Union County News

Gov. Livingston beat South Plainfield 14 to 7 on Saturday, Oct. 17, as junior Elijah Garcia rushed for a career high 211 yards in the Berkeley Heights win.

Ivy Paschkes restored the 18th century herb garden at Springfield’s Cannon Ball House as her Eagle Scout project, with help from 16 kids and 5 adults.

Dayton clinched first place in the Freedom Gold Division with a 28 to 20 win over previously undefeated Highland Park on Friday night in Springfield, NJ.

Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson received the 2026 Vanguard Award at Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival opening gala, urging young filmmakers to keep going.

Three Elizabeth groups receive $3,000 in Union County grants for America’s 250th anniversary history projects, including the Red Lion Inn plaque restoration.

Roselle Park Council President Jay Robaina says he will keep seeking answers on the data center being built in Kenilworth, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns.

Roselle Park’s seasonal Lawn Bag Distribution Program is back, with biodegradable paper bags at the Municipal Complex, 110 E. Westfield Ave., Mon. to Fri.

Gov. Livingston-New Providence hockey players delivered 91 frozen pizzas to the Little Flower food pantry on Oct. 17, through a fundraiser run by a parent.

The Clark Environmental Commission held its 26th annual reservoir cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 17, with Scouts, Cub Scouts and R&B Landscaping volunteers.

Gov. Livingston boys soccer lost to Rahway in double overtime on Saturday, after a 1 to 0 win over Oratory. The Highlanders play at Roselle Park on Oct. 22.

Cranford Board of Education candidate Christopher Kolibas outlines his teaching, special education and public service background ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

The Fanwood Department of Public Works shares curbside leaf placement rules, a tentative fall leaf pickup schedule by quadrant, and reminders about brush restrictions.

The Borough of Fanwood received a $1 million grant from the Union County Improvement Authority for a new volunteer fire truck, with no local match required.

Springfield Township Committee issued an Oct. 16 statement on administrative charges involving police leadership. No final disciplinary decision has been made.

Scotch Plains officials launched a new Acts of Kindness time capsule at the Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a goal of 250 submissions from residents.

Harding Elementary students, parents and local leaders walked safely to school on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for the annual Walk and Roll to School Day in Kenilworth.

The Fanwood 5k Pizza and Family Fun Run drew over 1,000 participants on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Borough Hall, with registration up 26 percent over 2025 levels.

Casting director Tracey Moore received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award at the Plainfield Public Library during Friday’s opening night gala.

Plainfield native Will McCormack received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Ambassador Award at a Friday gala in the renovated Plainfield Public Library.