UNION — Residents in Union stared in amazement on Monday, as a pickup truck crashed into a telephone pole on Stuyvesant Avenue, causing live power wires to dangle into the road and sparks to fly. The street was closed for the better part of the day and residents and businesses experienced brief power outages as PSE&G […]
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UNION COUNTY — From left: Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Vernell Wright and Bruce Bergen listen as Union County Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio, a Vietnam Veteran, speaks during Union County’s annual remembrance ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action outside the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each […]
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At the base of the Freedom Tower are two reflecting pools, nearly an acre in size each, which represent the actual footprints of the Twin Towers. They are surrounded by Memorial Plaza and the entrance to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
CLARK – The Clark Recreation Department’s summer camp program is winding down, but plenty of fun has been raging through the program, like tug of wars that involve hoses, opposite page, and slip n’ slides. The program ran most of the summer long and saw more than 1,000 registered campers enjoy outdoor activities like water […]
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ROSELLE PARK— At the Roselle Park Summer Camp, young residents were treated with a visit from State Troopers who arrived in style by landing a helicopter on the field in town. Campers were able to learn about State Troopers and tour the helicopter.
UNION — It shouldn’t be long now before local customers are living directly above the shops in Union Center, or at least that’s the hope of township officials and developers of the various sized dwellings being built in downtown Union.
CLARK — The Clark summer recreation camp program is in full swing with daily activities for children of all ages. With over 1,000 registered kids, and hundreds turning out daily for water fights, athletics, crafts and more, there is plenty in store for young residents for the remainder of the summer.
CLARK — On May 20, 2013, The Clark Scholarship Fund presented their 2013 Scholarship Awards at a presentation held at the Knights of Columbus. These scholarships are based on financial need, academic ability, character, and leadership. The Clark Scholarship Fund is able to present these annual scholarships through donations from local business and Clark Township […]
CRANFORD — Union County Freeholders Alexander Mirabella, far left, and Bette Jane Kowalski congratulate the Cranford High School Baseball Team on winning the 2013 New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association State Group 3 Championship.
RAHWAY — Rahway resident Farah celebrates her second Fourth of July with a patriotic neighborhood pool party. Residents all over Union County celebrated the holiday as many towns displayed fireworks, held events like soapbox derbies, and much more.