Union News
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
December 31, 2024
Morristown, N.J. – Atlantic Health System recently celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation at 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown. The highly advanced simulation center provides healthcare professionals and students exceptional ‘real world’ ...
UNION, NJ – Authorities in Union are investigating an incident where a man set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s, allegedly filming the act for social media.The incident occurred on Thursday, December 26, around 5:00 p.m., at the McDonald’s on Route 22. According to police, the suspect exited ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Sayreville had four of the game's six points in a low-scoring overtime to close out a 53-51 boys basketball victory over Union on Monday.Carl Matala scored 17 points for Union (2-4), which trailed, 28-22, at halftime before outscoring the Bombers, 27-21, in the second half.Javy ...
UNION, NJ – Union police officers arrested one adult and two juveniles from Newark after intercepting a stolen car near the Galloping Hill Mall. The vehicle, in an attempt to flee, repeatedly rammed unmarked police cars before the suspects were apprehended.According to police, the incident unfolded ...
UNION, NJ – Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the township will present a day of service and celebration on Monday, Jan. 20.The event will feature poetry, live performances, and a drive-through food giveaway.The MLK Day of Service and Celebration will be held Jefferson School ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls basketball team opened a 10-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 59-34 victory over North Bergen on Friday.Keira Miller-People scored 16 points for Union (2-1), which outscored North Bergen, 18-5, in the second quarter to open a 35-12 lead at the half.Giftee ...
UNION, NJ - Union residents should put out their commingled materials for a Saturday. Dec. 28 pick-up.The Wednesday, Dec. 25, recycle date was rescheduled for the 28th. Commingled materials include glass, plastic and tin.
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Union boys basketball team won its second game in a row, 52-17, over New Brunswick in the first game of the Sayreville Holiday Tournament on Friday.Reed Flood scored 10 points to lead a balanced attack for Union (2-3), which shut out New Brunswick, 14-0, in the second quarter ...
UNION, NJ - Take a musical journey and explore behind the music .What were the Beatles writing about in Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds? Was Whiter Shade of Pale actually composed by Barch? Do we know what Billy Joe MacAllister threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge? What was Jimmy Webb writing about ...
UNION, NJ – Burnet Middle School's principal will be on leave for the remainder of the school year, as announced by resolution during last week’s Board of Education meeting.The leave of Thomas Matthews, who is on paid FMLA leave until June 30, 2025, has prompted a series of administrative ...
UNION, NJ - Staying active during the winter months can be challenging, but the Township of Union offers a variety of free programs to help you stay engaged and healthy.Both adults and children are welcome to participate in these programs (valid ID required). Check out the schedule below for ...
UNION, NJ - Brian Schmitt, 47, a former Union firefighter, passed away at home on December 19, as noted in his obituary on the McCracken Funeral Home website.Born in Livingston, Schmitt dedicated 20 years of service to the Springfield and Union Fire Departments. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; ...
UNION, NJ - Fourth-grade students of Hannah Caldwell Elementary School recently had the opportunity to run for a student council position: President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary. Under the guidance of Principal Dave Shaw, and Gina McDowell, Vice Principal, fourth grade teachers, and ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls basketball team recorded its first victory of the season with a 61-9 drubbing of Hillside on Saturday.Keira Miller-People scored 21 points and came up with eight steals for Union (1-1), which scored 33 points in the first quarter to put the game out of reach early.Jalah ...
UNION, NJ – The Vauxhall Branch Library is offering several unique and interesting programs during the month of January. To register for any of the programs, visit www.uplng.org.Health & Wellness with Courtney GainesSaturday, Jan. 4, 1 p.m.Join Gaines for a talk about health, wellness, and ...
NATIONWIDE — The popular event supply store – Party City – will be closing its doors nationwide, including the store on Route 22, according to an abrupt announcement.Party City has been in business for 40 years, providing a range of celebration and party supplies, Halloween costumes, balloons, and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – The Union girls basketball team opened its season on Thursday with a 64-38 loss to Roselle Park.Sidney Smith scored 33 points and came up with eight steals for Roselle Park, which outscored Union, 18-10, in the second quarter to take a 33-13 halftime lead.Keira Miller-People ...
UNION, NJ – A proposal for an 11-unit apartment building on Morris Avenue in the Larchmont section of Union was postponed until the Planning Board's January meeting, following more than two-and-a-half hours of discussion at Monday night's session.Stephen Hehl, the applicant’s attorney from ...
UNION, NJ — Union is one of several towns being impacted by an issue with the taste and odor of its tap water, New Jersey American Water said in an alert Wednesday night.“New Jersey American Water is aware of the changes in the taste and odor of our water reported by customers in our Raritan System ...
UNION, NJ - Due to a water main break on Tuesday, Morris Avenue remains closed and detoured in both directions in the area of the Rt. 22 overpass near the Lowe's Shopping Center.New Jersey American Water and its contractor are continuing to work on repairs. It is unclear at this time when work may ...
UNION, NJ – Union police arrested one adult and five juveniles after a car pursuit through multiple surrounding towns, which ended in a crash in Newark.On Tuesday, at about 1 p.m., while members of Union Police Department’s Quality of Life (QoL) unit were patrolling Rt. 22, they saw a speeding ...
Don’t let winter stop you from bringing a bit of the outdoors inside. Take a break from the holiday rush for a bit of gardening and crafting relief. Grab a pruner and basket then wander through your landscape gathering a few evergreen branches, berry-laden stems, and cones to create a holiday ...
UNION, NJ - Union's annual Reorganization Meeting is set for January 1 at noon.The meeting will include the mayor's State of the Township address as well as the swearing in of Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo and Committeewoman Sandra Terrell, who both won re-election to the Township Committee in the ...
UNION, NJ -- An inexperienced Union boys basketball team weathered one first-half flurry by a seasoned Westfield opponent, but the Farmers were not able to counter the Blue Devils' second burst on Wednesday afternoon.Senior guard Tyshawn Pearson accounted for more than half of Westfield's point ...
UNION, NJ - Meetings of the Union Public Library Board of Trustees take place on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the interim location of the Main Library, 1060 Stuyvesant Avenue, unless otherwise stated, or until the new location opens. There are no meetings during July and August ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The indoor SeaQuest aquarium at Woodbridge Center mall reportedly owes $381,000 in unpaid rent to its landlord, according to recent bankruptcy filings.This aquarium’s parent company, SeaQuest Holdings, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, Dec. 2nd. It cites ...
Add exotic long-lasting orchid blossoms to your indoor garden. These living bouquets provide months of beauty with minimal care. Just provide the proper growing conditions and success is sure to follow.The moth or phalaenopsis orchid is the one best adapted to your home environment, making it the ...
UNION, NJ – The source of the water main break along Morris Avenue in Union has been pinpointed after more than 24 hours of investigation.The break occurred early Tuesday morning around 7:00 in a 20-inch water pipe near the Route 22 overpass and Lowe's Shopping Center. Since then, the roadway has ...
UNION, NJ - Just because someone cannot get out and get to the library, does not mean the library cannot come to them.The Union Public Library offers a free delivery service to Union residents who are unable to leave their homes due to health-related issues. The House Calls Book Delivery Service is ...
The Kean University Board of Trustees recently named the rehearsal space in Wilkins Theatre the Ellen Arlene Brautigan ’78 Rehearsal Hall in recognition of her extraordinary generosity and dedication to the University.Brautigan, who graduated from Kean in 1978 with a degree in business, left an ...