Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
January 13, 2025
UNION, NJ - The Union Board of Education has approved the 2025 school board meeting calendar. WORK SESSION meetings (and the July and August regular meetings) are to be held at the James Caulfield Administration Building, 2369 Morris Avenue. Formal action may be taken at these meetings.REGULAR ...
NEW JERSEY – Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of women and children are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, ...
UNION, NJ - “Hear Him Roar: A Celebration of Black Men in the Arts" is one of the events Union will be hosting during February, Black History Month. Developed and directed by Vauxhall native Daryl L. Stewart, this powerful performance blends theater, music, dance, projections, and multimedia ...
UNION, NJ – Columbia came back from a six-point deficit after one quarter for a 37-34 girls basketball victory over Union on Saturday.Gabriella Ervin scored 11 points for Columbia (4-6), which outscored Union, 19-10, in the third quarter to take a 30-28 lead into the final period.Myla DeFreitas ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Jack Sponheimer hit a 3-pointer with five seconds left in the second overtime to give Scotch Plains-Fanwood a 68-67 boys basketball victory over Union on Saturday afternoon.A senior guard, Sponheimer was held to two points in the first half, but he came up huge in the two ...
NEW JERSEY - This week, RWBarnabas Health hospitals celebrated Three Kings Day, the Feast of the Epiphany, which marks the traditional 12th Day of Christmas. Also known as Día de los Reyes Magos, the event is widely celebrated by the region’s Hispanic community as a day of faith and renewal.To mark ...
UNION, NJ – The Union High School wrestling team has won six of its first seven dual matches this season.In the Farmers' most recent match, they overwhelmed Roselle, 78-6, on Wednesday.Union winners by weight class:106: Cristian Hargrove 120: Ryan Cross 126: Bryan Reynoso Garcia 132: Jericho ...
RAHWAY, NJ – In a game that was close throughout, Rahway defeated the Union girls basketball team, 46-44, on Thursday.Keira Miller-People scored 15 points and handed out three assists for Union (3-3), which trailed, 24-19, at halftime.Kiziah Morgan collected nine points and 10 rebounds for the ...
UNION, NJ - Union students in grades 4 through 12 are invited to participate in an exciting logo design contest to commemorate the town’s rich history as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. The logo will represent Union’s evolution from its roots as the farming ...
OXFORD, OH - Sean Beatty of Union was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2024 fall semester.Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the fall semester 2024 have been named to the Dean's list recognizing ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has a new chairperson.Commissioner Lourdes Leon was sworn in as the new chairwoman during the commissioners' installation ceremony and reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.Leon replaces Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, who served as ...
UNION, NJ - An event, The King of Rock ‘n Roll: History and Performance, will be held at Union’s Main Library on Saturday, Jan. 18.Elvistory’s first appearance at the Union Public Library! It’s the late 50’s and Elvis has taken the country by storm, appearing on Ed Sullivan and other TV shows, and ...
UNION, NJ – Three incumbent Board of Education members were sworn into their new three-year terms on Tuesday at the Board's annual reorganization meeting.Greg Nasta, Chastity Santana and Kimberly Scott-Hayden were sworn into office by State Senator Joe Cryan. In March 2024, members unanimously ...
UNION, NJ – At Tuesday night’s reorganization meeting, the Union Board of Education elected a new president and vice president.Dicxiana Carbonell was the sole nomination for Board President and was unanimously elected to the role.Kimberly Scott-Hayden was nominated as Vice President, with no other ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Union boys basketball team posed a major challenge to Union Catholic, ranked in the top five in New Jersey, before losing on the road, 60-54, on Tuesday night.Senior guard Carl Matala scored 24 points for Union (3-6), his second 20-plus scoring outing in his last three ...
UNION, NJ – Union rallied from an early eight-point deficit for a 46-38 girls basketball victory over Linden on Tuesday.Keira Miller-People scored 17 points and handed out three assists for Union (3-2), which outscored Linden, 10-2, in overtime after starting the game in a 11-3 hole.Kiziah Morgan ...
UNION, NJ – A robbery occurred Monday morning at the TD Bank located on Morris Avenue near North Avenue, when a man claiming to have a weapon demanded money from a teller.Union police responded to the bank at 995 Morris Avenue after receiving a hold-up alarm. Upon arrival, they learned that the ...
ANGOLA, IND - Johnmichael Aquino of Union, a Trine University student, was named to the President's List for the Fall 2024 term.Aquino is majoring in Industrial Engineering Technology.To earn President's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade ...
UNION, NJ - The Union High School Performing Arts Company (UHSPAC) will be performing ‘In the Heights’ on Jan. 17, 18, and 19.The play, with music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is a story of romance and celebration of community, culture and aspirations. It is set over three days in the ...
CLARK, NJ - Longtime Union teacher, Emmanuel J. Disporto, passed away on New Year's Day. He was 75.Disporto, who lived in Clark, attended Kean University. Upon graduation, he began his teaching career in Union in 1974 at Franklin School, teaching fifth grade before moving to Burnet Middle School, ...
UNION, NJ - In the spirit of the holidays, members of the Rotary Club of Union donated toys and wished-for items to children residing at the Family YMCA shelter. According to Rotary President Donna Steinmetz, two trunks full of toys and clothing were collected and “brought happiness to 42 ...
UNION, NJ - A free screening of “King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis” will be hosted by the Township of Union Human Relations Commission.The event, on Saturday, January 18, will begin at 2 p.m. The film chronicles the inspiring journey of Dr. King. The screening will be held at the ...
UNION, NJ – Phillipsburg extended a two-point lead in the fourth quarter and went on to a 54-45 boys basketball victory over Union on Saturday.Senior guard Carl Matala led Union (3-5) with 18 points. The Farmers trailed, 36-34, entering the final quarter.Stephen Siaw finished with eight points for ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society will be holding a Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, January 12.Visitors can visit the 1780's Caldwell Parsonage and Tool Museum in the adjacent 1800's carriage house. Highlights include:Educational activities for childrenThe ...
UNION, NJ -- More than half of Union's boys basketball games so far this season have been decided by one or two points, and maybe all that experience in tight games has started to pay off.Senior guard Carl Matala scored six of his career-high 27 points in overtime to lead Union to a 63-61 victory ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - The Vauxhall Branch Library is hosting an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Keith Henley, an actor from the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia, will perform a reenactment of Martin Luther King Jr. and his importance to the Civil Rights movement.The event will be ...
UNION, NJ –Improvements and enhancements to Union's parks, the revitalization of commercial business areas around town, and public safety are among the township’s goals for 2025, Union Mayor James Bowser said in his ‘State of the Township’ address at the Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday.“Today, ...
UNION, NJ – Township Committee members nominated a new mayor and two Township Committee members were sworn into office during Union’s New Year’s Day Reorganization meeting on Wednesday. James Bowser was elected to the Township Committee in January 2023. He was an industrial engineer for over 40 ...
UNION, NJ - Happy New Year.Union 2024: There were tears and fears, but also some smiles. The community felt the profound loss of a young family with two students at Battle Hill School (in January) and the relocation of an entire elementary school (in November), but there were happy moments, ...
UNION, NJ - Happy New Year to everyone in Union. TAPinto Union is grateful for the support of those in town who have helped to build Union’s only daily free newspaper. We especially thank our advertisers, as it is their support that enables us to deliver all the news, content, and information on ...