Union News
By MATT KADOSH
October 7, 2024
NEWARK — The fire chief at the helm during the Port Newark blaze that killed two firefighters in July 2023 has retired – the latest in a series of senior fire department personnel to leave.Rufus L. Jackson, who was subsequently promoted to assistant public safety director, leaves the Newark Public ...
UNION, NJ – Once again, the Union Township Historical Society will participate in Union County's "Four Centuries in a Weekend" at the Caldwell Parsonage on October 19 and 20.Rev. James Caldwell, portrayed by Meridoc Burkhardt, will greet visitors to the museum on Saturday. His appearance is made ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Ryan Turner scored three touchdowns and Ridge rushed for more than 400 yards in a 49-7 football victory over Union on Friday night.Turner gained 157 yards and two touchdowns on only four carries, and he caught one pass from quarterback Connor McLachlan for 47 yards and another ...
UNION, NJ – Isabella Runa scored three goals to lead Union to a 5-0 girls soccer victory over Rahway on Thursday.Maya Filian finished with one goal and one assist and Kailey Houston scored a goal for the Farmers (4-7), who led, 3-0, at halftime.Sofia Couto passed for an assist and Mikayla Astudillo ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Recreation Department is sponsoring a food drive during October in support of Tackling Hunger Month, a nationwide initiative dedicated to supporting families in need. Over 33 million Americans — one in six — struggle with food insecurity, unsure of where their next meal will ...
UNION, NJ – Niche, the nationwide school ranking platform, has released its 2025 K-12 School and District rankings. Union Public Schools were listed at #154 out of 243 in New Jersey. Niche gave the Township of Union Public Schools an overall grade of B. The district scored a B- for academics, a B ...
UNION, NJ - Union residents were treated to coffee, specialty drinks, pastries and donuts outside the Union Police Department headquarters on Wednesday morning in celebration of National Coffee with a Cop Day.“It’s always good anytime we can interact with the community,” said Union Sgt. Mike ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls tennis team came away with a 5-0 girls tennis victory over Roselle on Tuesday.Union (6-5) won every set but one on the afternoon.First Singles Mikaela Catuncan (U)66 Myriam Laurent (R)00 Second Singles Olamma Ikwu (U)66 Briana Frasilus (R)00 First Doubles Adaugo ...
UNION, NJ – Union High School 17- and 18-year-old students had the opportunity recently to register to vote through a registration event at the school.Sponsored by the National Association of University Women, Inc., and the Concerned Citizens of Vauxhall and Vicinity, eligible students with ...
UNION, NJ – The Dunkin’ on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union held a grand re-opening on Saturday at their refurbished location near Oakland Avenue.“We came to this location 22 years ago,” said owner Depak Patel. “You can see that our investment isn’t just for the sake of investment, but to bring new life ...
MANCHESTER, NH -- Patricia Leon of Union has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are ...
UNION, NJ - Your mail-in ballots have arrived!Part 1 of TAPinto's Voting Series: What You Should Know About VotingVote by Mail: If you've already selected vote-by-mail, you should be receiving your ballot in the mail right now. Fill out your ballot and be sure it's postmarked by 8 p.m. election ...
UNION, NJ -- The New Providence boys soccer team scored one goal in each half and went on to a 2-0 victory over Union on Monday.Matthew Schmidt scored both goals for the Pioneers (6-2), giving him 11 goals for the season and 22 for his career.Rudy Muller and Michael Henry each had assists for New ...
UNION, NJ – Over 450 runners and walkers took part in the Union’s 13th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run on Sunday morning, beginning at the Union High School field.The rain held out just long enough to get the 5k in. “I am happy it is dry,” said Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce Executive ...
UNION, NJ - Interested in law enforcement? Want to see what it's like to be a police officer in Union? The Union Police Department is offering an Active Participant Training Program on Wednesday, October 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants in the Law Enforcement Active Participant ...
UNION, NJ – Students and staff walked laps around the back of Battle Hill Elementary School on Friday in an effort to raise money in the fight against childhood cancer.The Battle Hill School team raised close to $2,000 through the Alex’s Lemonade Stand “Battle Hill Team” website. Throughout the ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present their free Fall concert on Monday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.The concert will be held in the Hannah Caldwell School Auditorium, 1120 Commerce Avenue. Some selections will include “Our Glorious Flag”, “Melancholy ...
UNION, NJ -- When Mike Lukaszewski kicked a 25-yard field goal with 1:36 to go in the second quarter to break a tie, little did anyone at Cooke Field in Union realize that the boot would hold up as the points that decided the game.But both teams bore down and neutralized each other defensively ...
Matted down, grassy trails in the lawn and missing bark on trees and shrubs in late winter and early spring might be when you first become aware of voles in your landscape. Fall is an important time to protect plants from damage. Voles are herbivores actively feeding on plants, seeds, bulbs, and ...
UNION, NJ – Isabella Runa scored three goals and assisted on another to pace Union to an 8-0 girls soccer victory over Hillside on Thursday.Emily Filian finished with one goal and two assists for Union (3-6), which had a 6-0 lead at halftime.Somaia Roman and Brielle Arnold each had one goal and one ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
UNION, NJ – Union police foiled a burglar’s plan as he was confronted in mid-theft inside a business on Route 22 early this morning.At just after 5:00 Thursday morning, Union officers responded to the Kush Smoke Shop at 1767 Rt. 22 West. The business’ front door was shattered and police observed a ...
DELAWARE, OH - Evan Guein of Union graduated this summer from Ohio Wesleyan University. Guein earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.At Ohio Wesleyan, Guein majored in Management Economics .Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Paris in August, returned to her alma mater on Tuesday for the unveiling of another Olympic banner highlighting her latest ...
UNION, NJ – Union School Board member Mary Lynn Williams will be stepping down from her role on the Board of Education as of Sept. 20, Board President Chastity Santana announced at the Sept. 17 Board of Education meeting.“The last eight years have been absolutely amazing,” said Williams. “I never ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Union's girls soccer team scored its second victory of the season on Tuesday, defeating Kent Place, 1-0.Maya Filian scored five minutes into the game for the Farmers (2-6), and Mikayla Astudillo did the job in goal, posting seven saves for Union.Union outshot Kent Place, 10-7.
UNION, NJ - Union's Senior Center Flu Clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Registration is not required. For more information, call 908-851-8507 or email mgapas@uniontownship.com or nrodriguez@uniontownship.com.The Union Senior Center is located at 652 Rahway Avenue.
UNION, NJ – The Union girls tennis team breezed to a 5-0 victory over Linden on Tuesday afternoon.Union improved to 4-5 on the season. Linden is 1-9.First Singles Nkechi Okafor (U)61 Olivia Pudelko (L)00 Second Singles Tracy Tran (U)66 Hannah Valverde (L)00 Third Singles Mikaela Catuncan ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Paris in August, returned to her alma mater on Tuesday for the unveiling of another Olympic banner highlighting her latest ...
UNION, NJ – A Union woman was among five long-time puppy raisers honored with an induction into the “The Seeing Eye 21 Club”, a special honor for volunteers who have raised at least 21 Seeing Eye puppies. Pam Heady has been a volunteer with The Seeing Eye for over 20 years. “It’s an awesome ...