Union News
By GUY KIPP
April 23, 2026
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Union baseball team recently surpassed its victory total for all of last season.But the Farmers, with a chance to reach .500 for the season, let one get away on Thursday.Brearley rallied from a four-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over Union, which stranded the potential tying ...
UNION, N.J. — Union’s Wednesday Night Summer Series will return to Union Center on June 24, bringing weekly entertainment, local shopping and dining promotions, and two outdoor FIFA watch parties to kick off the season.The series opens with an international sports theme, featuring large outdoor ...
UNION, NJ - The Townley Church Rummage Sale will be held Friday, May 22 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 23 (9 a.m. to noon). Townley Church is located at 829 Salem Road. Unique items to be sold include clothing, shoes, purses, furnishings, knick-knacks, books, LPs, CD/DVDs, videos, linens, ...
UNION, NJ — The Union boys tennis team earned a 4–1 victory over Roselle Park behind a sweep of all three singles flights on Tuesday.Union’s top of the lineup set the tone early. Justin Erath dominated at first singles with a 6–0, 6–1 victory, while Chijioki Ikowu followed with a steady 6–4, 6–1 ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union High School student has been named one of the top 20 finalists nationwide for a prestigious scholarship from the Elks National Foundation, selected from a pool of more than 23,000 applicants.Jacklyn Cassandra, sponsored by Union Elks Lodge No. 1583, advanced through multiple ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center has formed a partnership with East Orange Campus High, creating a program that helps students work toward becoming a certified nurse's assistant.Nine East Orange Campus students are in the weekly inaugural program, which includes in-class ...
BATON ROUGE, LA - Shuting Liu of Union was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Liu is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to ...
UNION, N.J. — The Taste of Union Committee has named local resident Marcos Rodriguez as the beneficiary of this year’s community fundraiser, an annual event aimed at supporting residents facing significant personal challenges.Rodriguez became a quadriplegic following a swimming accident two years ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union Public Schools welcomed the newly appointed New Jersey Commissioner of Education to the district on Friday. Dr. Lily Laux was joined by state and local dignitaries, including Senator Joseph Cryan, Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez, Union County Interim Executive County ...
UNION, NJ – Less than 24 hours after winning a wild, high-scoring game, the Union baseball team turned around and won a tight, low-scoring game, defeating Morristown, 3-2, in eight innings on Saturday.That came a day after Union outscored Summit, 18-14.In Saturday's win, Jayden Veras and Noah Mott ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has officially designated April 11 as Kevin Apuzzio Day, honoring the fallen firefighter on the 20th anniversary of his line-of-duty death.Apuzzio, a Union native, gave his life in 2006 while attempting to rescue a woman trapped inside a burning home in Franklin ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Union scored 10 runs in the top of the first inning, later fell behind, but then rallied back for an 18-14 baseball victory over Summit on Friday.Nick Bertolotti hit a grand slam to highlight Union's 10-run first inning. After Summit went ahead, 12-10, Union (5-6) scored seven runs in ...
UNION, NJ - Two local historians will discuss the life and career of F. Edward Biertuempfel, known as the architect of modern Union.Historians Tom Beisler and Tom Haggerty will discuss Biertuempfel's service as mayor of Union for 34 years. His famous motto, “What helps youth helps Union” is still ...
UNION, N.J. — Residents of all ages are finding their voice in the newly formed Union Township Community Choir, which held its second rehearsal Wednesday night.Led by Choir Director Terron Singletary, a music teacher at Burnet Middle School and a graduate of Union High School, the group has about ...
UNION, NJ — Union scored a 5–0 boys tennis victory over Linden in a Union County Conference Valley Division matchup on Thursday.At first singles, Justin Erath controlled play from start to finish, defeating Darryl Victor, 6–1, 6–1. Second singles standout Chijioki Ikowu cruised through the opening ...
UNION, N.J. — The Union Public Library has seen a significant increase in visitors and membership since reopening in a newly constructed building in June 2025.Assistant Director Karen Jason said the library welcomed about 11,000 visitors in March alone and has issued approximately 4,600 new library ...
UNION, N.J. — Township officials have launched a new Junior Mayor Leadership Program designed to give local students hands-on experience in government and community leadership.“With our team, I began the Junior Mayor Leadership Program,” Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier said during the March 24 ...
UNION, NJ – The Union boys volleyball team defeated Summit on Wednesday, 25-18, 25-12.Jiencarlo Guzman led Union (4-5) in kills with 14 and also had eight digs, five service points and one block.Mason Sangalang led the Farmers in digs with 13. Jeremy Archelus had a team-high 30 assists with six ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Seedling Giveaway is set for Saturday, May 16.Beginning at 9 a.m., residents are invited to the Department of Public Works facility at 1 Swanstrom Place East to receive free tree seedlings. This year, the township will be distributing two flowering species: Red Buds and ...
UNION, NJ — Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly addressed the public during Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting, providing an update on the ongoing investigation into a shooting at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 that left one person dead and six others injured.“As you are aware, this is an ...
UNION, N.J. — Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of Morris Avenue and Kean Drive that left three children injured, one with life-threatening injuries.According to the Union Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 8:58 a.m. when ...
UNION, NJ - Three elementary school students from Union were recognized for their character and leadership during the Rotary Club of Union’s April 9 meeting.The students — Sophia Casale-Grano from Jefferson School, Karter Nelson of Livingston School, and Emma Lopes from Washington School — received ...
UNION, N.J. — Volunteers gathered Saturday at the Union Community Garden in Eleanor R. Erickson Park to clean, prepare and maintain garden beds ahead of the spring planting season.The annual Spring Opening Work Party brought together residents and students to tend to the garden, which includes 45 ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
UNION, N.J. — The Union High School gymnasium was transformed into a hands-on workshop Saturday as families gathered to build LEGO models of local landmarks, celebrating the township’s rich history and its role in the nation’s 250th anniversary.Participants worked in groups alongside architect ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
UNION, N.J. — Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier said the township is “heartbroken and shaken” following a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22.“Our community is heartbroken and shaken by the tragic act of violence that occurred last night at a local Chick-fil-A. What should have been an ...
UNION, NJ - Mikie Sherrill issued a statement following a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.In a statement, Sherrill said, “I have been briefed on the shooting last night in Union Township. As local law enforcement continues their investigation, we remain in close ...
UNION, N.J. — Union Little League celebrated the start of its 73rd season Saturday morning at Hall Stadium, bringing together players, coaches, families and township officials for Opening Day ceremonies highlighted by a field dedication honoring a longtime league supporter.“It’s spring, and that ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...