Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
September 12, 2024
UNION, NJ – A special guest speaker at Battle Hill Elementary School Wednesday morning gave a first-hand account to third- and fourth-grade students of his experience at the World Trade Center site on September 11, 2001.“It was a crazy day,” said Principal Mark Hoyt describing the terrorist attacks ...
UNION, NJ – Union residents may notice reduced water pressure or discolored water as routine flushing has begun in the area, according to New Jersey American Water (NJAW).Beginning on Wednesday and continuing until October 30, NJAW crews will begin routine flushing of the water distribution system ...
UNION, NJ – Members of Union’s Fire and Police Departments, residents, and township officials gathered in front of Fire Department headquarters Wednesday morning in remembrance of the September 11 terror attack victims.At 8:46, the exact time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls tennis team won for the second time this season, defeating Plainfield, 4-1, on Tuesday afternoon.Union is 2-3. Plainfield's record is 1-2. First Singles Stephany Caluna (P)66 Nkechi Okafor (U)42 Second Singles Tracy Tran (U)66 Arianna Sanchez (P)00 Third ...
UNION, NJ – Members of the Union High School Key Club, an organization focused on community service and leadership development, had a busy summer volunteering around the township and beyond.Key Club members volunteered with community leaders and organizers, including the Great Rule Lodge in ...
UNION, NJ - As usual, Union has big plans to celebration Halloween.The Annual Big Trunk or Treat and the Haunted Halloween Food Truck Fest are both scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.Annual Big Trunk or Treat:On-line vehicle registrations are being accepted. Click HERE to register. There is a ...
UNION, NJ – Union held their annual Freedom Bike Ride on Sunday morning commemorating and remembering the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.Beginning at fire headquarters, about 120 cyclists joined the roundtrip ride to the Echo Lake Park Memorial Site in Mountainside and back. The 10-mile ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is transferring ownership of a psychiatric facility in Berkeley Heights to the private company that owns the larger hospital it is contained within.Staff members at Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital spoke at the Wednesday, Sept. 4 county commissioner board meeting ...
UNION, NJ - Union firefighters battled an attic fire on Remmos Avenue Friday night, said Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi.Firefighters arrived at 839 Remmos Avenue to find a ‘well-involved’ attic fire. Ricciardi said firefighters brought the fire under control, ventilated the home, and searched the ...
UNION, NJ – A woman and her dog were struck by a vehicle on Springfield Avenue very early Saturday morning.According to Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi, the woman was apparently walking her dog at just before 1 a.m. when she and the dog were struck near 2062 Springfield Avenue in Vauxhall.Ricciardi ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Jackson Jankowicz scored two touchdowns to lead Hillsborough to a 21-14 football victory over Union on Friday night.Union (0-2) took a 7-0 lead on a 70-yard touchdown pass from O'Malley King to Elijah Greene before Hillsborough came back to tie the game, 7-7, in the second ...
UNION, NJ – Over two-hundred-and-fifty of Union’s older adults enjoyed an end-of-summer barbeque at the Senior Center Friday afternoon.“This is another great event,” said Deputy Mayor Joe Florio. “Our seniors are the best. It’s a great day in Union.”“Our annual barbeque is really a grassroots ...
It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care.Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor the amount of sunlight different areas receive throughout the day and at various times of the year.
VAUXHALL, NJ - A virtual United Nations of women, members of Cocomama hail from around the globe gathering their influences from far and wide.Salsa, soul, R&B, Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz are among the items on the menu whenever they hit the stage. The performance will be held at the Vauxhall ...
UNION, NJ - A defensive driving class will be offered at the Union Senior Center on Thursday, October 17.The AARP Smart Driver Safety Course costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. The defensive driving instructor will be Amos A. Britton. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Union ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls tennis team came out on the short end of a 3-2 decision to Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon.Nkechi Okafor and Tracy Tran won at first singles and second singles for the Farmers (0-2). Elizabeth is 2-1.First Singles Nkechi Okafor (U)66 Destiny Dubreide (E)00 Second ...
NEWARK – Two well-known philanthropists in Newark, and one key social services provider in the city, recently joined together for a TAPinto Roundtable focusing on the ways in which they are directly impacting the lives of those in need.The panel included Mary Ellen Harris, the president of the ...
UNION, NJ - Following a rigorous process, under the direction of Police Director Christopher Donnelly and the department's Accreditation Team, the Township of Union’s Police Department remains an accredited New Jersey law enforcement agency.“It is indeed a pleasure to represent the New Jersey ...
UNION, NJ – Hundreds of Union teachers, staff and school district administrators began the new school year on Tuesday morning at a kick-off meeting at the high school with a focus on investing in the district’s culture.“It’s an exciting day,” said Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. “We will be ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Soul House Music Festival is just a few days away.The festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 from 2 to 10 p.m. at Biertuempfel Park. The event, hosted by the township and DJ Cool V, will showcase performances by Ladies of Skyy, Jon Pierce, Terry Hunter Ameer Brooks, DJ Paul ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...
UNION, NJ - In celebration of Hispanic History Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Vauxhall Branch Library is hosting a special presentation: The 350+ Year Evolution of Salsa. Jose Obando will lead an immersive experience on the development and evolution of Salsa. He will discuss ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — On Wednesday, August 28, the nonprofit organization Community Access Unlimited (CAU) held its inaugural T.eat.ch Café graduation ceremony, along with a ribbon cutting for its newly constructed kitchen and dining area, at its headquarters at 80 W. Grand St. in Elizabeth. Eleven ...
MILLBURN, NJ — It was a regular Sunday at Goldberg’s World Famous Deli when Adam Sandler, his wife Jackie and their youngest daughter Sunny arrived. Owner Chris Kurzyna shared, “They came in and walked up to Yvonne (my wife) and she gasped in surprise and let out a WOW! She thought she was keeping ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s mayor and township committee members honored those students who were selected as winners of the township's essay content about the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of our 250th Birthday of the United States essay ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School opened its doors to the incoming Class of 2028 for their annual Freshman Orientation program on Thursday. Organized by the Union High School Counseling Department, students were able to attend various sessions related to different topics. "The overall goal for the ...
UNION, NJ – Union police officers participated in a vehicle pursuit Friday evening, ending at the Linden Municipal Airport with the apprehension of three suspects. According to police, Union officers located a BMW x3 that had been stolen from town earlier in the day. When found, the vehicle was ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Union High School football team had about as difficult an assignment as a program can have for Jason Scott's first game as the Farmers' head coach. Union went on the road against perennial powerhouse Seton Hall Prep and lost, 34-0, on opening day Friday ...
CLARK, NJ — The county has revised its plans for a recreation area on the Clark Reservoir, a project that residents in the vicinity had asked officials to scale back. Features including an electric train for children, a carousel and an ice skating rink were removed from the revised plans based ...
UNION, NJ – Union police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run on Thursday night, leaving a pedestrian in critical condition. Police say officers responded to Stuyvesant Avenue and Pleasant Parkway at about 8:45 Thursday night with a report of a ...