Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
August 30, 2024
UNION, NJ – Hosted by the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce, the kick-off for the 13th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K was held Thursday evening at The AVE with Union Mayor Manny Figueiredo, event sponsors, Chamber members, township officials, guests, and family and friends of the event’s ...
UNION, NJ - Online video submissions are being accepted for Union's Got Talent, a fundraising event for the Union High School Performing Arts Company and the Douglas Michael Krueger Scholarship Fund. The competition, open to all Union County residents, will be conducted in three rounds: a video ...
UNION, NJ - Despite the heat, Union’s rescheduled National Night Out Against Crime event saw hundreds of residents enjoying the festivities at police headquarters on Wednesday evening. “National Night Out is a special event,” said Union Police Director Chris Donnelly. “We couldn’t let the rain ...
UNION, NJ – For the thirty-third year, Union residents and visitors celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day with a Flag Raising ceremony in front of Town Hall on Sunday afternoon. “This year marks the thirty-third anniversary of the renewal of Ukraine’s independence,” said Roman Myhal, President ...
UNION, NJ - It’s almost September, and that means it’s also … Library Card Sign Up Month! A nationwide campaign by the American Library Association (ALA), Library Card Sign-Up Month is designed to remind the community that signing up for a library card is the first step to lifelong learning and ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for our area from Wednesday August 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness to occur, especially in vulnerable populations and the elderly. On Wednesday, expect ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union High School football team will open its 2024 season under new head coach Jason Scott this Friday afternoon at Seton Hall Prep at 1 p.m. Scott was named the new head coach late last spring after Lou Grasso left Union to take the athletic director's position at Colonia High ...
UNION, NJ - "From Slavery to Freedom: Logistics of the New Jersey Underground Railroad" is a presentation planned at the Vauxhall Branch Library on Saturday, Sept. 14. Historian Alvin Q. Corbett will lead attendees in a lecture exploring how New Jersey served as a gateway for escaped slaves from ...
UNION, NJ – The kitchen in the First Presbyterian Church of Connecticut Farms received a facelift recently thanks to the work of a Union boy scout from Troop 68 working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Noah Moorman, 18, is a recent Union High School graduate. He said his project consisted of ...
UNION, NJ – More confidence and self-esteem and improved communication skills were just some of the outcomes of Union’s recent Public Speaking Class graduates. Over a six-week period, the young speakers developed communication skills, learning to maintain eye contact, how to captivate an ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on July 30, members of the Union County Lady Mudturtles were celebrating in their group chat. “It just makes me very emotional because it’s something I feel like seemed really impossible for a US ...
UNION, NJ - Calling all car, bike, and truck enthusiasts. Union's annual Car, Truck and Bike Show is set for Sunday, Oct. 6. The free family fun event has something for every gear head or casual admirer. An anticipated 2,000 attendees will have the opportunity to view over 400 vehicles ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Madison Gesualdo of Union was recently awarded a Pioneer Award worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Gesualdo is one of 50 students nationwide to receive the ...
UNION, NJ – Beginning this school year, Union students will have free access to live online tutoring at no cost to the schools, students or families. The Union School District has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...
KUTZTOWN, PA-- Kevin Percy of Union will enter Kutztown University in the fall as the newest member of the Golden Bear family. The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Comprising four colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts - Kutztown ...
UNION, NJ - New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Eligibility for the program is set by several factors, ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
UNION, NJ - Some lucky individual purchased a New Jersey Mega Millions lottery ticket in Union, which turned out to be worth $1,000,000. The ticket was purchased at the Basic Food Mart at 498 Chestnut Street. The drawing was held on Aug. 16. The Union ticket was among 10 Lottery Draw Games ...
UNION, NJ - September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Mary LaMar, founder and Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey, will discuss what Sickle Cell disease is, the symptoms, causes, and how it is treated. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell ...
CAMDEN, NJ – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier from Union has been convicted of bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Emerson Pavilus, 49, was convicted on Aug. 15, 2024, on all three counts of an indictment charging him with ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Echo Lake dog park in Mountainside is closed to the public through January 2025 as the county works on a project there that includes a new pavilion, replacing the fences and gates and other improvements. An announcement on the county website states the closure is “to ...
UNION, NJ - Soul House 2024 will be held at Biertuempfel Park on Sept. 7. Event hosts, Roxanne Shante, DJ Cool V, and Kia Stewart, have planned an afternoon and evening of music and food. Live performances by Ladies of Skyy will perform their iconic hits, “Here’s to You”, “Call Me” and “Let’s ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – There are five locations in Union County, including one in Union, that have been selected for those wishing to cast their vote early, in-person for the 10th Congressional District Special General Election. Any registered Union County voter can use any of these sites to vote ...
UNION, NJ - To honor those lost in the 9/11 attacks, Union will host a Freedom Bike Ride on Sunday, Sept. 8, and the Annual Remembrance Ceremony/Patriot Day Commemoration will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The bike ride will begin in front of the Union Fire Department headquarters, 1 Bond ...
UNION, NJ – Beginning Monday, democrats from all around the country will gather in Chicago for their once-every-four-year convention. Among them will be three delegates from Union. Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo, Township Committeewoman Patricia Guerra-Frazier, and County Commissioner Michele ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...
UNION, NJ – The voter registration deadline for the September 17th 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Wednesday, August 28. The state is hosting a Special Election in the 10th Congressional District to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Congressman Donald ...
UNION, NJ - Two new businesses in town, Nova's Coffee Shop and Restaurant, and Mr. Marco's Pizzeria, held their grand opening celebrations with family, friends and township officials on Wednesday. "Another wonderful restaurant to add to the culinary tapestry in Union," said Union Mayor Manuel ...
UNION, NJ – A Union High School graduate and current Rutgers University student has been named one of two Featured Baton Twirlers at Rutgers this fall. Gianna Viola is the third consecutive Union High School twirler to achieve the honor. Viola, who is a junior at Rutgers, is studying dance and ...