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Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Following Police Standoff
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE–A Mountainside man is facing attempted murder charges after firing a gun at law enforcement officers during an hours-long standoff this past weekend. The suspect is currently in custody. According to information provided by the Union County Prosecutor's Office (UCPO), police were summoned to a home on the 200 block of Bridle Path on Saturday afternoon to investigate a potential domest...
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WESTFIELD – The eight candidates for Town Council last week found themselves mostly in agreement on a number of topics related to the downtown, the On...
Garwood Declares October SCA Awareness Month
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Garwood Declares October SCA Awareness Month
By DEVON GOHDE 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
GARWOOD — At Thursday night’s meeting of the Garwood Mayor and Council, Mayor Jen Blumenstock proclaimed that October will be recognized as Sudden Car...
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Blue Devils Humble Monroe In Annual V-Ball ‘Pink Out’
Sports
BLUE DEVILS, MONROE GIRLS PLAY FOR A PURPOSE
Blue Devils Humble Monroe In Annual V-Ball ‘Pink Out’
By Mackenzie Byrne & Abby Pisarra HI?S EYE SPORTS & WHS 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
As the second set comes to a close after beating the Monroe Falcons, 24-13, 25-17, the Westfield High School girls volleyball team looks up at the sta...
Soccer Blue Devils Dominate Union Farmers in UCT, 5-0
Sports
Soccer Blue Devils Dominate Union Farmers in UCT, 5-0
By Abby Pisarra & Emily Bracco HI?S EYE SPORTS & WHS 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friends and families filled the stands, and posters lined the fences in Westfield on October 18. With just four minutes left in the second half of the...
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Obituaries ›
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Obituaries
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr. Beloved Brother, Uncle & Friend Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr., known as “Gene” to many, and to many family and friends as “Joe...
Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr.
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Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr. June 14, 1939 – September 26, 2025 Carl Malcolm Kumpf Sr., beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend,...
Michael Walsh
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Michael Walsh
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Michael Walsh, Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Volunteer Michael Walsh, a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, friend, and decorat...
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Community
Westfield Library To Host Educational Programs
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WESTFIELD -- On Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m., the Westfield Memorial Library will host “Don't risk your retirement--seven roadblocks to address now.” ...
Community
Old Guard to Hear History Of NJ Mineral Mining
Thursday, October 23, 2025
SUMMIT AREA – On Tuesday, October 28th at 9:30 a.m., the Summit Area Old Guard will hear Timothy Rack, Manager of Safety and Compliance of the Morris ...
Banned Book Display at Westfield Memorial Library
Community
Banned Book Display at Westfield Memorial Library
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Library is proud to host “The Picture Book Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” a collaboration between PEN Ame...
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Arts & Entertainment ›
Arts and Entertainment
Pushcart Players Launches 51st Season on Arts Grant
Thursday, October 23, 2025
VERONA – New Jersey’s awardwinning touring theater for young audiences – kicks off its 51st season of musicals, classroom programs, and interactive wo...
NJFO to Perform at James Ward Mansion
Arts and Entertainment
NJFO to Perform at James Ward Mansion
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WESTFIELD— Step into an evening of sophistication and charm as the New Jersey Festival Orchestra presents its first-ever candlelight concert, Romance ...
Arts and Entertainment
County Artists Win in NJ Senior Citizens Art Show
Thursday, October 23, 2025
COUNTY -- The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that fourteen Union County artists have been selected as award-winners i...
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WESTFIELD – The eight candidates for Town Council last week found themselves mostly in agreement on a number of topics related to the downtown, the On...
Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Community, Community Calendar
Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Thursday, October 16, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE – The weekend of October 18-19 marks Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend event. Each year, Union County celebrates its important p...
Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
Sports
SPF RAIDER TSE SCORES WINNER ON YOUNG’S ASSIST
Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
By Abby Pisarra & Audrey Smith HI?S EYE SPORTS & WHS Westfield 0 0 0 Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 1 1 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The air was thick with tension in Scotch Plains as the Westfield High School Blue Devils battled rivals Scotch Plains-Fanwood on October 7, fighting f...
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Obituaries
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr. Beloved Brother, Uncle & Friend Eugene Joseph McGlynn, Jr., known as “Gene” to many, and to many family and friends as “Joe...
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