Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
January 29, 2026
UNION, NJ - Fourth grade students at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School recently participated in a student council election, taking on leadership roles such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.Under the guidance of David Shaw, Principal, and Vice Principal Gina McDowell, the ...
UNION, NJ — The Union School District has become the first district in New Jersey to pilot a new technology aimed at limiting student cellphone use during the school day, aligning with a recently signed state law requiring schools to restrict phone use for students in grades six through 12 ...
With a few weeks left, Union County is close to achieving its goal for the 2025-2026 season of its deer management program.The county has so far harvested 161 deer, according to Union County Spokesperson Kelly Martins. The county’s goal is to harvest between 180 to 200 deer, Martins said. For the ...
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA - Isabella Viruet, a Nursing from Union is among the 1,965 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Fall 2025 semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university's provost and vice president ...
UNION, NJ - Enjoy some local music as the Township of Union Recreation Department presents the Union Municipal Band Concert: "Winter Winds." This is a free event and open to the public.When: Monday, February 9, 2026Time: 7:30 p.m.Where: Livingston School (960 Midland Blvd)Calling All Musicians: ...
UNION, NJ — A new message board now stands at the Roselle Park Community Garden, thanks to the efforts of a Roselle Park Boy Scout from Union’s Troop 68 who completed the project as part of his journey to Eagle Scout.An Eagle Court of Honor was held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, emergency ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union School District announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, due to expected snow accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. All district activities, including athletic games and practices, have also been canceled.The closure comes as New ...
UNION, NJ — Union officials are urging residents to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to impact the area this weekend.The storm is forecast to begin Saturday night and continue through early Monday morning. Meteorologists are predicting heavy, wet snow, occasionally mixing with sleet ...
UNION, NJ — Union scored the last nine points of the game over the final 1:15 of the fourth quarter to rally for a 53-49 boys basketball victory over Hillside on Thursday.It was the 10th consecutive victory for Union (14-1), which trailed, 49-44, after a 3-pointer by Hillside's Joel Binns with 1:33 ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
NEW PALTZ, NY -- SUNY New Paltz is proud to congratulate Kira Horne of Union for being named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. Well done!Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As temperatures drop below freezing, local animal-welfare officials and veterinarians urge residents to bring pets indoors whenever possible. Cold exposure can lead to hypothermia and frostbite, and the American Veterinary Medical Association notes that winter conditions can be ...
UNION, NJ – On Senior Night, Union continued its successful season with a 60-17 victory over Roselle Park on Wednesday.The victory improved the Farmers' record to 11-1.106 Roselle Park Jake Appello (RP) — Technical Fall (17-2) 3:17 Cristian Hargrove (U)113 Union Alexander Guevara ...
UNION, NJ — A musical production featuring an all-alumni cast and creative team is coming to Union’s DMK Black Box Theater, bringing former Union High School Performing Arts Center (UHSPAC) performers back to the town where many of them first discovered their love for theatre.The production, I Love ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Wisnalie Joseph scored 20 points to lead Union to a 51-37 girls basketball victory over Kent Place on Wednesday.Joseph pulled down six rebounds and led Union (8-3) with five steals.Tahirah Greenwood finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks for ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township of Union formally designated January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month during its most recent committee meeting.Township Committeeman Manuel Figueiredo said human trafficking remains one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises worldwide, preying on ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Union held Summit to fewer than 10 points in each quarter and built a nine-point lead by halftime on its way to a 42-27 boys basketball victory over the Hilltoppers Tuesday night.Sophomore guard Elijah Cortes-Sosa scored 15 points and handed out four assists for Union (13-1), which ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls basketball team built a 19-point halftime lead on its way to a 53-14 victory over Hillside on Tuesday.Tahirah Greenwood scored 18 points for Union (7-3), which outscored Hillside, 16-4, in the second quarter to take a 27-8 lead. Greenwood also came up with three ...
READING, PA - Patricia Falar of Union is one of 784 students to earn the honor of being named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester while studying Occupational Therapy."Congratulations to every student who earned a place on the Dean's List this past semester. This ...
UNION, NJ — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Township of Union, in partnership with the American Theater Group (ATG), hosted “The Legacy Continues: Celebrating the Words and Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” on Monday at the DMK Black Box Theater in the Union Arts ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Township Historical Society is hosting their annual Winter Open House at the Caldwell Parsonage on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m.Visit highlights include educational activities for children, marching with a musket like a militia member, and learning how the British invasion ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The combination of a poised backcourt, a big man with a knack for relentlessly controlling the boards, a defense that contests every pass and every shot, and an admittedly indignant chip on their collective shoulders has made the Union boys basketball team almost unbeatable so far ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School recently welcomed Teen Truth for a powerful grade-level assembly led by the UHS Counseling Department through the New Jersey School-Based Mental Health Grant on January 14. The assembly, presented by motivational speaker Brandon McCall, focused on helping students ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
RAHWAY, NJ – Union built a 15-point lead by halftime and went on to a 63-37 boys basketball victory over Rahway on Thursday.Reed Flood scored 16 points and came down with eight rebounds for Union (11-1), which outscored Rahway, 17-6, in the third quarter to open a 44-18 advantage.Elijah Cortes and ...
UNION, NJ – Amiyah Louis-Jiles scored 18 points to lead Union to a 48-42 girls basketball victory over Kent Place on Thursday.Louis-Jiles came down with six rebounds and passed for two assists for the Farmers (6-3), who outscored Kent Place, 15-11, in the fourth quarter.Kiziah Morgan led Union in ...
ANGOLA, IND -- Yida Zhou of Union completed requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the Fall 2025 semester.Zhou earned a degree in Master of Science in Business Analytics at Trine.Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential ...
Paper Mill PlayhouseBegins Rehearsals for ReimaginedCome From Away MILLBURN, NJ – JANUARY 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week forCome From Away, ...