Union County News

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Dan McGovern, a physics and calculus teacher at Governor Livingston High School for 18 years, has resigned — a move that appeared on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education agenda Wednesday night, effective June 30 — and will

KENILWORTH, NJ - On Tuesday, May 5, a day that few outside their dugout believed was possible, the Brearley Varsity Softball team delivered a performance built on grit, execution, and belief, took down Summit in a dramatic, low-scoring battle that se

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights Public Schools completed the sale of referendum bonds April 30, securing a true interest rate of 3.77% — more favorable than the 4.15% rate projected in referendum materials presented to voters.The district r

KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Choice of Beef or Chicken Gyro Platter, served with FF & a Side Greek Salad $15.50 Pan Seared Salmon, Spinach & Roasted Potatoe

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Dayton pulled away with four runs in the top of the seventh and went on to an 8-3 baseball victory over North Plainfield on Wednesday.Patrick Ferguson went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Dayton (7-12), which l

WESTFIELD, NJ – Lila Carroll broke the school record for hits in a career and Avital Kandel hit a home run and drove in two runs to help Dayton to a 7-5 softball victory over Westfield on Wednesday.Carroll went 1-for-3 with an RBI, giving her 116 hit

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — When guests arrive at the historic Levi Cory House for Steeped in History, “Boston Tea Party,” on May 17 honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, they may notice the charm of the historic home, the welcoming back porch, the shade o

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A team of fifth-grade students from Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School has advanced to the finals of the New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge for the first time in Berkeley Heights Public Schools' elementary competition history, b

UNION COUNTY, NJ –The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services’ Division on Aging recently announced that the distribution of Senior Farmers Market vouchers has officially started.Eligible seniors ages 60 and ov

LINDEN, NJ — The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12. You can bring a com

RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, May 6, Rahway High School (RHS) prom attendees participated in an engaging and informative safety presentation in partnership with the Rahway Police Department, the Elizabeth Police Department, and MADD (Mothers Agains

UNION, N.J. — The Rotary Club of Union will host its annual Eloquence Soiree on June 3 at Galloping Hill Caterers, celebrating student achievement in public speaking while honoring community leadership and educational excellence.The event, held annua

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday night to advance an ordinance authorizing the seasonal closure of Maple Street for outdoor dining, capping a lengthy and sharply divided meeting that centered on statutory authority, traffic ce

EDISON, NJ — A Union firefighter was honored for extraordinary contributions to public safety and heroic actions within the community during the recent New Jersey FMBA Valor Awards ceremony at Pines Manor.Firefighter Owen Tansey received the NJ FMBA

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Firefighters arrived in uniform. Parishioners arrived with gratitude. And on a Sunday morning, the two came together for something quietly powerful.Our Lady of Peace Church hosted a Fire Service Hero Mass on Sunday, May 3, brin

ALLENDALE, N.J. – Allendale Senior Living residents Edward and Linda Wieczorek recently marked 43 years of marriage with a vow renewal commemorating decades of love and shared memories. The day was made extra special thanks to Allendale staff members

RAHWAY, NJ — Residents and birders alike were treated to a prehistoric-looking surprise this past weekend. A sandhill crane, a bird more commonly associated with the wide-open prairies of the Midwest than the streets of Union County, was spotted

CLARK, NJ — Mrs. Nichole Naples’ preschool class at the Clark Preschool’s Discovery Site explored nature and science by planting marigold seeds. This hands-on activity allowed students to begin understanding how plants grow and what they need to surv

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Church of the Little Flower is bringing the slopes indoors this summer with Vacation Bible School 2026: Snowball Mountain Challenge, a high-energy week of faith, fun and friendship for children ages 4 through rising fifth gra