Union County News

Linden, NJ— Linden resident Rose Werner turned 100 years old on April 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 28, 1926. She marked this milestone surrounded by her family, friends, and neighbors. She and her late husband, Bill Werner, w

Linden Public Schools—Sensory Night was sponsored by the LEA, F.A.S.T., School No. 2, and the Special Education Department. The event was planned and organized by Jamie Pierson, Autism Teacher, and Debra Ardry, PSD Teacher. Sensory Night was cr

RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 30, the Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage served as the backdrop for a stunning display of local talent during the Rahway Public School District’s annual student art show. Roosevelt Elementary School s

ELIZABETH, NJ — Elizabeth Public Schools invites parents and guardians to expand their understanding of technology at an upcoming virtual workshop on the basics of artificial intelligence.Part of the district’s Parent Development Workshop Series for

ROSELLE, NJ – The Borough Council is scheduled to introduce and vote to approve the 2026 calendar year budget for 2026 at the body’s meeting on Wednesday, April 29. After the borough council meeting was postponed last week due to an unannounced reaso

Nueva Ley en Vigor: Los Jóvenes De 17 años Que Cumplan Los 18 en La Fecha De Las Elecciones Generales O Antes Tienen Derecho a Votar en Las Elecciones Primarias. La Junta Electoral del Condado de Union recuerda a los residentes que el martes 12 de ma

WESTFIELD, NJ — Recognized for his resourcefulness utilizing numerous skills in the sport, this core member of the Westfield High School boys volleyball team is credited for getting the team off to an impressive 11-3 record more than halfway through

RAHWAY, NJ — Mrs. Frankie Bailey, a beloved caregiver, community member, and friend to many, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and service. She was born on June 25, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a mili

New Law in Effect: 17 year olds who will be 18 on or before the General Election are entitled to vote in the Primary Election The Union County Board of Elections reminds residents that Tuesday, May 12 is the deadline for voter registration for the 20

Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library celebrated National Library Week from Monday, April 20, 2026 – Saturday, April 25, 2026. During the week patrons enjoyed many activities such as teen donut decorating, pasta-making, Linden Department of Health B

WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, April 28, Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks said. The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m., and the first units arrive

RAHWAY, NJ — This week, Tuesday through Thursday, April 28–30, students at Rahway High School (RHS) will take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), statewide assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science. Adminis

UNION, NJ – Union scored at least one run in every inning of a 10-4 baseball victory over Linden on Monday.Mark Womack went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for Union (7-8), which scored four runs in the fifth inning to take a 9-2

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education approved the final 2026-2027 Roselle Public Schools Budget on April 27. The final budget includes roughly $88.6 million in expenditures, a 4.6% decrease from the current academic year.Dr. Melissa Simm

PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield Public Schools opened its fourth outdoor inclusive Plainfield at the Plainfield Early Learning Center, formerly the Black United Fund, on Grant Avenue.Staff, students, and Assistant Principal Sevcan Abedin g

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during th

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — In celebration of 2026 Earth Day, 11 Linden High School students didn’t just stay behind their desks — they took their learning to the streets under the “Our Power, Our Planet” theme, guided by their advisor, Ralph J

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For many people, clutter can feel overwhelming—but knowing where to begin is often the hardest part.The Mountainside Public Library is offering residents a chance to tackle that challenge with confidence through an upcoming worksho

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Last week, Roselle Park High School Track & Field made history by competing in the 130th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, marking the program’s first appearance at t