Union County News

Governor Livingston girls tennis team competes in NJSIAA State Tournament on September 30. Lucia Gratson, Sara Romero, Sophie Sanchez competing.

Roselle Park girls soccer defeated Roselle Catholic 7-1 on September 26. Sophia Herrera scored 2 goals with 2 assists. Panthers earned fifth season victory.

Roselle Public Schools Board of Education reviewed Dynamic Learning Maps assessment results on September 24. District presented 90-day instructional action plan.

Roosevelt Elementary in Rahway hosted Back-to-School Night on September 28. Families met teachers, learned about programs, and connected with school staff and resources.

Rahway girls tennis defeated Arthur L. Johnson 3-2 on September 24. All Rahway singles players won. Rahway record: 3-6; Johnson record: 1-7.

Rahway High School boys varsity soccer defeated Oratory Prep 3-1 at home on September 22. Goal scorers: Carrillo, Carter, Morris. Team record: 3-4.

Rahway nonprofit I Love 2 Read held inaugural mini-golf tournament and fundraiser on September 20. Community event featured games, authors, and food vendors.

Mountainside ranked No. 17 among New Jersey's 25 safest towns on 2026 list. Only Union County town in top 25. Recognition reflects community policing efforts.

Mountainside Scout Grant Matejek built three bat boxes for his Eagle Scout project at the Elks property near Echo Lake, supporting local bat conservation.

Linden middle school volleyball team opens 2026 season undefeated at 4-0. Coach Marcda Thermitus leads team with strong fundamentals and player development.

Roselle Park's annual Multicultural and Heritage Music Festival celebrated community cultures with live music and food trucks at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park.

Berkeley Heights Board of Education voted to send GL High School student parking fee to policy committee. Motion passed 6-1. Decision on elimination pending.

Atlantic Health Overlook Summit is first in NJ to offer SetPoint System for rheumatoid arthritis. FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation device for RA patients.

Clark Department of Public Works conducting storm branch pickup today, Sept. 30. Residents must place branches at curb by morning. Follow placement guidelines.

Grover Cleveland Elementary commemorated International Day of Peace Sept. 18 with "Pinwheels for Peace" garden. K-6 students created colorful pinwheels.

Cranford Conservation Center closed Wednesdays starting Sept. 23 for 3-4 weeks. Weekend hours maintained: Saturday and Sunday 9:20 am to 3:50 pm.

Rahway Office of Emergency Management announced street closures on Sept. 29 for construction/paving. Four streets affected; motorists urged to use alternate routes.

Rahway High School boys JV soccer lost 3-2 to Oratory Prep on Sept. 22. Close match featured goals by Nicholas Doran and Jeison Cordero for Vikings.

Roselle resident Yolanda-Elise Price hosted 'When Women Grieve' panel at Community Center. Women shared stories of loss and healing journeys.