Union News
By COLETTE DOUDIN
January 23, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
UNION, NJ – A driver crashed into the wall of a CVS store on Morris Avenue on Wednesday evening after pulling into a parking spot.Union police report that the driver was uninjured, and fortunately, no one was inside the store at the time of the incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene shortly ...
UNION, NJ – Union has announced their lineup of events for Black History Month, celebrating the rich history and ongoing contributions of the Black and African-American community through a variety of activities, performances, food and more.“We are excited to host a range of events throughout Black ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – Westfield turned a four-point deficit into a 10-point lead by halftime and went on to a 61-43 boys basketball victory over Union on Tuesday.Reed Flood scored seven points in the first quarter to lead Union (4-11) to a 15-11 lead. Flood sank a 3-pointer with one second left in the ...
UNION, NJ - A gas leak on a waste hauler vehicle closed parts of Morris Avenue on Wednesday morning.A waste hauling truck filled up with natural gas on Green Lane and discovered a gas leak as the truck entered Morris Avenue, said Union Business Administrator Don Travisano. The driver stopped on ...
UNION, NJ – A former Union High School student has qualified to compete at the Nations Cup Championships of the International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF) in Torino, Italy this summer.Christiana (Selby) Vasilyeva competed in the IBTF Nation qualifier competition in South Carolina last weekend, ...
NEW JERSEY – In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms are integral to our children’s lives. However, they also present risks, including exposure to human traffickers who exploit these platforms to lure and manipulate vulnerable users. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, senior vice ...
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 -- Davison Igbinosun, a 2022 graduate of Union High School, took part in Ohio State's 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night.Igbinosun, a first-team all-state player for Union in 2021, was one of the starting cornerbacks for the ...
UNION, NJ – Union residents and guests honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday with a program featuring poetry, performances, speeches, and lunch.Yvette and Reggie Anderson, founders of the MTN (Meet The Need) organization, hosted the event. “We stand on the ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Tristan Mayers of Union excelled during the fall 2024 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List. Tristan's major is Computer Science.Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
NEW JERSEY - Nearly 14,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, costing an estimated 4,360 women their lives. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which puts new emphasis on the need for regular screening and vaccination to reduce these numbers.While cervical cancer can ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will be holding a Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, January 26.Visitors can visit the 1780's Caldwell Parsonage and Tool Museum in the adjacent 1800's carriage house. Highlights include:Educational activities for childrenThe ...
NEW JERSEY – Got the sniffles and chills? Phlegm making you queasy?That's no surprise to the federal Centers of Disease Control (CDC), which says acute respiratory cases of influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise in the Garden State and at nationwide elevated ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School opened its doors and hosted an engaging information session for seventh- and eighth-grade students last week designed to introduce them to the many programs and activities awaiting them in high school. “The event provided a warm and informative glimpse into what ...
UNION, NJ – Wisnalie Joseph scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lift Union to a 41-31 girls basketball victory over Kent Place on Thursday.Brielle Hayford also came down with 10 rebounds and scored nine points for Union (4-5), which outscored Kent Place, 12-8, in the fourth quarter.Keira ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ -- After Livingston had come all the way back from a 16-point deficit to take a one-point lead in the final minute, Reed Flood scored five points in the final four seconds of the game to give Union a 56-52 boys basketball victory over the Lancers on Friday afternoon.Union (4-10) was ...
MANCHESTER, NH - Patricia Leon of Union has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are ...
UNION, NJ – Union police are inviting residents to join the Neighborhood Watch Program in an effort to help keep the township safe.“We rejuvenated this program about three years ago,” said Police Director Chris Donnelly. “We are desperately looking to add more sections of town. It’s a great way to ...
LINDEN, NJ – A fourth-quarter rally came up just short for the Union boys basketball team, which lost, 53-51, to Linden on Thursday night.Jayden Holman scored 17 points for Linden (8-4), which had an 11-point lead after one quarter and then took a 40-29 lead into the fourth quarter.But Union (3-10) ...
NEW PALTZ, NY - SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. Two students from Union made the list:Brielle Fabregas Kira Horne Located ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Township Committee has approved their 2025 meeting schedule as follows.All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. (Township Conference) and continue at 7:30 for the regular meeting. Meetings are held in the public meeting room at Town Hall, 1976 Morris Avenue.Township Committee Meetings: ...
CLARK, NJ — The New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced on Friday, January 10 that Salvatore Bonaccorso, the mayor of Clark Township, has pleaded guilty to two third-degree charges related to “his use of Clark employees ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Dreyer Farms has been the latest filming location for the limited Netflix series called, “The Beast in Me” starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Reports of film crews have been seen over the last couple of days on social media. TAPinto Cranford has confirmed that filming will be ...
UNION, NJ – Union Catholic jumped out to a seven-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 54-40 girls basketball victory over Union on Monday.Jalah Fenner had a big game on the glass for Union (3-5), grabbing 15 rebounds. Kiziah Morgan finished with nine points and nine rebounds for the ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - The Vauxhall Branch Library knows how to celebrate Black History Month. Beginning February 1, the music, history, and food of African-Americans will be celebrated. A Celebration of Black Music / Saturday, February 1, 1 p.m. Imagine never having Gospel music, Blues, Jazz, R&B, ...
Holidays are filled with lots of food, presents, and busy schedules. A walk in nature is a great way to burn calories, combat stress, and improve your health and well-being.Getting everyone excited about going outside and moving can be a challenge. Adding some activities to the walk is a way to ...
READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 765 students to earn the honor of being named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester majoring in Occupational Therapy."Congratulations to our outstanding students on earning a place on the Dean's List. This recognition is a ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County is spending more money to house its inmates in other counties.The Union County Board of County Commissioners recently approved a $1.726 million spending increase that covered the cost of relocating Union County inmates to the Essex County Correctional Facility in ...