Union County News

Linden schools participated in National Walk & Roll to School Day October 7, with students, families, and community leaders celebrating wellness and pedestrian safety.

Grover Cleveland 5th and 6th graders celebrate cultural heritage through Spanish language, family portraits, and traditions research in Hispanic Heritage Month project.

Grover Cleveland Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spirit Week October 5-9, featuring themed days honoring Latino cultures, heroes, and traditions.

Madison Elementary School in Rahway is engaging students with hands-on science lessons, a new library makerspace, and cross-grade Hispanic Heritage Month projects.

Scotch Plains resurfaced 17 streets and 1 bridge in its 2026 paving season, including Fawn Ridge Road after resident Jon Joshua’s years-long advocacy

Gianluca Pentlicky scored a hat trick on his return from illness in Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s 3-1 boys soccer victory over Linden on Senior Day, October 10.

Arthur L. Johnson High School defeated Rahway High School 3-2 in girls tennis on October 7 at Berzinec Park, with Rahway winning top two singles matches.

Westfield celebrated Italian-American heritage at a Columbus Day ceremony on October 11, with remarks from elected officials and cultural organization leaders.

Dr. Olivia Rodriguez-Calderon, a lifelong Linden resident with 25 years in public education, is running for the Linden Board of Education in the November 3 election.

Elizabeth football dominates Hillsborough with 44-0 shutout victory Friday night, keeping the Minutemen undefeated at 7-0 this season with strong defensive play.

Hillside shuts out North Plainfield 26-0, clinching Patriot Gold Division title on senior day. Dominant defense limits Canucks to 42 total yards.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood edges Governor Livingston 7-3 in defensive struggle. Road victory behind Avery Snow’s touchdown run improves Raiders to 2-5.

Westfield volunteers packed 40,800 meals for Rise Against Hunger, raising $21,085. 200+ community members participated in interfaith meal-packing event.

Roselle’s annual Teen Night celebrates youth with live music, food, games, and 3v3 basketball. Free event for residents promoting community connection.

Cranford Township Committee adopted redevelopment plan for 24 South Avenue West. Plan allows ~22 multifamily units with 5 affordable units required.

Linden High School defeats Colonia 28-21 in homecoming game. Senior Joe Boyd scores 4 touchdowns with 130 rushing yards in Tiger Stadium victory.

Fanwood photographer Bob Cleary earns Honorable Mention in 60th annual NJ Senior Citizen Art Show. Photo ‘Wall Street’ featured in statewide exhibition.

Former NJ Assemblyman Reginald Atkins arrested on assault and harassment charges. Booked into Essex County Correctional Facility on October 12, 2026.

42-unit apartment community now open at 1815 Front Street in downtown Scotch Plains. Includes affordable housing units and walkable access to shops.