Union County News

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday at around 11am, there was a shooting on East Third Street in the vicinity of Milt Campbell Field on Plainfield's East End. Police and EMS personnel were observed on the scene shortly after the incident.The investigation is

UNION, N.J. — A two-day Memorial Day celebration featuring a living history encampment, parade and commemorative program will take place May 24-25 in Union to honor the nation’s history and recognize those who have served in the military.The events w

KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Flank Steak, Veggies & Baked Potato $15.50Chicken Parmigiana over Linguine, Garlic Bread $15.50Chicken Cutlet, Eggplant, Asiago, Hot Che

WESTFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of people visited Westfield on Saturday to view four historic residences and enjoy live music performances as part of the Friends of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s 39th annual Tour of Notable Homes. The event,

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Summit High School Hilltoppers erased a late two-run deficit Friday and stunned New Providence High School Pioneers with a three-run fifth inning to secure a 5-4 road victory in the opening round of the Union County Tournament.Tr

RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 16, Joe Gibilisco and Jim Zwiebel, the owners of Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, located at 275 W. Milton Ave. in Rahway, once again sponsored their "Employee Appreciation Pizza Day" for the doctors, nurses, and staff m

CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, May 3, students, friends, families, and staff from Carl H. Kumpf (CHK) Middle School joined the Special Olympics Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, where participants ran or walked through the Lincoln Tunnel to celebrate inclusion, frie

ROSELLE, NJ – Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw announced last week that the borough will be receiving a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Solid Waste Division. The funds, totaling $42,980, is part of the Clean Communit

KENILWORTH, NJ - To pay tribute to the fallen heroes who died in service for our nation, on Monday, May 25, the Kenilworth VFW will hold its annual ceremony honoring all veterans at the Robert Jeans Memorial Park next to the Kenilworth Vete

CLARK, NJ — One year after its Union County reign was interrupted, Summit High School Boys Lacrosse made sure the trophy returned home Sunday night.After falling behind early against first-time finalist Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Boys Lacrosse

RAHWAY, NJ — Join the City of Rahway on Tuesday, May 12, for a Haitian Flag Raising!The event will take place at 5 p.m. at Rahway Train Station Plaza.Haitian Flag Day is officially celebrated on May 18 and recognizes the creation of the Haitian flag,

CLARK, NJ — Ms. Rebecca DePreta’s class in the Clark Preschool Program is learning all about venger drawing!Venger drawing is a part of the Tools of the Mind curriculum which focuses on shape recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity. Child

KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Police Officers Recover Loaded Firearm Inside I

KENILWORTH, NJ - TAPinto Kenilworth wishes all our wonderful moms and mother role models out there a Happy Mother's Day.Here are ten fun facts to heighten your knowledge about this celebration. 1. Mother's Day is always celebrated ever

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Behind Beechwood Elementary School, Lawrence Worth stood among fence posts, birdhouses, tree stumps and paving stones as Scouts, parents and troop leaders worked around him. The work was part of his Eagle Scout project — restoring

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s Department of Public Works has saved approximately $6,000 by printing its annual service brochure in‑house rather than mailing it, DPW head Robert Boettcher told the Township Committee on April 28.“Due to the increasin

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Although they still trailed, the New Providence baseball team appeared to have Summit right where they wanted them in the bottom of the seventh inning.The first two batters were on base and the Pioneers, trailing by a run, had th

PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished with a score of 49. Union Catholic prevailed with 167 points fo