Union County News

Dreyer's recalls select Outshine Fruit Bars nationwide due to glass contamination. Check batch codes on packages with best-before dates through November 2027.

Employment scams targeting job seekers proliferate on social media and job search websites. Law enforcement warns of fake postings and identity theft.

Linden Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway August 21 2026. City Government and Public Schools support families. School supplies, resources, community event.

Fanwood's Tai Cooper and Linden's Jimmy Diaz compete for Union County Clerk position. Race follows death of longtime clerk Joanne Rajoppi. Election November 3.

Linden Public Library events September 1-4 2026. Blood drive, yoga, films, toddler programs, volunteer training community activities.

Linden Public Schools ran its Extended School Year Program this summer, using personalized instruction to build academic, communication, and social skills.

Linden Police Department 2nd Annual Union County Crisis Intervention Team CIT Barbeque. Mental health crisis training, community partnership event.

Linden Public Schools welcomes new teachers August 25 2026. Soul Train celebration, Tiger mascot, staff appreciation, New Teacher Orientation.

Linden High School NJROTC Freshman Summer Orientation August 2026. 110 incoming students, drone demonstrations, leadership program. Largest NJROTC unit.

Seven candidates filed for three Linden Board of Education seats. Two teams and one independent candidate running in the November 3, 2026 election.

Linden TV free streaming platform launches. Access city council meetings, community programming 24/7 at linden-nj.gov/stream. No cable required.

Linden High School Athletic Hall of Fame nominations for Class of 2027 open now. Deadline October 1, 2026. Five categories: athletes, coaches, teams, contributors, leaders.

Tadji Braxton promoted to Lieutenant in Linden Fire Department after 21 years of service. Holds Fire Science degree from NJCU. Assigned to training.

Linden Public Schools held orientation programs for incoming sixth and ninth graders in early August before September 2 school year start.

Three Linden High School Class of 2026 graduates complete Navy ROTC indoctrination. Earn four-year full-tuition scholarships attending universities.

Linden announces autumn wellness events for seniors. Project Healthy Bones, Zumba Gold, chair aerobics, line dancing, strength training programs available.

New Jersey Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement payments begin. November 2 application deadline. Eligibility requirements and payment schedules.

Raising Cane's opens in Linden, creates 110 jobs. Louisiana chicken chain's ninth New Jersey location. School arts donation partnership.

Linden STEM Camp connects K-8 science with real-world engineering. Summer program featured robotics, Merck partnership, career exploration.