Union County News

South Plainfield defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood 28-14 in Union County football. Habe throws 2 TDs; Smith's 71-yard run seals win. Tigers 4-2.

Saturdays in Motion, a free autism program for Union County children, relocated to Boys & Girls Club of Plainfield. Sessions every other Saturday 2–5 PM.

Dayton girls tennis swept Union 5-0 on October 2. Perianayagam, Lieberman, and Dubey won singles; Pachtman/Santiago and Avraham/Awogboro-Clark swept doubles.

Plainfield student Jiuyue "Emma" Wang earned National Merit Commended Student recognition, placing her among 50,000 top scorers nationally out of 1.2 million.

Giulianna Bonacchi, a David Brearley senior, earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma, scoring 3+ on six AP exams. She joins ~27,650 students globally.

Brearley football improved to 4-1 with a 33-0 shutout victory over J.P. Stevens. Monroe Passmore rushed for 122 yards in the dominant home win.

Franklin Elementary 5th-6th graders celebrate cultural heritage through art, language, and storytelling in a classroom Heritage Celebration project.

Cranford football improved to 5-0 with a 13-12 overtime victory over Montgomery. Logan Murray scored the OT game-winner. Best start since 2021.

Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Roselle superintendent, received 2026-2027 Union County Superintendent of the Year award. He has served Roselle for 35 years.

Mountainside Monster March scarecrow competition closes TODAY, Oct. 5. Design monster scarecrows for downtown lamp posts. Prizes: $100, $50, $50.

Joseph J. Sikora, a Linden funeral director for 47 years, died Oct. 2, 2026. He led the Funeral Directors Association and was active in community service.

Deshe Landscaping volunteers to maintain Oakland Park in Springfield. Local business provides lawn care and seasonal upkeep to help reduce municipal costs.

Summit football defense earned players of the week after shutting out Watchung Hills 21-0. Team improved to 4-2 with second consecutive shutout.

Jessica Cunningham volunteers to restore youth sports in Roselle. Coach with 20 years experience launched first softball clinic in spring 2025.

Summit Fire Chief warns about lithium-ion battery charging risks during Fire Prevention Week 2026. Safe charging tips to prevent fires and explosions.

Scotch Plains' annual Rose Checchio PLAY for P.I.N.K. Walk raised $13,500 for breast cancer research. Nearly 200 participants walked October 3, 2026.

Rahway boys soccer celebrated ten seniors October 1, beating Dayton 3-1. Team hosts Westfield October 6 at 6 p.m. with strong momentum.

Westfield artist Gesine Ehlers won first place in professional mixed media at the 60th New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. Exhibition on display through November 4.

Westfield paving Windsor Avenue and Elm Street week of October 5. Multi-year program aims to repave all 100 miles of town roads by end of 2026.