Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
October 17, 2024
UNION, NJ – Mold has been discovered in and around the Hannah Caldwell Elementary School (HCES) library, said Superintendent Gerry Benaquista in a letter to the Hannah Caldwell School community on Sunday.Benaquista said the library was immediately closed pending an investigation and testing by a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci are running in the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to build 17 new Mormon temples in the United States and around the world, naming this Union County city among those locations.This news surprised officials in Summit, a six-square-mile city of 23,000 people. The city has not ...
UNION, NJ - Union Public Library is hosting a workout designed for all fitness levels.Total Body Blast is an energy-driven, small group class that focuses on increasing strength, cardiovascular endurance, stability, and mobility. Participants will complete a wide range of upper and lower body ...
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union tax preparer admitted assisting in the preparation of fraudulent tax returns on behalf of his clients, resulting in improperly large refunds for the tax preparer’s clients, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.Emmanuel Amenyo, 59, pleaded guilty before U.S. District ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – The Union girls soccer team advanced with a 3-0 victory over Elizabeth in the second round of the Union County Tournament on Monday.Isabella Runa scored two goals for Union (7-7), which led, 1-0, at the half. Emily Filian had the other goal for the Farmers.Mikayla Astudillo made 11 ...
UNION, NJ - An ordinance that will require all new warehouses over 100,000 square feet to be solar-ready was unanimously passed at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting.The ordinance requires all new warehouses constructed in the Township of Union that are greater than 100,000 square feet ...
UNION, NJ – The Union boys soccer team advanced in the second round of the Union County Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Gov. Livingston on Monday night.George Asante scored with 25 minutes left in the first half to give the Farmers (6-8) a 1-0 lead. They extended that to a 2-0 lead before ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey announced on Monday that its founder, Kathleen DiChiara, has died.DiChiara was a resident of Summit. Her lifetime of service began in the early 1970s, when she organized the Loaves and Fishes food collection at her church in Summit. In 1975, she ...
UNION, NJ – Vote-by-Mail ballots can be returned in one of three ways: Voters can place it in one of the County secure ballot drop boxes, mail it back, or return it to the Union County Board of Elections office.Two of the drop boxes are in Union:Union Township Municipal Building, 1976 Morris ...
UNION, NJ – It was a picture perfect autumn morning on Sunday at the Township’s first Open Road event as walkers, bikers, skaters, and runners enjoyed a car-free morning on Rahway Avenue.“This is another recreational opportunity in the Township to give families, residents and visitors a chance to ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - The All-Purpose Room at the Vauxhall Branch Library was dedicated to the memory of beloved, longtime library employee Jeanette H. Shell on Saturday.Shell was born in Elizabeth in 1930 and her family moved to Vauxhall in 1937. She was educated in the Union school system and ranked ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A Union boy was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game at the September 27 Blackout victory over the University of Washington at SHI Stadium.Gabriel Soares, 16, a Children’s Specialized Hospital patient, was honored at the game with the Shining Knight of The Game, an ...
NEW JERSEY - It’s pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o’-lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care.Harvest or purchase pumpkins free of holes, cuts, and soft spots for decorating. Damaged fruit tends to rot ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Four men have been indicted for a Union death that took place in May 2024, Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly and Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced on Saturday. Jeremyh Joseph Charles, 27, Marvin Joseph Charles, 38, and Kern Charles, 65, all from Union, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County residents surrendered more than 100 firearms at voluntary gun surrender events held by law enforcement agencies Saturday, Oct. 5, which officials see as a success. The items they surrendered included “numerous handguns, rifles and shotguns, including an AK-47 rifle, ...
UNION, NJ - Thursday Night Live! is coming to Union. The live music event will be held on Stuyvesant Avenue, between Morris and Axton Avenues, on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be giant games that will entertain kids and adults alike. Attendees can stroll through local vendor ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School's September Athletes of the Month are:George AsanteTracy TranSamantha HaugCourtney LamadieuAsante, a senior, is a three-year starter and captain of the boys soccer team. He has one goal and one assist as a defenseman. His strong play is the reason the team only gave ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- After falling behind by a touchdown in the opening quarter, Union stormed back for its first football victory of the season, 35-7, over South Brunswick on Thursday night.Kamari Toney's 1-yard TD run and Greg Schifrin's extra point kick gave South Brunswick (3-4) a 7-0 lead ...
UNION, NJ – Two Union firefighters were sworn into their new rank as Captain at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night.“Tonight is a very special night,” said Deputy Mayor and Fire Commissioner Joseph Florio. “Our fire department here in Union is considered one of the best in the state, if ...
UNION, NJ – Union High School graduate Riannah Mathurin graduated from basic training for the United States Army on September 26.Mathurin attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She is now stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, for AIT training.During her JROTC time at Union ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will be hosting a bike and property auction on Saturday, October 12 in the parking lot of police headquarters, 981 Caldwell Avenue.Viewing of items begins at 9:00 a.m., with the auction beginning at 10:00 a.m. for bidding.The auction is cash only and all ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – A Union woman is among the thirteen Union County artists who have been selected as award winners in the 58th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit includes original artworks created by both professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and up, from all 21 ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team advanced in the preliminary round of the Union County Tournament with a 7-0 victory over Linden on Wednesday.Isabella Runa scored three goals for Union (6-7), which led, 4-0, at halftime.Maya Filian finished with two goals and one assist, Brielle Arnold had ...
UNION, NJ – The Union boys soccer team advanced in the first round of the Union County Tournament with an 8-0 victory over Union Catholic on Tuesday.Matheus Lopes scored two goals and had one assist for Union (4-8), which built a 5-0 lead at halftime.Yadier Yi and Jonnathan Alfano each had one goal ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Samantha Haug collected nine kills, one block and five digs to help Union to a victory over Cranford in two sets on Monday.Mary Grace Manalad led the Farmers (10-7) in assists with 24.Union Sets PlayedKBDASPAcesAlexys Belino2103000Samantha Haug29150113Marissa ...
UNION, NJ - Four Centuries in a Weekend is a Union County tradition which enables residents and visitors to travel through time and learn about the rich history of the community.Connecticut Farms Church will once again be participating in the event. Both the historic church and the cemetery will ...
Union County, NJ –- Union residents can cast their vote early, in-person for the 2024 General Election at one of two locations in Union or at one of six locations across the county. Any registered Union County voter can use any of these sites to vote in-person, by machine from Saturday, October 26 ...
Burlington, Vermont – A Union man has been charged with unlawfully transporting citizens of Ireland, who had entered the United States unlawfully, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Vermont.Tyshan Murray, 43, of Union, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin ...