UNION, NJ — While other towns in the area canceled their parades, the township of Union Veteran’s Alliance Memorial Day Parade said it would carry on, rain or shine. Sure…
Union’s Memorial Day Parade beats the rain
Rain cancels Memorial Day Parade, moves it inside Cranford Community Center
CRANFORD, NJ — Due to inclement weather, the Memorial Day Parade was canceled. The Memorial Day ceremony was moved inside the Cranford Community Center at 220 Walnut Ave. All were…
Jonathan Dayton High School softball team makes the states
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The goal for the Jonathan Dayton High School softball team this week is simple: Three more home wins in three days and another trophy will be hoisted.…
Union County baseball teams make the states
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The best Group 1 baseball in the state may reside in Union County. Since 2009, Group 1 schools David Brearley, Roselle Park, Jonathan Dayton and New…
Rahway requests resident insights in arts audience survey
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway is conducting a survey to better understand audience interest in arts and cultural events. The brief survey has fewer than 20 questions and audience participation is…
Oak Knoll School selects next Upper School Division head
SUMMIT, NJ — Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child has selected Laura Hollenbaugh as the next Upper School Division head of the school’s all-girls 7-12 middle and high school.…
UCNJ scholar-athlete wins NJCAA Region XIX Golf Championship
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ student-golfer Patrick Murray won the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX Golf Championship on Tuesday, May 14, at the Ash…
May Student of the Month is named
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Students of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park funded in part by a grant from the Rotary Foundation. This…
Temple hosts membership appreciation concert featuring ‘The Great American Songbook’
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, May 5, Temple Sha’arey Shalom, of Springfield, hosted a membership appreciation concert. The program featured pianist/vocalist/composer Gary Negbaur in a keyboard based lecture/performance on the…
Casa Del Rey launches new restaurant: Casa Del Rey Kitchen
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Casa Del Rey, a cherished landmark for special events in the heart of New Jersey, has announced the grand opening of its new restaurant, Casa Del…
‘Afternoon Tea with a “Weird NJ” Twist’ presented
KENILWORTH, NJ — “Afternoon Tea with a ‘Weird NJ’ Twist” was recently presented at the Kenilworth Veterans Center. The event was offered to benefit the Oswald J. Nitschke House museum…
UCNJ celebrates more than 700 graduates at spring commencement
CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ hosted its spring commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, at the college’s Cranford Campus. There were…
Springfield Farmers Market opens early this year
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Farmers Market opened on Monday, May 20. The Farmers Market operates at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn, 66 Mountain Ave. The two featured vendors…
Union County invites students to unleash their creativity
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite all middle and high schools to participate in the 2024 Fairy…
Lou Grasso Jr. steps down as head coach of the Farmers
UNION, NJ — How to become a family, caring about each other, putting the team first, being there for the players, becoming a positive role model and going out and,…
Second-seeded Jonathan Dayton wins first-ever UCT softball championship
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Perhaps the only improbable conclusion to an unprecedented championship-game matchup would be that both teams would produce home runs in their final at-bats. Second-seeded Jonathan Dayton High…
Polnariev selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Fellowship
CRANFORD, NJ — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced on Wednesday, April 17, that Dr. Bernard Polnariev, Vice President for Administrative Services at UCNJ Union College of Union County,…
Governor Livingston baseball wins the UCT in high-scoring seventh
UNION, NJ – Owners of what seemed like a slim three-run advantage from the top of…
Union County softball wraps up the season with UCT
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Whichever team is able to go 3-0 this week, weather permitting in…
Union County Tournament baseball continues this week
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Surprises, surprises, surprises. It was no lock that if you were home…
Summit boys lacrosse looking toward UCT championship game
SUMMIT, NJ — If top-seeded Westfield High School and then second-seeded Summit High School win in…
As everyone is about to be seeded, UCT softball may be up for grabs
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With one week to go before the beginning of the softball Union…
Union County baseball is ready to be seeded for UCT
UNION COUNTY, NJ — This is a year where any of a number of teams, again…
Local boxers to compete in Greenland on May 4
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A group of local amateur boxers will get their first taste of…
Union County baseball roundup before the UCT gets seeded
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Before the baseball Union County Tournament gets seeded and Cranford High School…
Summit to host Oak Knoll girls lacrosse
SUMMIT, NJ — One of the best high school sports rivalries, not only in Union County…
Governor Livingston baseball improves to 7-0
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – If the weather cooperates and the Governor Livingston High School baseball team…
Diskin has dominating win against visiting Scotch Plains-Fanwood
BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Matt Diskin was dealing immediately. Three up and three down in the top…
Jonathan Dayton leads UCC softball with 7-0 record
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A big four-game week for the Jonathan Dayton High School softball team continues…
Cranford baseball coach gets 500th victory
CRANFORD, NJ — It was an eventful initial week for the Cranford Cougars. First came a…
Governor Livingston baseball off to a 3-0 start
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Not getting too excited about a win in baseball is just as…