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 […]
NEWARK – A federal grand jury returned a 19-count indictment against a Newark man Wednesday morning in connection with a series of commercial establishment robberies in Union, Essex and Bergen counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Jamar Darby (a/k/a Rhino) 26, is charged with one count of conspiring to commit a Hobbs Act robbery, […]
ELIZABETH – The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will presenting a community education program, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” at Trinitas Hospital Center for Regional Education Building in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is no fee for attending this program, but registration is required to reserve seating […]
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 19, the interactive science storytellers otherwise known as the Sciencetellers, will be presenting a show at Westfield Memorial Library. The Sciencetellers teach science to the kids in their audience by telling a lively, interactive and exciting story. At each of these thrilling shows, members of the audience can volunteer and […]
LINDEN — On Sept. 24, at 8:32 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery on the 800 block of Roselle St. Two victims, a 35 year old man from Linden, and a 34 year old man from Brooklyn allegedly told officers that they were walking down the street when they were approached by […]
SUMMIT — There will be a construction detour on or about Oct. 1, due to the closure of the Springfield Avenue entrance of the Tier Garage. Drivers are being asked to use the Maple Street entrance instead. Questions about this closure should be directed to Rita McNany, the parking services manager for Summit’s Parking Services […]