Union County News
By KATHY CRYAN
April 21, 2025
UNION, NJ – Union Detective Lieutenant Kurt Carter recently brought home a collection of medals after competing in two prestigious track and field events: the USATF Masters Indoor National Championships and the 2025 World Masters Athletics (WMA) Indoor World Championships.“Maintaining a high level ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Adam Scott, star of the television shows “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” was seen with director James Ashcroft filming a movie in the Wilson Elementary School neighborhood in Westfield Friday.While school was out for spring break this week, Wilson School was transformed into ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The demolition of Cranford’s former Kilkenny House Restaurant & Pub on Wednesday brought an end to an era in Cranford. Owner Barry O’Donovan posted on Facebook along with a photo, “Bittersweet Day! The memories outlast bricks and mortar.” Kilkenny House stood at the South Avenue ...
UNION, NJ - Union police have notified residents and visitors of maintenance construction work scheduled to begin Monday night, April 14. The work, performed by Henkels & McCoy, is the installation of gas services/maintenance repair on Morris Avenue, from Spruce Street to Falls Terrace. Work ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Frank Vito, a social studies teacher at Cranford High School (CHS), is currently a quarterfinalist in the nationwide America’s Favorite Teacher competition. If he wins, he will get $25,000, a feature in Reader's Digest, a trip to Hawaii, and a school assembly with Bill Nye, the ...
UNION, NJ – The Union community gathered Thursday evening at Lagar Restaurant to support Layla D’Angiolillo and her family at the Networking for a Cause event as she continues treatment for leukemia and lymphoma.Layla, 9, is a student at Washington Elementary School. She was diagnosed with leukemia ...
CRANFORD, NJ - At approximately 12:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a vehicle crashed into the RE/MAX First Realty building on North Avenue E. near the corner of Elizabeth Avenue.Cranford Police and Fire responded quickly. CBS News Chopper 2 was also seen flying over the scene of the crash and shared ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Michelle Monaghan, who starred in season three of “The White Lotus” on HBO, has been spotted in town for the filming of Netflix movie “The Whisper Man,” according to NJ.com.“The Whisper Man,” an adaptation of Alex North’s bestselling novel directed by James Ashcroft, also stars ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ –The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School community s mourning the passing of sophomore Maria Soltys, 16, who died peacefully on April 1 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her obituary described Maria as “a bright and beautiful soul whose kindness, strength, and ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In 2024, Cranford Township was awarded a $2.7 million grant from the State of New Jersey for the public plazas portion of the potential Streetscape Project, which would increase outdoor space downtown near Eastman Plaza and Post Office Plaza. If approved, this project would be the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Ellen Young, a teacher at School One in Scotch Plains and resident of Maplewood, is hosting the third annual Run for Casey 5K Run/Walk at Nomahegan Park (1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford) on Saturday, May 3, 2025.This event raises money for the Sudden Unexplained Death in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A major motion picture from Netflix will be shooting in Westfield beginning next week, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced Friday.Though officials have been asked not to publicize any details prior to the release, Brindle said, they can say that from April 8-10, production will take ...
UNION, NJ - Nine-year-old Layla Dangiolillo, a student at Washington Elementary School, is currently fighting leukemia and lymphoma.To support her and her family during this challenging time, the Township of Union, the Township of Union Special Improvement District (SID), and the Rotary Club of ...
UNION, NJ – Despite a swift response from Union firefighters to a reported house fire on Julian Terrace Wednesday evening, they discovered the homeowner deceased inside the residence.Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first fire engine arrived within four ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School student Francesca Mani was in the room where it happened Wednesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka ...
UNION, NJ – Raymond Reilly, a Burnet Middle School security officer was honored for his bravery and selfless actions during a recent life-threatening motor vehicle incident.“On behalf of the Township Committee, I’d like to congratulate Raymond for demonstrating extraordinary courage and ...
CRANFORD, N.J. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Lincoln Avenue in a marked crosswalk yesterday, March 31.The incident occurred at approximately 12:44 p.m. when a motorist turning onto Lincoln Avenue from Walnut Avenue struck the pedestrian, according to Cranford police.
CRANFORD, NJ – Since the Downtown Cranford gift card launched in 2021, it has become a popular choice for holiday presents, teacher and coach gifts, birthdays, and special occasions. However, it has also evolved into an essential tool for boosting the local economy and supporting small businesses.
UNION, NJ – During a presentation to the Union Board of Adjustment on Wednesday evening for the approval of a new monopole telecommunications structure, representatives from the cell tower company also announced the impending removal of the township’s iconic water sphere.Currently, the water tower ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
CLARK, NJ — A Clark resident has just won a $5.5 million jackpot on a NJ Pick-6 ticket for last Thursday's lottery drawing. The ticket was purchased at Cardsmart, located right at 170 Westfield Ave. in Clark. The prize was New Jersey’s second-highest of the year. The largest was the previous Pick-6 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A Scotch Plains woman has admitted her role in embezzling more than approximately $350,000 from Congregation Beth Israel (CBI), U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.Stacy Margaritondo, 52, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court where ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Over the last few decades, the Cranford football program has established itself as one of the preeminent teams in New Jersey. Typically saddled with high expectations, the Cougars routinely find themselves in the thick of the postseason hunt under former NFL center and head coach ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, residents began to share images of smoke billowing above Tëmike Park, the inclusive, accessible playground that opened in June 2022 inside of Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. There were no injuries in the incident, and the fire was quickly ...
UNION, NJ – Eleven-year-old Marciano Rosa recently rang the bell, marking the end of his cancer journey and the start of a hopeful new chapter. This moment symbolized a milestone of triumph, not just for Marciano, but for his entire family.At just eight years old, Marciano was diagnosed with Acute ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Arbor Day Foundation has named Cranford, New Jersey a 2024 Tree City USA community in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and ...
UNION, NJ – In solidarity with a national movement, teachers, staff, township officials, and community members gathered for an early morning rally and “walk-in” in Union on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to the federal Department of Education.“I’m just terrified,” said Ann-Margaret ...
SUMMIT, NJ – At Tuesday's Summit Common Council meeting, Council Member Jamel Boyer (R-Ward 1) delivered an impassioned address concerning a recent incident involving his 11-year-old daughter, who was reportedly threatened at knife point in downtown Summit.Boyer recounted receiving a distressing ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — One person had minor injuries and a baby was unharmed Monday when their car struck two parked vehicles on East Broad Street and rolled onto its side, according to police.This crash occurred at 2:20 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said.The vehicle, driven by a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Revised designs are expected later this month for the planned redevelopment of the former Scotty's Pub & Comedy Cove site at 597 Morris Ave.“We’re waiting on a revised drawing because Mike Mistretta, the planner, and I asked (the developers) to make a couple of changes ...