Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
October 20, 2025
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 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Watchung Stable will soon offer horseback riding options for people with disabilities, as well as veterans and other people with post-traumatic stress disorder.The Union County Improvement Authority is upgrading the facility as part of a $5.5 million project. Upgrades will ...
UNION, NJ – For the second year in a row, the Union Rams Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team has taken home first place in their division at the North Jersey Pop Warner District Competition.Their impressive win earns them a spot at the Pop Warner Eastern Regional Championship, taking place on ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior running back Sam Dech rushed for four first-half touchdowns to give Phillipsburg High School a 28-point halftime lead on the way to a 42-0 victory over Union on Friday night.Dech finished with 156 yards on the ground on 18 attempts. In the first half, he carried on 15 of ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union Public Schools has been awarded a $2 million grant through the New Jersey Department of Education’s (NJDOE) 21st Century Community Learning Center to develop an extended after school program at both Burnet Middle School and Kawameeh Middle School.Funded by ...
As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally weeding them out next spring. Use bulbs, commercial or DIY plant labels, stones or simply leave their stems intact to help guide your cleanup efforts next spring. These late ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team advanced in the second round of the Union County Tournament with a 3-0 victory over Brearley on Thursday.Camila Azi, Chelsea Manata and Isabella Runa scored for Union (9-4-3), which had a 2-0 lead at halftime. Runa leads the Farmers with 17 goals this ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center will be hosting a Veterans Day Tribute on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12:30 p.m.The event, sponsored by BCB Bank and Bradley Haebberle & Barth Funeral Home, will include a special performance by Florian Schantz Jazz Combo. Pizza and cupcakes will be ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Plainfield built a two-goal lead in the first half and held on for a 3-2 boys soccer victory over Union in the round of 16 of the Union County Tournament on Thursday.Union (6-9), the ninth seed, rallied in the second half. Sebastian Llosa Rojas and Austin Celestin scored goals for ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Municipal Band, a local institution with a history spanning almost 100 years, is seeking new members. To help broaden its repertoire, the band is actively seeking to expand. Musicians of all wind and percussion instruments are welcome, especially high school students from Union ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center recently welcomed Creature Comfort Pet Therapy for a special visit.Handlers Maureen and Gerry brought their therapy dogs, Page and Story, providing a therapeutic and uplifting experience for the members, said Mariateresa Terrezza, Supervisor of the Senior ...
UNION, NJ – The Union boys soccer team advanced in the first round of the Union County Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Union Catholic on Tuesday.Union (6-8), the No. 9 seed, got goals from Peter Quezada and Sebastian Llosa Rojas. Sean Messina and Daniel Castro Paez had assists for the Farmers.Up ...
UNION, NJ - Jordan Toma, author of “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP” shared a powerful message to Livingston Elementary School teachers during the October 13 professional development day. Staff gathered in the school auditorium to hear the inspiring and heartfelt presentation from Toma, who overcame ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Food Truck Thursdays continues through the fall and holiday season.Food Truck Thursdays will be held every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 in the Town Hall front parking lot, 1976 Morris Avenue. The event will feature a rotating selection of food trucks, including local ...
UNION, NJ - Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church will be open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, from noon to 5 p.m. as part of Union County's annual Four Centuries in a Weekend. There will be historic church and cemetery tours, historical memorabilia, and a sale of baked ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Recently the newly opened Penstock Coffee Roasters located at 123 Chestnut Street was the site of the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce’s latest networking event. The gathering attracted more than 45 local businesses for a morning of networking and business ...
UNION, NJ – Some of Union’s senior citizens recently enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating experience as students from Union High School’s Cosmetology Program visited for a special Nail Spa Day.“The Union Township Senior Center was delighted to host these talented students,” said Mariateresa ...
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 ...
UNION, NJ - The 2025 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and the New York Giants, announced the group of nominees for Week 5, including a Union student athlete. Nominees are picked by their coaches for their commitment, teamwork, will, character, and ...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - La Salle University welcomed its largest undergraduate class since before the pandemic to begin the 2025-26 academic year, including Mairelys Tavares of Union. Tavares is an undergraduate student who is studying Psychology.The University welcomed nearly 700 new first-time, ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union football team won its first game under head coach Barris Grant, 22-13, over South Brunswick on Friday night.South Brunswick was lined up for a potential go-ahead field goal, but the 38-yard attempt was blocked and returned by Union's Cody Hardy 60 yards for a game-clinching ...
RAHWAY, NJ – Union scored all its goals in the second half of a 3-1 boys soccer victory over Rahway on Thursday.Sebastian Llosa Rojas had a hand in all the Farmers' scoring, connecting on one goal and assisting on the other two.Daniel Rodrigues and Anthony Alfano also scored goals for Union (5-8).
UNION, NJ — A Just For Veterans Benefit and Resource Forum will be held on Wednesday, October 22, offering military veterans the chance to access immediate assistance with VA claims and learn about a wide range of benefits and services they may not be aware of.The event will take place from 6:00 to ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team won its second game in as many days with a 2-1 victory over Roselle Park on Thursday.Camila Azi and Isabella Runa each scored a goal for the Farmers (7-3-3), who were coming off an 8-0 victory over Franklin on Wednesday.Union, which is 5-1-3 in its last nine ...
UNION, NJ - Julie Rivera, 39, a longtime and beloved member of the Union community, passed away earlier this week after a long battle with cancer.Rivera was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer when she was 32. Through more than 10 rounds of treatments ranging from chemotherapy, radiation, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School's September Athletes of the Month are:Alexys BelinoBrianna SequieraIzaiah DelarosaNigel VincenteBelino, a senior, leads the girls' volleyball team in most major categories with 176 assists, 84 service points and 44 aces. As a sophomore back, Sequiera and the rest of ...
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 ...
UNION, NJ – Isabella Runa scored three goals to lead Union to an 8-0 girls soccer victory over Franklin on Wednesday.Runa has 13 goals this season. Maya Filian finished with two goals for the Farmers (6-3-3), who led, 5-0, at halftime.Courtney Lamadieu and Victoria Abranches each had one goal and ...