CRANFORD, NJ — A possible Opening Day pitcher’s duel was in place as seniors Dylan Falk for Cranford High School and Matthew Mendez for Union High School showed signs of dominating right from the start. Falk, who competed on the junior varsity last year, pitched to only three batters in the top of the first. […]
UNION, NJ — A new era of Union Farmers baseball is about to commence to the sounds of “play ball” with lifelong Union resident Lou Clemente, the team’s new head coach, leading the way. Clemente is just the program’s sixth head coach since 1959. Union High School has several key players back from last year’s […]
UNION, NJ — In 1976, Danny Solazzi was just 12 years old when his sister took him to see Paul McCartney and Wings. “It just blew me away,” he said. “The hits, the production … It was an amazing concert.” After the show, he asked his mother for a guitar. Solazzi began The Characters with […]
UNION, NJ — The Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce recently elected its slate of officers and installed new directors. Members of the Board of Directors are a group of dedicated volunteers representing a cross-section of local businesses who help the chamber in its mission of promoting and serving its members. Elected each year, officers […]
UNON, NJ — Perhaps the main reason why the North has won three straight games in the Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic series and now has another opportunity to take its first lead is the stingy play of its defense in recent games. The North has held the South to an average […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It’s never too early to begin thinking about summer camp and researching the best opportunities for your child to thrive. The Gateway Family YMCA understands the unique needs of children and families, providing transformational Summer Camp experiences for hundreds of children throughout Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County each year. […]
UNION, NJ — With the support of the ninth annual Riding For Warriors, The Riding For Warriors Scholarship Fund, sponsored by Hillmann Consulting, LLC, and Michael Nehlsen, has been established to fund the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program for 2024-2025. 2023’s motorcycle journey was the John F. Ward Memorial Ride, […]
UNION, NJ — The township of Union and the Union Special Improvement District have announced the annual Easter Scavenger Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, from noon to 3 p.m., at Russo Park on Morris Avenue, located behind Van Gogh’s Ear. “What a great way to celebrate Easter and our Union Center small businesses […]
UNION, NJ — Every year, to honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday, March 2, “National Read Across America Day” is celebrated. During the week of Monday, March 4, through Friday, March 8, the Union Police Department and the Union Fire Department joined forces, once again, with local Union elementary schools to promote “National Read Across […]
UNION, NJ — Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, “Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte,” meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University. A brilliant transformation of space, Reyes delivers an experience steeped in the history of Puerto Rico’s sugar plantation system. Reyes, an interdisciplinary artist […]