ELIZABETH — A grand jury has returned a nine-count indictment against the Union man charged with killing and dismembering his girlfriend last autumn, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park has announced. Matthew Ballister III, 44, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree desecration of human remains, two counts of third-degree hindering apprehension, third-degree […]
UNION COUNTY — An Essex County man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison for his role in a robbery and burglary that led to a prolonged high-speed car chase through three towns, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced. Under the terms of New Jersey’s No Early Release Act, Kendell Grimsley, 42, of Newark must […]
UNION – Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County Aquatics Program is underway at the Union Club. Members are learning important skills in water safety and swimming, which will impact them throughout their lives. Additionally, their Tidal Wave Swim Team in busy training for meets throughout the spring season. The next Tuesday/Thursday Swim Session begins March 20 through […]
ELIZABETH — An Essex County man is facing up to 26 years and 6 months in state prison after being found guilty of leading police in two towns on a prolonged pursuit before being caught with heroin in 2012. Following a weeklong trial before state Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue, a Union County jury deliberated for 45 minutes […]
LIVINGSTON — On Saturday, March 22 the Livingston Symphony Orchestra, led by its internationally acclaimed Principal Conductor and Music Director Istvan Jaray, will perform “A Salute to Women Composers.” The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Livingston High School Auditorium in Livingston. The orchestra will perform Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman […]
UNION — Cub Scout Pack 163 of Union will hold a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Applebee’s, 1721 Morris Ave, Union. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage of coffee, juice, soda or tea. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Donations are also […]
UNION — Many towns in Union County saw more than eight inches of snow fall on Monday, and even more overnight into the early morning hours of Wednesday. Forecasters are calling for more snow, with the threat of a possible blizzard on the horizon for this weekend.
ELIZABETH — A pair of Newark men have been sentenced to a combined 12 years in state prison for their roles in two robberies that took place on the same day last year, including one that occurred in a Union High School parking lot, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced yesterday. Dwayne Chester and Elijah Bonilla, […]
UNION — The Les Malamut Art Gallery will present a collection of paintings by Union artist Dave Cubie who is also director of Hillside Public Library. The show will open on Jan. 22 and close Feb. 28. A reception to meet the artist is planned for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cubie has […]
UNION — Union County Sheriff’s officers and Union Police officers acting on an outstanding warrant, arrested Randy Lydon, 24, of Union, who attempted to flee his Walker Avenue apartment by jumping off the fire escape of the building and into a bush of thorns, where officers apprehended him while he tried to scale a backyard […]