UNION — Towns throughout Union County held parades and ceremonies during Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans of all wars, including a service and parade in downtown Union where young residents showed their patriotism and appreciation to all the veterans in town. Families lined the streets and dozens of local organizations marched to show support, including […]
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ELIZABETH — An Essex County man with an extensive criminal history has been sentenced to 18 years in state prison for leading police in two Union County towns on a prolonged pursuit before being caught with heroin in 2012, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced. Shareef Mayfield of Orange must serve at least 96 months of that […]
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UNION — The man who earlier this year admitted to the brutal 2010 murder of Union resident Diane Zaleski has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison without parole, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park announced. Arnell Yearwood, 28, was sentenced this morning before state Superior Court Judge Joseph Donohue, who summarized the long term as necessary “to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.