UNION COUNTY, NJ — The statistics are disturbing. A look at the 2015 state Animal Intake and Disposition survey for Union County reveals that the county’s homeless animal population needs to be addressed. According to statistics, 1,121 cats and 726 dogs were impounded in 2015, yet only 740 cats and 339 dogs were adopted out. Another […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — If you’re a guy who likes to sing, whether seriously or in the shower, the Maplewood Glee Club has an invitation for you. The group is hosting its first-ever “open sing” on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:45 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett St. in Maplewood. “It’s an open invitation. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Craigslist, the popular classifieds website, is back in the negative spotlight, this time involving two Union County couples seeking apartments on the popular internet site. Linden police took in two reports from both a Linden couple and Elizabeth couple, who were scammed out of nearly $5,000 in cash, collectively, while answering a […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Sunday, Aug. 7, Union County hosted its 14th annual Peace Fair in Cranford from 1 to 7 p.m. This year’s theme was to promote the abolition of nuclear weapons. The Union County Peace Council works to raise awareness and promote education on various issues affecting our planet. “The Union County Peace Council […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Former Kean University police officer Randy Diakunczak is suing Kean University and the Kean University Police Department for what he states was his wrongful discharge from his job after he filed complaints of racism, bigotry and harassment against other officers in the department. According to Diakunczak in an interview with LocalSource for […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Mayors Council Rahway River Watershed Flood Control voted at a recent meeting held in Union to endorse the United States Army Corps of Engineers strategy for flood mitigation in the upper Rahway River. The plan is known as Alternative 4a, a revision of one of the 10 alternatives that were being […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Wednesday, July 27, the first half of The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series came to a conclusion at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. As of Aug. 3, the series resumed at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The final performance at Echo Lake Park featured a free yoga session by […]
NJDEP urges residents to conserve water as dry conditions persist
TRENTON, NJ — As a result of continued dry weather, the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a water supply drought watch for most of northern New Jersey, Commissioner Bob Martin announced July 25. The DEP is urging residents in the affected areas to conserve water; residents elsewhere in the state are asked to practice […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — NJ Transit is gearing up to be a critical “link to the links” for thousands of golf fans attending the 98th PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield from July 25 through July 31. Reserve ticketing will be available for those traveling from Hoboken Terminal and Penn Station New York on […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three discoveries have been made at Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University surrounding the history of Alexander Hamilton this year. An event that featured author Michael E. Newton and his book, “Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years,” took place at Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University on Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. […]