Jeffrey Corzine, dead at 31
STATE — The youngest son of former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, an aspiring photographer who had struggled with addiction, was found dead several days ago in a Mexico City hotel room. A source familiar...
View ArticleJustice’s last parade
UNION COUNTY — The county’s mounted police horse, Justice, will be retired after his last parade Monday, May 26, when Officer Frank Catena trailers him through Clark to honor fallen warriors on...
View ArticleRajoppi announces new, advanced election results website
UNION COUNTY – County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said election results for the June 3 Primary Election may be viewed after the polls close on Tuesday night on a new, advanced website that includes a...
View ArticleDocument-shredding program will visit Scotch Plains on June 22
SCOTCH PLAINS – The next mobile paper-shredding program for confidential personal documents will be available free of charge to the public on Sunday, June 22, at the Union County Vo-Tech campus in...
View ArticleKoch brothers Tea Party group cheers RINO Kean
TRENTON – Americans for Prosperity, the state’s Tea Party organization funded by the Koch brothers, released a statement applauding Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. for “heading in the right direction and spot on...
View ArticleSummer Savings Special for Rides at Watchung Stable in Mountainside
MOUNTAINSIDE – Summer is here and Union County’s Watchung Stable is offering a “Summer Saving Special” for all Union County residents from July 6 through July 28. For every public trail ride purchased...
View ArticleDispatcher Training Made Available to Job Seekers
UNION COUNTY — The John H. Stamler Police Academy is pleased to announce a special alternate route course option for individuals with no prior experience who are interested in becoming trained as 9-1-1...
View ArticleMosquito spraying scheduled
Mosquito control spraying is scheduled for Friday, July 11 between 7pm and 12am, weather permitting, in the following locations: Berkeley Hts. – DPW Yard, Eaton Ct. Area, Shadow La., Euclid Ave., Mt....
View ArticleAARP advocate has message for Verizon & Board of Public Utilities
by Ken Lindhorst The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) was established to ensure safe, adequate, and reliable utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey. This includes basic...
View ArticleInterfaith gathering discussing the Golden Rule and welfare
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Committee Council will host a ‘Day of Prayer’ event Thursday, Sept. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Westfield, beginning at 6:30 p.m....
View ArticleUnion County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season
The fun starts once again for students in grades 1-12 as Union County 4-H Clubs gear up for a new season. Along with favorites like Archery and Lego Robotics, Union County 4-H is launching a new...
View ArticleChristie nominated three Union County residents as Superior Court judges
STATE – Governor Chris Christie selected three Union County residents for appointment as Superior Court judges, John M. Deitch of Fanwood, plus Theresa E. Mullen and Candido Rodriguez, both of Scotch...
View ArticleNJ taxpayers got smoked in tobacco bond deal
Behind New Jersey’s Tobacco Bond Bailout, A Hedge Fund’s $100 Million Payday by Cezary Podkul | ProPublica TRENTON, N.J. — When state Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff briefed lawmakers on New Jersey’s...
View ArticleNurses graduate UCC & Trinitas
A class of 46 completed the co-operative nursing program offered through Trinitas School of Nursing and Union County College (UCC) in May. The graduates now hold nursing diplomas and Associate in...
View ArticleSchool board candidates must file petitions
The petition filing deadline for candidacy in communities with November school board elections is now less than a week away, at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 27. The president of the New Jersey School Boards...
View ArticleSummit pair charged with drug offenses following search of home
Two Summit residents are charged with several narcotics offenses apiece after a search of their home earlier this week revealed quantities of ecstasy, Xanax, cocaine, and marijuana. Connor Donahue, 18,...
View ArticleTake a train back in time…
The kids will love it…including the ones who haven’t really grown up yet: A train ride and a little history. When 27 historic sites and museums across the county open their doors to the public on...
View ArticleStay in touch with elected officials
Many citizens complain about government but only a few ever reach out to elected leaders to let them know what things should be done differently. In a representative democracy, staying in contact with...
View ArticleNew Jersey’s second super delegate supporting Sanders
–Electoral College member who voted to re-elect Bill Clinton endorsing Bernie Sanders– Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the Bernie Sanders campaign in New Jersey, has another super delegate...
View ArticleSummit resident is Acting New Jersey Attorney General
Christopher S. Porrino was sworn in today as Acting New Jersey Attorney General. Porrino took the oath of office at a private ceremony held at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton. Porrino...
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