By Elana Knopp on UNION
UNION, NJ — Seven girls, poised and graceful, stand at attention, batons at their sides. They are focused, serious, and ready to churn out another impressive series of synchronized moves. This is the Union High School Baton Twirling Competition Team, and they are an exclusive group. According to Nicole Marie Placca, who has been coaching this […]
By Elana Knopp on UNION
UNION, NJ — It was a picture-perfect day for an Easter egg hunt. Liberty Hall Museum’s annual Easter egg hunt was held on its 23-acre campus, located on the grounds of Kean University, on Saturday, March 26. Bill Schroh. Jr., director of museum operations, said the popular event is sold out every year. “We’ve been doing […]
By editor on HEADLINE NEWS, UNION
UNION, NJ — Members of the Union Police Department responded to the Garden State Motel, 1650 Rt. 22, Friday March 25, at 11:55 p.m., after a woman called 911 and said she was robbed at gunpoint. Officers on scene investigated the robbery, in which the victim reported that she was supposed to meet up with […]
UNION, NJ — Paul Chua of Union won first place and the title of Pokémon winter regional champion after a weekend of video game battles in Doswell, Va., during the weekend of Feb. 13 to 14. Along with the title, he also earned points that count toward a potential invite to the 2016 Pokémon World Championships […]
By editor on IN THE TOWNS, UNION
UNION, NJ — The Union High School Interact Club, a branch of Rotary International and sponsored by the Union Rotary Club, recently made a significant donation to ShelterBox USA. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity which provides humanitarian aid worldwide in the form of shelter, warmth and dignity for people displaced by natural and other […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, HEADLINE NEWS, UNION
UNION COUNTY — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials have announced lane closures and a wide-load only truck detour as the Route 22 westbound over Burke Parkway bridge replacement project advances to stage 3 in Union County. Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, March 4 until 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5 and also from Saturday, March 5 […]
By Peter Fiorilla on UNION
UNION, NJ — The upcoming Union High School production of “Mary Poppins” will be an opportunity for students to soar, literally and figuratively, in an emotional re-imagining of the popular children’s story. Performances of the musical will be held at the school from Thursday, March 10, to Sunday, March 13, and again on Friday, March 18, […]
By Peter Fiorilla on UNION
UNION, NJ — A Union native drew upon her time at Union High School in the 1980s, and regular trips to the Jersey Shore, for inspiration when writing a recently released romance novel in which the lead character is a teenage protagonist “finding herself” during a turbulent time in her life. Christine Lourenco, a member of […]
UNION, NJ — Union native Brian Sheafer, 35, will join the leadership team of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges in the newly created position of vice president for strategic operations. “Brian has proven himself to be an effective leader who can implement the ambitious goals the Metro YMCA has set as we strive to […]
By Peter Fiorilla on UNION
UNION, NJ — There’s a new voice on the Union Board of Education, although it might be a familiar voice to anyone who’s a regular at the board meetings. After a month-long search, the Board of Education recently approved longtime educator Nellis Regis-Darby to fill its final open seat, which was left vacant by the resignation […]