Union News
By VICTORIA GLADSTONE, NEW JERSEY STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
January 31, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center will be holding a Tai Chi demo class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.The class is open to both new and advanced learners. The class accommodates participants with seated or standing options, offering tailored instruction for beginners and more ...
UNION, NJ -- By now, any other team in the cutthhroat Union County Conference that's played against Union knows that the Farmers' boys basketball team is far better than their record indicates.But Union hadn't pulled off the attention-getting upset victory to prove it -- until Thursday.Union ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
MORRISTOWN– Today three Atlantic Health System medical centers were named among America’s Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource U.S. consumers use when searching for a hospital or doctor. Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will be hosting an open house commemorating Black History Month at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Feb. 2.Highlights of the event include:--An exhibit on Eulace Peacock, UHS 1933 record-breaking track and field athlete.--An exhibit by the Vauxhall ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky will present a winterconcert on Monday, February 10. The concert will be held at Livingston School Auditorium, 960 Midland Blvd., beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Georgia Sode scored 20 points and gathered 19 rebounds to lead Brearley to a 36-29 girls basketball victory over Union on Tuesday.Wisnalie Joseph finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals for Union (5-9), which trailed by two points at halftime.Kiziah Morgan ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
SCRANTON, PA - Scarlett A. Untiveros of Union was among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum ...
UNION, NJ - Local entrepreneurs and small business owners are welcome to attend a Small Business Workshop designed to showcase the financial resources and programs available through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The event will be held on February 20, beginning at 9 a.m. at ...
Each gardening season seems to offer new growing challenges. Our gardens are exposed to more drastic and variable weather with changing weather patterns. Floods, droughts, wind, temperature extremes, and unseasonable weather episodes can have immediate and long-term impacts on our plants.Monitoring ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
UNION, NJ – After almost six hours of deliberation across two Planning Board meetings, a proposal for an 11-unit apartment building in the Larchmont section of Union was rejected last week.The development, slated for 1005 Larchmont Road at the intersection with Morris Avenue, complies with all ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, according to a ...
UNION, NJ – Union broke out to a 19-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 74-25 boys basketball victory over Koinonia Academy on Monday afternoon.It's the second consecutive victory for the Farmers (6-12), who led, 24-5, after one quarter.Seniors Carl Matala and O'Malley King each scored 12 ...
NEW JERSEY–Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a whirlwind of changes. From the moment you discover you're expecting to the day you hold your baby for the first time, each step is vital for both you and your little one. Understanding the key stages of ...
UNION, NJ - A Union High School senior will advance to the next level of competition after clinching first place in the annual American Legion Oratorical Contest held at the school on Saturday.Peter Nyangweso, a senior, took top honors in the event, while senior Christian Justice earned second ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - A bus tour to benefit the Union County and Newark St. Patrick's Day Parades is set for Saturday, Feb. 8.The bus departs from Dowling's Irish Pub in Roselle Park (117 Chestnut Street) at 11:30 a.m. The bus will stop at McGovern's Tavern in Newark, the Shilelagh Club in West ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Senior forward Amiel Dillard scored a career-high 29 points to lead Dayton to a 52-35 girls basketball victory over Union on Saturday.Sophomore guard Charley Badalamenti finished with 12 points and four steals for Dayton, which started to pull away in the fourth quarter after ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic orthopedic condition that involves pain and inflammation of the joints. The most common type of arthritis, it is a degenerative long-term condition that involves the deterioration of cartilage and increasing pain and stiffness in the joints, ...
UNION, NJ – After trailing by eight points in the first quarter, Union surged ahead in the second quarter and went on to a 53-48 boys basketball victory over Summit on Saturday.The Farmers (5-12) scored the last six points of the first quarter to cut Summit's lead to 13-11, and then Union outscored ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Union wrestling team defeated Plainfield, 53-27, on Friday night.Union (9-4) won the match with five of its wrestlers recording pins in the match.106 Union Jeremy Rivas (U) — Pin 2:38 Oliver Cruz (P)113 Plainfield Jefry Carvajal (P) — Pin 3:36 Hermelo Verga ...
UNION, NJ - Union will once again be hosting their annual Speed-Meet Networking Mingle event in February.“We are thrilled to bring this event back to our community,” said Mayor James Bowser. “The Speed Meet Networking Mingle is a wonderful opportunity for young professionals to build connections, ...
HILLSIDE, NJ – Kiziah Morgan scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead Union to a 56-12 girls basketball victory over Hillside on Thursday.Wisnalie Joseph had 10 points and four rebounds and Keira Miller-People finished with 10 points and two assists for Union (5-7), which led, 23-4, ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY -- Novelly Skyler Whitt of Union achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2024 semester, earning a spot on the Provost's List at Hofstra University. Novelly Skyler's major is Management.Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an ...
UNION, NJ – Lifelong Union resident Frank J. Lawrence, 80, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19.Lawrence graduated from Union High School, and went on to receive a degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati. According to the Ron Mowad Funeral Home website, Lawrence had a long and ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Superintendent of Schools presented a resolution for approval at Tuesday night’s board meeting to recognize January 2025 as School Board Recognition Month.“I support how much board members do and do not get recognized for,” said Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista. “This is the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Former major-league catcher and Chicago White Sox manager Jeff Torborg died Sunday morning, according to a statement from Major League Baseball. He was 83 years old.A catcher, coach, manager and then national broadcaster, Torborg spent five decades in Major League Baseball.Before ...