COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County is now seeking volunteers for the 2025 Master Gardener training program, beginning in January. Residents who are interested in horticulture and gardening can gain val...

TRENTON – Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz and Michele Matsikoudis introduced a bill package this week cracking down on the proliferation of ghost guns in New Jersey, as well as conversion kits turning pistols into machine guns, as recommended by the State Commission of Investigation in a recent report.“Gh...

WESTFIELD — Members of The Rake and Hoe Garden Club, Inc. of Westfield had a productive and eventful October, contributing their time and talents to a variety of community initiatives and honing their skills in preparation for their upcoming Flower Show.On October 9, club members worked together to ...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) during the month of November. The monthly event is an opportunity for residents to engage with experienced professionals and learn about valuable senior programs and...

TRENTON – The Senate has approved legislation, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari, that will codify the recommendations of the StayNJ Task Force report. Under StayNJ, seniors will see their property taxes reduced by up to $6,500 annually.The bill, S-3693/A-4706, would simplify the applicatio...

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 packet taco seasoning 1 cup chunky salsa * 1/4-1/2 cup water 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 12-14 ounces each Toppings Shredded Mexican blend cheese diced tomato diced avocado or guacamole sour cream Pico de gallo...

AREA — Firefighters from across the state are joining forces to help suppress a 3,500-acre blaze that has already led to massive damage near West Milford and the New York State border. “The Union County Fire Mutual Aid system coordinated a strike team of five Union County engine companies to respond...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Township Committee discussed several key developments on Tuesday that will be progressing in the community in the coming weeks and months. Many of these developments had to do with engineering improvements on roads throughout the township. This is to help manage the flow of t...

MOUNTAINSIDE — On Wednesday, the Mountainside Council had a heated discussion about potential revisions to the borough’s tree-replacement ordinance that centered around finance and structure.The ordinance, if approved, would require residents to either replace any trees that they need to remove from...

Expectations of a relatively hotly contested game evaporated quickly in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 first round game between the fourthseeded Cranford High School girls soccer team and the 13th-seeded Rahway Indians at Memorial Field in Cranford on November 4. The 9-6-2 Cougars skid in thre...