Union County Police Department officer charged with theft

ELIZABETH, NJ — A Union County Police Department officer has been charged with stealing items from department stores in four different towns on various dates earlier this year, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced. Blake Clay, 33, of Rahway is charged with third-degree theft. An investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Prosecutions Unit revealed that […]

Meditations exhibit opens at Rahway Arts Guild

Meditations exhibit opens at Rahway Arts Guild

RAHWAY, NJ — Arts Guild of Rahway Director Lawrence Cappiello hosted the Meditations Exhibit opening on April 24. The exhibit will remain open to the public until May 19. “Meditations” refers to the clarity and precision of the works selected to be featured in this exhibit. Local artist Gary Godbee of Westfield is one of the […]

Young artist shares vision for Union County PAC

RAHWAY, NJ — Justin Remo may only be a freshman at Ramapo High School, but he’s also an aspiring artist with a creative new vision for Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. On April 16, Remo’s father and executive director of UCPAC, Brian Remo, credited his son with creating a new opportunity for a different […]

California CPA sentenced to 57 months in prison for defrauding a Rahway religious center and a California non-profit out of more than $4 million

  NEWARK, N.J. – A California CPA was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for abusing his positions at a worship center in New Jersey and a non-profit in California to steal more than $4 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Donald Gridiron, 51, of Pomona, California, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty […]

Rahway man arrested for stealing cancer donations at local business

LINDEN, NJ — On March 21, at 10:45 p.m. police responded to the Dunkin Donuts, 531 N. Wood Ave., on a report of a theft. Officers spoke to a male employee, 23, who told them that he was alerted by patrons that two individuals just fled the store on foot after allegedly stealing a jar with cash […]

Man fatally shot on Friday night in Rahway; police seeking information

  RAHWAY, NJ — A fatal shooting that took place in Rahway Friday night is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park has announced. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Jamaal Gaines. Police responded to the 1500 block of Irving Street at approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday to find Gaines suffering from a gunshot […]

Rutgers Future Scholars program expands to Rahway

RAHWAY, NJ — Rutgers Future Scholars, a pioneer program that for the last eight years has inspired and prepared students in the university’s host communities to attend college, has been extended to include Rahway. A $1.75 million gift from benefactor P. Roy Vagelos and Diana Vagelos will allow 15 Rahway students to participate in the […]

Work begins at Rahway River Park

RAHWAY, NJ — Construction on a controversial, $5 million sports renovation project began last month at the heart of Rahway River Park, where a spectator arena with 1,200-seat bleachers is on pace to be completed by July, according to the county. The project, which has been funded almost evenly by Union County and Rahway, has […]

Bloomfield man charged with murder

By Daniel Jackovino, Staff Writer BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A Bloomfield man has been charged with the strangulation death of a Rahway woman, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday, Dec. 16. According to authorities, Roberto Grillo, 36, is alleged to have murdered Yolanda Vega, 35, in her Beacon Street home. Rahway police responded to the scene […]

Nobody beats Rahway’s Williams in ‘The Wiz!’

RAHWAY, NJ — Well over 11 million people watched Shanice Williams, a 19-year-old singer from Rahway, become the definitive Dorothy for a younger generation in NBC’s “The Wiz! Live” musical on Thursday, Dec. 3, as she impressed fans and critics alike in a universally acclaimed professional debut. It was an emotionally packed, veteran-like performance from […]

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