COUNTY — The Union County Board of Commissioners is happy to inform residents that the first free Household Hazardous Waste event for the 2024 season will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County VoTech’s West Hall/Police Academy Lot, located at 1776 Raritan Road in Sc...

WESTFIELD — Josephine Walsh, operations manager with Mobile Meals of Westfield, was presented with floral arrangements for the organization’s clients by The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield in time for Valentine’s Day. Rake and Hoe has been a regular contributor of such floral displays.Mobile M...

CRANFORD – The Cranford Police Department invites Cranford families to join officers for a morning of fishing fun at the 2nd Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nomahegan Park.Cops and Bobbers provides an opportunity for...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Radon Program, has announced that March is designated Radon Action Month. Beginning this March, the County of Union will provide free radon test kits and share informa...

COUNTY – In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services have partnered with Atlantic Health System in presenting “Overcoming Alcohol in 2024,” a virtual webinar being held via Zoom on Thursday, April 11 from 6 p.m. until...

COUNTY – In celebration of Women's History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the 102D Cavalry Family Readiness Group, proudly announces the success of a month-long collection drive aimed at supporting military women serving overseas.“We are incredibly proud...

CRANFORD —Ahandmade quilt was dedicated on March 14, commemorating Cranford’s 150th anniversary. Cranford was established March 14, 1871. Local organizations each contributed a handmade fabric square that was then assembled and quilted by Ellen Hess, a local resident and professor at the Fashion Ins...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Lori Lidofsky, a student assistance specialist at School One Elementary, has won first place in the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning’s (CASEL) blog contest to celebrate 2024 National Social and Emotional Learning Week. She was among 10 finalists in the compe...

Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 9 Skylar Abo, Cailyn Adamoli Reddy, Sofia Almonte, Dhanya Alon, Jaclyn Altersohn, Ethan Bahadur, Brent Band, Giada Barbosa, Ryan Basta, Juliana Beebe, Emerson Bell, Layla Benacchio, Amalia Benke, Sophie Berardi, Isabella Beylis, Jordana Blitt, Aidan Blom, Annelise Bonn...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that they are seeking residents who would like to apply to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center provide guidance and support for victims of sexual violence.“We are seeking compassion...