Union County News
By DINAH DUNN
November 1, 2025
CRANFORD, NJ - Soon after the deaths of high school students Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, Cranford teenagers Charlotte and Cooper Groll started a Change.org petition urging state lawmakers to lower the age at which restraining orders can be filed from 18 to 15. The petition has since garnered ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, October 24, around 4:45 p.m., Rahway Police Department officers responded to Carriage City Plaza on a report of an attempted suicide.Upon arrival, officers were directed to an apartment where a gunshot had reportedly been heard. Their initial assessment confirmed that a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ -The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced today that the County will provide temporary financial assistance to households currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who are affected by the interruption of November SNAP benefits caused ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At the October meeting of the Plainfield City Council, the governing body voted by a 6-1 margin to authorize the Planning Board to investigate the redevelopment of five lots in Plainfield.The Planning Board will decide whether abandoned lots should be designated as condemnation ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Mayor Josh Losardo, Director of Redevelopment Tom Strowe, and members of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Bubbles & Baskets, a laundry and dry cleaning delivery service, to East Second St. on Friday, Oct. 24. Bubbles & Baskets offers ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union has announced the appointment of Victoria Duncker as its first Arts Director, a newly created position designed to “guide the township’s creative vision, community engagement, and lead the growth of the recently opened Union Arts Center”.According to a Union press ...
UNION, NJ — After nearly 27 years of service to the Township of Union, Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2026.In a letter to the members of the Union Fire Department, Ricciardi reflected on his career and the deep connections he’s made along the way. “It ...
UNION, NJ - Dobreena P. Helm of Union is competing for Senior Miss Black America 2026. Helm recently sat down with TAPinto to discuss her journey. Tell us about yourself and your platform. As a passionate advocate for health and wellness, I'm a strong, confident, and passionate woman dedicated to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Mountainside man has been arrested and charged after an hours-long standoff with police that began on Saturday.Tom Ronckovitz, 48, barricaded himself inside a residence on the 200 block of Bridal Path and shot at police officers in a standoff that lasted from the afternoon of ...
UNION, NJ - A Union woman was arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that took place late Saturday evening, according to Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly and Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel.Erika Hampton, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree ...
UNION, NJ - A Union woman was arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that took place late Saturday evening, according to Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly and Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel.Erika Hampton, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, third-degree ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - Kerry Schardien-Ricci of Scotch Plains, an oncology social worker, active volunteer at a number of non-profits, and the summer director at Camp Fatima of New Jersey, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14, 2026 in Union.A ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary and attempted motor vehicle theft that occurred Sunday, Oct. 19 at a residence on Glenwood Road.According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 4:57 a.m. after receiving a report of a residential ...
WESTFIELD, NJ —A long-time Westfield crossing guard raised a figurative warning sign at Tuesday’s town council meeting when she asked for help getting cars to slow down and pay attention around schools. Jessica Rinaldi, a Westfield resident who has served as a crossing guard for 19 years, told the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - In response to the recent tragedy that took the lives of 17-year-olds Bella Salas and Maria Niotis, the Cranford Clergy Council (CCC) and the Cranford Interfaith Human Relations Committee are partnering with First Presbyterian Church of Cranford to hold a community memorial service ...
UNION, NJ — Burn some calories before the big feast at Union’s Second Annual Turkey Trot, happening bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, at 8 a.m.The certified 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, fitness levels, and even four-legged friends. Whether you're ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A multi-jurisdictional police pursuit that began in Plainfield ended Sunday afternoon in Scotch Plains after the suspect vehicle crashed into a residence, according to a Scotch Plains police press release. The driver was apprehended by Scotch Plains police following a brief foot ...
UNION, NJ - The Caldwell Parsonage will be open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, from noon to 5 p.m. The Union Township Historical Society will host the event as part of Union County's annual Four Centuries in a Weekend. Hannah Caldwell (Kelly Higgins) will make her debut ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every October, Cranford residents gather on the street behind Hillside Avenue School to witness “The Collins Street Massacre,” a sprawling display of handmade movie monsters dreamed up by horror fan Greg Metchnik.The spooky exhibit at 22 Collins Street is up every Saturday night in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The family of Thomas “TJ” Mauch has confirmed his passing. Mauch had been reported missing early Friday morning, October 3. His family shared the heartbreaking news through a GoFundMe page established to support his wife, Julie, and their three-year-old son as they navigate ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro offered condolences and urged unity Monday night during the Township Committee meeting, addressing the community’s grief following the fatal crash that claimed the lives of teenagers Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis.Nazzaro acknowledged the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that fourteen Union County artists have been selected as award-winners in the 59th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes more than 300 outstanding original works of art created by both ...
UNION, NJ -- In an era before so many vehicles on the road began to look alike, with aerodynamics and 21st-century technology supplanting flair and character as the overriding traits of most autos, there was a time when the cars that were made in Detroit defined American ingenuity and were the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new lawsuit claims that Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro illegally retaliated against a former officer who complained about sexual harassment in the department. The lawsuit also says the department engaged in discrimination related to the man's military service ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Mauch, who has been reported missing.Mauch is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was last seen around 4:45 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, near ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For the first time in more than sixty years, the cedar shakes of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford have been replaced, marking only the second such project since the church was built in 1893. The renovation preserves the Romanesque-style landmark while ensuring its strength ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cameron Diaz was on set in Plainfield on Monday, September 29 for the upcoming Netflix film “Bad Day.” The actress, director Jake Szymanski, film extras and a full crew filmed throughout the day on Park and North avenues in front of the old Courier News building, which was ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In the aftermath of a deadly collision in Scotch Plains late last month that killed a 13-year-old boy on an e-bike, leaders all throughout the county are looking to advance new regulations and legislation.Nico Lombardi, 13, was struck and killed on September 24 in Scotch ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Sunny skies are expected for Cranford’s Fall Street Fest this Sunday, October 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, working with Marketspace Vendor Events and Carr Event Productions, will bring more than 100 artisans, local businesses, food trucks, ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Rahway cordially invite residents with disabilities and special needs, along with family and friends, to attend this year’s Family Spooktacular Night Celebration, taking place on Friday, October 17th, from 6:00 p.m.