Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
November 12, 2024
UNION, NJ – A Union resident recently completed her second New York City Marathon, this time focusing on enjoying the experience of being surrounded by fellow runners and tens of thousands of supporters.“As both an endocrinologist and a mother, physical activity has always been an important part of ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will help spread some holiday cheer with “Buddy the Elf”.The Holiday Movie Matinée at AMC Mountainside 10 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. and the show begins at 10:30. AMC Mountainside 10 is located at 1021 Route 22 east.Attendees ...
UNION, NJ - Veterans, residents, township officials, and guests gathered at Town Hall on Monday for Union's annual Veterans Day ceremony. Every year, Americans come together on November 11 to honor those who have fought for our country and recognize the many sacrifices they made along the ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - Are you a baseball fan and love history? Are you perhaps a fan of Satchel Paige or the Kansas City Monarchs?The Vauxhall Branch Library is hosting a meeting with a presentation and discussion on the Negro League Baseball. The event will be held on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. The ...
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...
UNION, NJ – Members of Community Access Unlimited shared information about their mission and accomplishments with the Rotary Club of Union at a recent Rotary meeting.Bernadette Griswold and Josh Bradley of Community Access Unlimited (CAU) shared with members of the Rotary Club many of the good ...
UNION, NJ - The Union County Surrogate Mobile Office Pilot will be at the Union Senior Center on December 3 to assist with e-filing through the probate process.The presentation will educate participants on the duties and responsibilities of the Surrogate's Court. During the presentation, attendees ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Public Library has some exciting adult programming coming up, including interviewing tips and information on native plants and gardening, and organizing for the holidays. To register, click on program title below: Native Plants 101 Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. (Zoom)In ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Public Library is hosting a Toiletry Drive from November 12 to December 17. “We're looking to support our neighbors and community members in need and to provide essentials to promote a better and healthy living,” said a library official. Donated toiletry supplies should be ...
UNION, NJ - Hannah Caldwell School was unexpectedly closed on Oct. 25 due to the discovery of mold. Student classrooms have been transferred to various schools throughout the district.The Union Township Education Association (UTEA) is requesting donations to help replace lost classroom items.
UNION, NJ - Before you feast on Thanksgiving, you can take a run or walk at Union's first Turkey Trot 2 Miler on Rahway Avenue.“With the success of Open Road, where we closed one of our streets for pedestrian activities so families could come out and enjoy time without vehicular traffic, we decided ...
WARREN, NJ – Watchung Hills rallied for a 3-2 boys soccer victory over Union in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Tuesday.After trailing, 1-0, Union (8-10-1) took a 2-1 lead before halftime on goals by Matheus Lopes and Jayson Correa.But Watchung Hills (13-7) came back on ...
UNION, NJ – Results of the Nov. 5 General Election are unofficial, but preliminary results for the Township of Union Township Committee and Board of Education are:Township Committee: Incumbent Mayor Manuel Figueiredo and his running mates and incumbent Township Committee members Sandra Terrell ...
UNION, NJ – Holy Spirit Church in Union has announced a holiday concert by the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea under the direction of Father Alphonse Stephenson. The concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 971 Suburban Road. This evening will ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band will be honoring veterans at their upcoming concert on Monday, Nov. 11.The concert will be held at Livingston School, 960 Midland Blvd. beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Union Municipal Band welcomes the entire community to this patriotic concert to show the ...
This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when considering this plant but now you can find a variety of colors and flower shapes. Select the color that best suits your mood and indoor décor.Fill your home with these ...
UNION, NJ – The Rotary Club of Union is known for giving, but recently members were given the opportunity to listen to and learn from a disability advocate and United Nations representative.Priscilla Garces, an Ecuadorian-American, is a distinguished disability advocate, climate reality leader and ...
UNION, NJ – Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (HCES) parents filled the high school auditorium Friday night to hear Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista speak about the transition of 650 HCES students to other district schools after the school’s abrupt closing on Oct. 25 due to mold.Benaquista began ...
UNION, NJ – A longtime Union resident and active community member has been appointed to fill a seat on the Union County Superior Court.James B. Johnston was confirmed by the Senate earlier this week. He succeeds Judge William A. Daniel on the Union County bench.Johnston, Jeyanthi C. Rajaraman and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Leillany Molina scored two goals to lead Union to a 7-0 girls soccer victory over Plainfield on Wednesday.Maya Filian and Gabriella Gafanha each totaled one goal and one assist, and Kayla Rodrigues and Samaia Roman passed for two assists each for Union (10-9).Union ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls volleyball team defeated Colonia in three sets on Wednesday, 25-22, 23-25, 25-16.The victory gave Union a record of 15-10 on the season. Colonia is 7-16.Union Sets PlayedKBDASPAcesAlexys Belino301121000Samantha Haug3611082Marissa Jean-Baptiste36111000Hayley ...
UNION, NJ - The Rotary Club of Union recently donated $1,500 to the teachers and staff at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School in light of the recent and sudden closure of the school due to mold problems.“Due to the recent closure of the school, the teachers were without needed supplies as they had to ...
UNION, NJ – The Patriot’s Path Council Boy Scouts of America honored six individuals at their 2024 Good Scout Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening at Galloping Hill Caterers, including a Vauxhall woman and the head of Union's Senior Center.Vauxhall resident Bertha Little-Mathews was honored along ...
UNION, NJ - Once again this year, windows at local businesses around town were decked out with Halloween paintings by Union's youth.The winners of the Union Recreation Department's 2024 Halloween Window Painting Contest have been announced.5th Grade:First Place: Dylan Aponte (M.A.D.E. Stars)Second ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is holding Union County fully responsible for the entire Clark portion of a Parkway bridge, both above and below, during and after renovations to the Clark Reservoir, at Oct. 23 Union County Board ...
UNION, NJ — Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi is alerting residents of the state-wide fire ban issued by the NJDEP as of Oct. 29.The ban includes all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.“This is an important reminder for everyone to stay safe and adhere to the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Dakari Dugger's 17-yard touchdown catch-and-run on a pass from Elijah Bryant with 1:37 left in the game gave Union a 34-27 football victory over Livingston in the final game for both teams on Wednesday night.The touchdown broke a 27-27 tie and capped the Farmers' only sustained ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
UNION, NJ – A diverse range of institutions, from colleges and universities to vocational schools, military branches and career organizations, were represented at Union High School’s College and Career Fair last week.Union High School’s Counseling Department hosted the annual event to provide ...
UNION, NJ – Two prominent Union businesswomen received Certificates of Appreciation from the Rotary Club of Union at a recent Rotary Club meeting.Patty Inghilleri of Café Z and Amy Walsh of The Max Challenge were presented with certificates for their dedication to helping others.Inghilleri, who ...