UNION, NJ — The Union High School Baton Twirling program continues to set records for its school and for the sport, and now they’ve made UHS history. For the first time in the high school’s history, two twirlers represented UHS by participating in the Congressional National Cup, in Maryland on March 18. Tiahna Selby, former UHS […]
UNION, NJ — Union High School Performing Arts Company presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ The enchantment and magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is coming to the Union High School stage this spring. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, this timeless tale has been entertaining audiences for decades. The original telling was […]
UNION, NJ — A proposed development project of the Green Lane section of Union is getting plenty of backlash from residents of the area. The Green Lane Development Project would call for development of what is currently known as the Kennedy Reservation, a 45-acre parcel of currently undisturbed open space that is part of the Green […]
UNION, NJ — A community dinner spearheaded by Jason Krychiw, a Union community activist and former candidate for township committee, was a who’s who of community leaders, all under one roof at Mario’s Restaurant in Union on Feb. 20. Union Chamber of Commerce members, religious leaders, Board of Education members and township and county officials came […]
UNION, NJ — A group of women are “Baking it Forward” in search of peace and friendship. Launched on Jan. 1, the “Love thy Neighbor and Bake it Forward” movement was founded by several women who wanted to something to heal the divide that they felt during and after the election season. In order to do […]
UNION, NJ — Union will honor Rev. Dr. LL DuBreuil as “Woman of the Year” as a part of its Women’s History Month Kickoff event on March 8, at 7 p.m. at Union Town Hall, 1976 Morris Ave. “Rev. DuBreuil is a shining example of leadership, compassion, unity and womanhood,” said Mayor Suzette Cavadas in […]
UNION, NJ — On Friday, Jan. 27, the Cryan Association held its 57th annual social at the Galloping Hill Inn in Union. The event raises money each year, which supports the association during the Irish season, as well as helping those in need throughout the year. This year’s honorees included Arthur Hynes, the recently retired owner […]
UNION, NJ — Union Historical Society trustees Tom Beisler and Tom Haggerty presented a program entitled “Mayor Biertuempfel: A Legend in His Own Time and Ours” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Union Public Library, offering residents a deeper understanding about F. Edward Biertuempfel, the man who served as mayor of the township for 34 years, […]
UNION, NJ — Irv Breslow is not slowing down anytime soon. The recently retired president of the Union Township Active Retirees, unofficially known as the “The Monday Club,” received an award Jan. 9 from township of Union Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo, who presented Breslow with the Union Township Active Retiree Leadership Award at Union’s Senior Center for […]
Free movie screening open to Union girls begins what many hope to be ongoing dialogue
UNION, NJ — With the issue of women’s rights recently at the forefront of national politics, a few Union residents have taken on the issue with an initiative that has slowly taken on a life of its own. Robert Perara, co-owner of Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, along with community leader and local activist, Jason […]