Union County News

Dayton boys soccer opened its season with a 3-3 tie against Union Catholic after rallying from a 2-1 deficit and playing two overtime periods.

Mountainside PAL flag football players and families attended Rutgers' season opener against UMass, a tradition organized by program manager Chris Delzotti to celebrate friendship and Big Ten football.

Arthur L. Johnson boys soccer varsity and JV teams lost their season openers to Elizabeth 3-0. Goalie Patrick Lewis had seven saves for the Crusaders.

Summit boys soccer opens its season with a 2-1 win over Rahway. Senior Captain Maxim Kalinichenko and Junior Cruz Romano scored in the first half.

Patriot Way redevelopment nears completion in Springfield. Historic bell installed; exterior done, interior construction moving quickly toward completion.

Union Catholic volleyball defeats Bloomfield 2-1 in season opener comeback. Capati serves 25 points; Taylor 11 kills; Burke 13 assists in road victory.

Rahway dedicates River Front Park mural September 2, celebrating cultural identity and heritage. Muralist John Lewis, waterfront location, garden enhancement.

Union Catholic boys soccer opens season with 3-3 tie against Dayton. Goalkeeper Angelo Armenti makes 14 saves. Santiago Wilson scores twice; Pearson adds one.

Rahway girls varsity volleyball defeats New Providence in straight sets, 25–21 and 25–23. Head Coach Lashelle Bunion's team improves to 2-1 on season.

Cecilia Galindo, Cranford-raised painter, exhibits lifetime of work at The Artist Framer. Impressionist-influenced paintings and abstract works now on display.

Carteret receives $9.6M federal grant for third ferry. Terminal construction milestone reached August 27. Service to benefit Rahway, Woodbridge commuters.

Union Catholic girls tennis defeats Union 4-1 with strong singles and doubles performances. Moritz, Salariya win singles; team sweeps doubles to 4-2 record.

Union Catholic boys soccer defeats New Providence 5-4 in dramatic comeback. Santiago Wilson scores game-winner on penalty kick with four minutes left.

Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital receives first-time U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital recognition. Ranked #3 in NJ, #13 Mid-Atlantic.

Rahway freshman volleyball falls in close home opener against New Providence in three sets. Tapia and Adekoya lead with strong serving and defensive plays.

Teddy Grossi, 99, receives 2026 Senior of Distinction award. WWII and Korean War veteran, union leader, cancer survivor living in Mountainside for 26 years.

Union Catholic gymnastics defeats South Brunswick 95.8–87.625 in season opener. Lorena Fajardo leads with 35.575 all-around score; 9.0 floor exercise.

Arthur L. Johnson High School marching band fall competition schedule 2026. First competition September 19 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Finals at TCNJ November 1.

The New Providence Borough Council honors local resident Christopher Wozinski for winning a gold medal at the Special Olympics.