Union News
By WILL DIGRANDE
July 6, 2024
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union celebrated the Fourth of July with a bang on Thursday evening in Biertuempfel Park. The night featured a live musical concert, a number of food trucks offering refreshments, and a fireworks spectacular to cap it off. Hundreds attended from the Union area and ...
UNION, NJ — Here comes the sun. Union is under a heat advisory from Friday, July 5 at noon until Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said. Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees are expected. A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will help cool off Union residents with their "Big Ice Cream Social" at the iconic Magic Fountain Union Creamery. The annual Big Ice Cream Social will be held on Monday, July 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Union police officers will be helping residents beat ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - The Annual Back to School Drive, hosted by the Concerned Citizens of Vauxhall and Vicinity Civic Association and First Baptist Church of Vauxhall, will be held on Saturday, July 20, at the First Baptist Church of Vauxhall. Last years back to school event saw over 1,000 ...
UNION, NJ - Union's seniors were treated to a morning of entertainment on Monday, as the Union Elks hosted a Senior Fun Day as part of the Union Township Active Retirees' Monday Day Club. More than 90 attendees took part in various outdoor games and dancing during the event, which also included ...
Union County, NJ —Union seniors and their caregivers are invited to visit their local 'ASK' services kiosk this July at the Union Public Library. This service provides an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Union baseball program, which just completed its first spring under new varsity coach Lou Clemente, is playing in a summer league for the first time. The Farmers entered the High School Developmental League as a way to keep the team together over the summer to teach, build ...
UNION -- Historian, author, and New Jersey native Al Frazza's new coffee table book, "The Past Still Present – Revolutionary War New Jersey Photos" takes a look at the state's important role in the American War for Independence. The book includes photos of Union and hundreds of locations he ...
UNION, NJ - Stache Barbershop partnered with Union's Community Policing Bureau to offer free haircuts/fades, eyebrow waxing and manicures for sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade Union students on June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to kick off the summer. Many children happily climb into the salon ...
Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals' lives and their contribution to high mortality rates.
Social media has become an integral part of daily life in the digital age, especially for the younger generation. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook provide endless content streams, encouraging connectivity and creativity, but they also present significant mental health ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The commissioner board authorized the 2024-2025 hunt of white-tailed deer, for a cost not to exceed $20,000, at its June 5 meeting. Its cost has increased from last year’s hunt, which was authorized in July 2023 for a cost not to exceed $17,500. The annual deer management ...
UNION, NJ - In celebration of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Township of Union will host a jazz fundraiser at Mambo Cuban Restaurant and Lounge on July 24. All proceeds of the event will benefit the programs and events of the township's Disabilities and Mental ...
UNION, NJ - Union celebrated Portuguese culture last Friday and Saturday, as the Portuguese American Civic Association (PACA) hosted its annual Portugal Day weekend festival. The two-day affair was held at the PACA headquarters, located behind the Knights of Columbus building on Jeannette ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center is hosting a Basic Computer Training class beginning Monday, July 22. Sessions will be instructed by Barry Schutle. At the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. sessions, participants will learn: How to set up and use email Using the mouse, keyboard, and ...
UNION, NJ – Voters in Union will begin to receive sample ballots for the Special Congressional Primary Election, which are set to be mailed today, Friday, June 28. Voters in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District reside Union, Cranford, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden (part), Roselle, ...
UNION, NJ – Eleven Union schools principals and/or vice principals will be transferred following the approval of the transfers at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting. Four of the township’s elementary schools will see a change in leadership with principal transfers: Tom Matthews, ...
POMFRET, CT - Ehijie Ehikioya of Union, from the Class of 2026, was named to the Spring 2024 High Honors list at Pomfret School. To achieve this level of distinction, Ehijie earned a grade point average of at least 3.670 and received no grade lower than a B+. Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is ...
ALLENTOWN, PA - A resident of Union, New Jersey, Rachelle Montilus graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. - Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Theatre Major and Media and Communication Major. On Sunday, May 19, 465 members of Muhlenberg's Class of 2024, along with their families, their friends and ...
UNION, NJ – The 2024 - 2025 Township of Union School calendar was unanimously approved by the school board at a recent board meeting. According to the calendar, school is set to begin Thursday, September 5, with an early dismissal. The last day of school is scheduled for Thursday, June ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, rhizomes, or whole plants. Seeds can be carried in by the wind, birds, and other animals, or on the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Sydney McLaughlin begins her quest to make her third U.S. Olympic Team on Thursday, June 27, in the 400 hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Sydney is the world record holder (50.68) and defending Olympic champion (51.46) in the event. McLaughlin, who grew up in Dunellen and ...
UNION, NJ - A resolution to appoint a new assistant superintendent in the Union schools was approved unanimously at the Tuesday night School Board meeting. Dr. Jose Rodriguez will begin his term as assistant superintendent of schools in Union effective on or about August 26. The resolution ...
UNION, NJ – Union police, fire, rescue squad responders, Catholic school teachers and others were recognized on Monday at the annual Shield Awards presented by the Knights of Columbus, Council #4504. Being honored this year were: William Young – Union Police Department Cody Mendoza-Ryals ...
UNION, NJ - It's always a good time at Union's Girl's Night Out celebration. This year's event is scheduled for Friday, August 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. in Union Center. The event will include a photo booth, giveaways, a beer garden, workshops, a glitter bar, food tastings, and a live performance ...
CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey is home again. After getting fresh coats of paint on its hull and other maintenance in the Philadelphia shipyard dry dock, the Camden tourist attraction on Thursday was pushed up the river by tugboats and reunited in the early afternoon with its berth on the ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA - American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, is proud to announce that 470 students have earned a place on the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. These full-time students have attained GPAs ranging from 3.3 to 4.0. AIC applauds the dedication and achievements of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit organization which holds an easement that limits uses of portions of the Clark Reservoir, reached a settlement on June 4 in a legal dispute over the county’s application to the Department of Environmental ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Melissa Sousa of Union graduated from Hofstra University in May 2024, earning a degree in Law. Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take ...