Union County News
By DINAH DUNN
December 12, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Township Committee recently proclaimed December 2 as Cranford Theater Appreciation Day, honoring the historic cinema’s reopening after an extended closure. Mayor Terrence Curran said the theater “has not only served as a venue for entertainment, but also as a vibrant ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Fresh Press Juice Co. will close its downtown Cranford location on Dec. 31, marking the second business this week to announce a year-end departure.The shop, co-owned by sisters Deven Burgio and Lauren Graves, shared the news in an emotional message to customers, thanking the ...
FANWOOD, NJ – A Fanwood man was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and charged with setting a fatal house fire that took place on Kempshall Terrace in Fanwood on July 25, 2025, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Lt. Daniel Kranz, officer-in-charge of the Fanwood police, announced ...
UNION, NJ – Union native Molly May has been crowned the new National American Miss Elite. Going into National American Miss (NAM), May represented New Jersey — and she left representing the nation. Competing against more than 100 women, she rose to the top to earn one of the pageant’s most ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — No one was hurt when Westfield firefighters extinguished a mail truck that was engulfed in flames on Tuesday afternoon, the Westfield Fire Department said.In a Facebook post, the fire department said that, at 3:26 p.m. on Tuesday, they were dispatched to Nancy Way at Lamberts Mill ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Papa Ganache, the popular vegan and gluten-free bakery that opened its Cranford storefront in December 2020, will close the location at the end of the year as part of a broader consolidation, the business announced.The bakery, which first opened more than 15 years ago in Matawan, ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Mayor Terrence Curran opened the December 2 Township Committee meeting by saying, “I feel that we've been very transparent about this process the entire year by starting in February and really bringing to light the problem that has been going on for several years with the Cranford ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A Morris & Essex line train fatally struck a man at Summit Station Wednesday morning, according to New Jersey Transit.NJ Transit reported that train 6620, which left Dover at 7:33 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at New York Penn Station at 8:55 a.m., struck the man at ...
ROSELLE, NJ - During a soccer match between North Plainfield Soccer Elite and Elizabeth Youth Soccer at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle on October 19, 2025, a report was filed alleging that a coach assaulted a player.Gustavo Rosas Plata of North Plainfield was charged on November 18 in ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Charles Japheth Ello of Rahway, a member of the Rahway High School Class of 2026, has been awarded the 2026 New Jersey Governor's Award in Arts Education for Music. This prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional artistic achievements and underscores the value of arts education ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is serving as a bustling makeshift shelter on Sunday as city officials tend to the needs of the displaced families who reside in an apartment building between Central and Madison Avenues. The building caught fire before 3am on Sunday ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In one night, a delivery driver’s vehicle was stolen on the job and one home burglary and several other attempted burglaries were reported, Westfield Police said Tuesday.On Nov. 20 at 11:27 p.m., a delivery driver making a delivery to a resident of Coolidge Street reported that her ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Will Thilly, whose recent protests at Township Committee meetings drew wide attention, has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that local officials unlawfully restricted his ability to speak during public comment. The complaint, filed November 24 in New Jersey Superior Court by ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first marking period for the 2025-26 school year. The students are listed below by grade and are listed alphabetically.FIRST HONOR ROLLSeniors Elizabeth AdegboyegaSahar AhadSonia AllenKevin AmorimKayla AnsongSteven ...
CLARK, NJ — On October 4, 2024, the Clark Police Department was notified of a robbery at the Exxon Gas Station, located at 226 Westfield Ave. Patrolman Alex Ruiz responded and conducted an on-scene investigation.His report stated that a 2021 black Kia pulled into the gas station around 3:36 p.m. on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Former Westfield Police Officer Matthew O’Holla has filed a tort claim notice against the Town of Westfield, alleging that Mayor Shelley Brindle defamed him and unlawfully retaliated against him in connection with the lawsuit he filed against Police Chief Christopher Battiloro and ...
UNION, NJ – The Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce presented a $10,000 donation to the family of Julie Rivera, this year’s beneficiary of the Mayor’s 5K race proceeds, during a heartfelt reception held at BCB Bank in Union Center.Julie Rivera, 39, attended the annual 5K on September 28 but ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Raymond A. González, superintendent of Westfield Public Schools, has been named New Jersey's 2026 Superintendent of the Year by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, the organization announced Tuesday.González, who was named Union County Superintendent of the Year ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The November 10 Township Committee meeting was briefly adjourned after Cranford resident, Will Thilly protested during the public comment period and the session was interrupted.Mayor Terrence Curran opened the meeting by acknowledging the growing discord. “Over the past several ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood community is mourning the loss of Brian Walling, who passed away suddenly on Nov. 10, 2025.Brian leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and generosity that touched everyone who knew him. Born in Brooklyn to the late Cliff and Carol Walling, ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The tragic deaths of two 17-year-old girls, reportedly killed by a male acquaintance who had allegedly engaged in stalking behavior, surprised the community. Cranford resident Sarah McMahon, an expert in violence prevention at the Rutgers School of Social Work, is familiar with this ...
Linden, NJ-Linden Police Detectives are investigating after a man was killed in a TGI Fridays Sunday night. Officers responded to reports of a fight at TGI Fridays on S. Park Ave just before 10:00p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Officers arrived on the scene and located the victim lying on the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Did you buy a Lottery ticket with your groceries last week?Stop & Shop at 219 Elm St. downtown sold the winning ticket for Friday’s jackpot worth $664,971, according New Jersey Lottery.The winning numbers on Nov. 7 were 06, 19, 24, 34, and 41. The Bullseye was 34 and the XTRA ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The man struck by an automobile in the parking lot at Forest Road Park on Election Day has died, according to a statement Thursday from Fanwood police. Fanwood Police were dispatched to Forest Road Park at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, for a reported motor vehicle ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ —The Union County Board of County Commissioners today announced the expansion of the countywide “Stock the Shelves” food drive, with additional municipal partners, local businesses and drop-off locations now available for residents who wish to support families and individuals ...
CRANFORD, NJ - After nearly a century as a fixture in downtown Cranford, The Cranford Theater is set to reopen on November 25 following seven months of renovations. Owner Doreen Sayegh said she’s thrilled to welcome the community back to the fully refreshed space.“The auditoriums are all still in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four hundred and fifty-six contestants. One prize. And only one path to get there. For Westfield resident Debbie Goldberg, it’s game on in Netflix’s newest competition season.In her day-to-day life, Goldberg works in advertising sales. But upon stepping through the doors into the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The driver of a U-Haul truck crashed through a fence and off of a retaining wall from a parking lot on Central Avenue Saturday night, the Westfield Fire Department said on social media Sunday.The crash was the result of a DWI, Westfield Police said on Tuesday. No one was hurt, ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to the upcoming Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events in November to explore the wide range of senior programs and resources available. These events allow attendees to meet face-to-face with experienced ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A BMW X6 was stolen while parked in the 500 block of East North Avenue on Oct. 20, according to Westfield Police.“The incident was reported shortly thereafter to WPD, however the stolen vehicle had already fled the area,” police said.Last week, Westfield Police warned that thieves ...