with child care services. The grant will go toward classroom supplies and equipment promoting diversity and inclusion in learning activities, early interest in STEM and language skills, and furniture that adheres to […]
NEW JERSEY — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced Feb. 28 the launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired — whether under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the-counter medications. Building on the success of […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Michael O. McNany, the youngest of five, was born in Mount Lebanon, Pa., in 1966. He and his siblings — Paul, Ed, Brian and Rita — lived there until the family relocated back to New Jersey and settled in Springfield. Being raised in an Irish family, with roots in counties Cork […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is now in its 25th year. Here is a look back at past parade dignitaries: • 2019: Grand marshal, Sister Percylee Hart; chairperson, Jessica Cunningham; adjutant, Kerry Ricci. • 2018: Grand marshal, John McPartlan; chairperson, Kathleen M. Holmes; adjutant, Pam Joyce. • 2017: Grand […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2022 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back after a two-year hiatus and will be held on Saturday, March 26. It was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 12, but expected inclement weather has caused it to be rescheduled. The day will start at 9 a.m. with a Thornstick Mass, […]
UNION, NJ — The line of march for the 2022 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which was provided by parade organizers, is as follows: Lead Division Adjutants: Cathy Zabita and Brendan Neafsey Parade banners and flags Division banner Union County Police & Fire Pipe & Drum St. Patrick statue with honor guard of Owen […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The last state wrestling champion from Union County was Westfield High School senior Christian Barber in 2011 at 152 pounds. That was 11 years ago. It’s been that long. Before that, it was Brearley High School senior Jesse Boyden, winning at 215 pounds in 2008. In last year’s NJSIAA Tournament at […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — After a small hiatus due to rising positive COVID-19 cases, Union County restarted its Child Seat Inspection Program on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Earlier that morning, Commissioner Chairperson Rebecca Williams and Commissioners Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and Bette Jane Kowalski visited the inspection location, where Palmieri-Mouded had two of her children’s car seats installed. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the winter cold snap continues, nature lovers can enjoy the outdoors from indoors, thanks to a team of expert naturalists from Union County’s Trailside Nature & Science Center. The team took a tracking hike through Conant Park in Hillside on a snowy day and filmed the adventure, featuring hawks, foxes, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that 66 artists, historians and local nonprofit organizations will receive funding through the 2022 Union County HEART — History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands — grant program. “The board of commissioners is very proud to support the HEART grant program, which continues to […]