SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Free Public Library will present the second film in its Fall lunchtime series, “Even More Recent Hits!!” on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. The series will continue on Monday, Oct. 28 and will conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Admission is free. Patrons can bring a brown bag lunch to the program, and […]
ELIZABETH — A Plainfield man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the beating death of his infant son, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced yesterday. A Union County grand jury returned the indictment against Michael Bell, 35, on Friday. Bell’s 4-month-old son, Zion, was found seriously injured in a […]
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced a new class called “Preserve the Harvest,” conducted by experts from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County. “With New Jersey’s rich tradition of home gardening, Preserve the Harvest is a great opportunity for Union County residents to learn the basics of safely […]
UNION — At about 9:55 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, Carlos Gonzalez Ospina, formerly of Elizabeth and currently a Washington State resident, was thrown from his motorcycle on North Avenue in Union near the Elizabeth border, according to Union Police Lt. Robert Christie, who is coordinating the investigation. Ospina, 30, was pronounced dead at the […]
KENILWORTH – A Community-wide Garage Sale will be held in Kenilworth on Oct. 5 and 6. This major event, sponsored by the Kenilworth Historical Society, will take place, rain or shine, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. More than 150 residents have registered and paid the $12 fee to participate. […]
UNION COUNTY — Sergio Granados, an Elizabeth resident, has become the newest Union County Freeholder, filling a vacancy on the Board. Granados assumes Sullivan’s vacant Freeholder spot, which expires at the end of December this year. Sullivan resigned last month, creating the vacancy. Granados was sworn in Thursday night after being selected on Tuesday by […]
ELIZABETH — Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter today announced the County’s fifth Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising event is set for Friday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. on the steps of the historic Union County Courthouse. The keynote speaker, Frank Cipolla, is a radio and television broadcaster and author who has been seen and […]
UNION – On Friday, October 25, 2013, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Gran Centurions in Clark, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County will honor Mayor J. Christian Bollwage – City of Elizabeth, Timothy Williams – Elizabethtown Gas, and Altria Group. Presentation of these prestigious awards will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. prior […]
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Service League Halloween Sale begins on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The WSL has compiled a huge assortment of traditional costumes and accessories as well as more unusual items for the creative customer to put together their own look. Costumes are available in a variety of sizes for babies, teens and adults. New […]
KENILWORTH — The Joseph Nugent Sr. Association of Union County will hold its 26th annual Irish Festival and Picnic to benefit a child with a life threatening illness through the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Blackthorn Irish Pub and Restaurant in Kenilworth from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is $25 per […]