First day of practice for fall sports is fast approaching

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The 2024 fall sports season here in Union County is fast approaching. The first official day of practice for the sports football and girls tennis is just three weeks away, Monday, Aug. 12. The first official day of practice for the other fall sports – boys soccer, girls soccer, field hockey, […]

Union County residents on the autism spectrum share their stories

Union County residents on the autism spectrum share their stories

ELIZABETH, NJ — Balancing work, school, a social life and hobbies can be a daunting task for many adults, but for those on the autism spectrum, it can present unique challenges. Two Union County residents shared how they have found support and success with the assistance of Community Access Unlimited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to […]

The start of high school football is right around the corner

The start of high school football is right around the corner

UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re here in July. Soon it will be August. That means the start of another high school football season here in Union County. Believe it or not, another school season has come to a close and another football season is quickly on the horizon. The first football games of the season […]

Family Fun and Flix and Summer Arts Concert Series return to Union County parks this summer

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the arrival of two free summer programs for families – the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on Tuesday, July 16, and running through Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on Saturday, July […]

Spring Union County Tournament champions are announced

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As many as six different schools produced county championships this spring in Union County, with many repeat champs and one new one. Schools that won county championships included Governor Livingston, Jonathan Dayton, Summit, Westfield, Scotch Plains–Fanwood and Union Catholic high schools. Here’s a closer look: Baseball: Governor Livingston defeated Linden High […]

Award-winning artworks by Union County seniors now on view in Commissioners’ Gallery

Award-winning artworks by Union County seniors now on view in Commissioners’ Gallery

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners presents an exhibit of artworks awarded first place in their respective media category in the recent Union County 2024 Senior Art Exhibit, which celebrates artwork created by county residents ages 60 or older. Awards were selected by an independent panel of professional artists. “This […]

Governor Livingston, Jonathan Dayton are both state champs

Governor Livingston, Jonathan Dayton are both state champs

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County baseball asserted itself big-time in 2024. There were the top two seeds making it to the Union County Tournament championship game and a wild seventh inning that ensued before the trophy was handed out. Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School captured the Union County Conference’s Watchung Division championship for the first […]

Voter registration deadline for the July 16 election is Tuesday, June 25

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections has announced that the voter registration deadline for the July 16 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Tuesday, June 25. The state is hosting a special election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the untimely death of Congressman Donald […]

Kidd is Rutgers-bound

Kidd is Rutgers-bound

UNION COUNTY — Cassidy Kidd has committed to Rutgers University and will be running cross country and track for the Scarlet Knights. Cassidy is the salutatorian for the graduating class at Union County Vocational-Technical High School in Scotch Plains. Photo Courtesy of Cassidy Kidd

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