UNION, NJ — David Alan Johnson’s study is straight out of a Victorian novel. In one corner sits Horace, a large ceramic owl who, Johnson says, is the representation of Minerva — the mythical goddess of wisdom. Its large round eyes watch from its perch, looking down at the endless maze of books and stacks of papers. […]
UNION, NJ — Homeowners in Union are expressing concern about probable property revaluations within the next year or two. According to Union Municipal Assessor Paul Parsons, the municipality may be ordered by the state to conduct a complete revaluation of property assessments. “Property revaluations in Union within the next year or two are likely,” said Parsons. […]
UNION, NJ — Gold handprints in the shape of a ribbon adorn the playground at the Battle Hill Elementary School on Killian Place in Union. And often, the students come outside to take another look at the special masterpiece they have created. Alison Brehm, fourth-grade teacher and student council advisor at the school, says that the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]