Union News
By ANDREA CROWLEY-HUGHES
February 21, 2025
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county prosecutor’s office is rolling out a plan to train all county first responders to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.The prosecutor’s office has launched a Mental Health First Aid training and certification initiative in ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s mayor spoke with business leaders in the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce's annual ‘Meet the Mayor’ event, hosted by ConnectOne Bank.Mayor Jim Bowser began his speech by saying, “Union is a vibrant mosaic, a rich tapestry of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan held Union to one point in the first quarter and then withstood a Farmers rally to hold on for a 39-33 girls basketball victory on Wednesday.Amanda Ciser scored 12 points for Bridgewater-Raritan (10-13), which outscored Union, 11-1, to start the game.Brianna ...
UNION, NJ – The Union School District has marked a significant milestone with the recent hiring of its first graduate from the Tomorrow's Teachers Program, a partnership with Kean University. Tatiana DeValle, a 2020 graduate of Union High School, was recognized at Tuesday night’s Board of Education ...
ALLENTOWN, PA - A graduate of The Pingry School, Charles Levine of Union is a member of the NCAA Division III men's wrestling team this winter, studying at Muhlenberg College.More than 30% of Muhlenberg students participate in the college's 23-sport intercollegiate athletics program. The red and ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Two suspects from Baltimore, Md. were charged last week in connection with a number of thefts of packages in Springfield and Union.Springfield police arrested two Baltimore men following a traffic stop that was conducted in partnership with Union Police Department. The arrests ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi on Wednesday advised that the U.S. Department of State has stopped issuing passports with the “X” gender marker, which prior to Jan. 20 was available to non-binary individuals who do not identify as strictly male or female. As a result, ...
UNION, NJ - Union's school board approved the hiring of a football coach/physical education teacher at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting.Barris Grant, currently a coach at Hillside High School, said, “I'm excited to be part of this community and to help build this team. This is a great ...
PLANET EARTH — On most nights, weather permitting, we can see at least one bright planet in New Jersey's night sky. However, occasionally four or five bright planets can be seen simultaneously with the naked eye. A so-called “planet parade” or “planetary alignment” is now in the night skies above ...
UNION, NJ – NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line continues to operate limited service between High Bridge and Raritan and hourly service between Raritan and Cranford following a freight train derailment in Union on Tuesday morning.At just after 7 a.m., a freight train derailed 33 cars at the Union ...
UNION, NJ – A freight train derailment at the Union Train Station has caused extensive track damage in the area and suspended train service from Cranford to Newark Tuesday morning.According to Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi, multiple fire department units are on scene this morning along with New ...
UNION, NJ - Educator Gary Saretsky will host a lecture on “12 Million Black Voices”, a 1941 photodocumentary book authored by Richard Wright.The photos were originally taken by the Farm Security Administration. “12 Million Black Voices”, first published in 1941, combines best-selling author ...
TAMPA, FL -- Lily McGarr, of Union, earned dean's list honors at University of Tampa for the Fall 2024 semester. McGarr is a Junior majoring in Education-Elementary (K-6) BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list.The University of Tampa is a private, ...
Pittsburgh, PA – A Union resident has won the 2025 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, one of the nation’s most prestigious prizes for a collection of short stories. Bill Gaythwaite’s collection, A Place in the World, was selected by Manuel Muñoz. A Place in the World will be published by the University ...
Take your indoor garden to the next level. Include some colorful houseplants for some added interest throughout the year. Even those with low to moderate light in their homes can boost the color of their indoor gardens.Philodendron has long been a favorite houseplant for low light situations.
READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 100 Alvernia University student-athletes who were named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 fall semester. Falar also earned a 4.0 GPA during the fall semester.Across the conference, a total of 1,809 student-athletes who competed in men's and ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s older adults know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day!On Friday, the Union Senior Center hosted a lively celebration where older adults danced, sang karaoke, and enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun and laughter alongside friends.“This is an incredible group of people,” said Union ...
CAMDEN, NJ — Salt and brine used on the roads during recent winter weather and drought conditions in New Jersey may cause your tap water to taste salty, according to a news release Friday from New Jersey American Water. “(We) can confirm that water we’re providing customers continues to meet ...
ALLENTOWN, PA - A graduate of The Pingry School, Charles Levine of Union has been named to the fall 2024 Dean's List while studying at Muhlenberg College.To be eligible for the Dean's List, Muhlenberg College students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better while taking three or more course units during a ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will continue its celebration of Black History Month with an open house at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Feb. 23.Highlights of the event include:--An exhibit on Eulace Peacock, UHS 1933 record-breaking track and field athlete.--An exhibit by ...
UNION, NJ -- When Union's shots stopped falling with any regularity after a hot first quarter, the Farmers' attention to defense and rebounding never lagged.As a result, eighth-seeded Union advanced in the second round of the Union County Tournament with a 51-39 boys basketball victory over ...
MADISON, NJ - Union students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. From Union are:John Thomas Amirah MuhammadTo qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point ...
UNION, NJ – Since December 25, Union police have been involved in 13 incidents involving vehicles attempting to evade capture or engaging in motor vehicle pursuits.“Union, like many towns in New Jersey, are again experiencing overnight burglaries of homes that have expensive cars in the driveway,” ...
WORCESTER, MA - Alexis L. Tran, of Union, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester.Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second ...
UNION, NJ – This year’s Taste of Union event will support Caitlin Gilmartin, a dedicated employee of the Union Police Department who is currently facing a challenging health crisis.Gilmartin, 37, was recently diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, which required multiple surgeries. She is now on a long ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
UNION, NJ — Got that shovel handy?According to the National Weather Service, a quick-moving storm system will bring a widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow Tuesday night, with 3 inches possible locally. This will likely result in untreated roads being snow-covered and hazardous Tuesday into the ...
UNION, NJ – The Union wrestling team defeated Piscataway, 64-17, on Monday in the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 5 quarterfinals before losing to Bayonne, 45-27, later the same night.The Farmers have a record of 17-8 this season.The results of their matches against Piscataway:165 Piscataway Jonathan ...
UNION, NJ - The Township, in conjunction with its Human Relations Commission, will host a special event, “The Conversation Continues” honoring Black History Month.The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 12 p.m. at Jefferson School, 155 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall.“Events like ‘The ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Troubles are mounting for SeaQuest at Woodbridge Center mall after New Jersey environmental regulators have begun a process to revoke state permits to keep wildlife and exotic animals on the premises. The NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife Division sent a ...