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New food court, stores on the way at Bridgewater Commons
Construction crews have gutted what used to be the Bridgewater Commons mall food court to make it a lot more appetizing.
ACLU: 20% of N.J. schools asking about immigration
The American Civil Liberties Union says at least one-fifth of New Jersey's school districts are asking students their immigration status as they register for school.
Fire department budget stirs debate in Union Township
An hour of often contentious discussion Monday night brought Township Trustee Anthony Pampalone no closer to agreement with Township Advisory Board Chairman Timothy Vojslavek and many others who came to listen ...
Union Township Police Officer Faces Sexual Assault Charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Tuesday for a Union Township police officer who is accused of sexually assaulting two teenagers in January.
Union supervisors look to rework burn ordinance
In response to the concerns of several residents, Union Township supervisors are taking action to rework the present burning ordinance and tighten it up a little.
Paul Davis Restoration donates to NJFMBA programs
UNION: Patrick Wildridge, owner of Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Essex and Union counties and spokesman for the company's New Jersey Owners Group, has announced a substantial donation to benefit the ...
Call off GOP attacks in 7th race
It may be a new election year but the state GOP is up to its old dirty tricks. This time, it is a vicious attack on Linda Stender running for the Congressional seat vacated by Mike Ferguson.
Beaver Falls woman arrested at hearing
A Beaver Falls woman accused of abandoning her 4-month-old boy last week on a Union Township porch was arrested Monday when she appeared at a custody hearing for the baby, according to a criminal complaint ...
Elizabeth Fair Wymbs beloved wife
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Elizabeth Fair Wymbs, 42, of Incline Village, Nev., died on Tuesday, at Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Conn., with her family and friends around her.
Mom Admits To Dropping Baby Off On Union Twp. Doorstep, Police Say
A Beaver Falls mother is accused of abandoning her baby last week by dropping it off on the porch of a home in Union Township.
Rape reported in Union Township
State police are investigating a rape that allegedly occurred at a Union Township home over the weekend.
Union Township's next municipal building might get solar panels
The Union Township supervisors are thinking about installing solar panels on the new municipal building.
Skydiver dies in Cincinnati after parachute fails to open
A Kentucky sky diver has plunged to his death in a residential Cincinnati neighborhood after his parachute failed to open.
Plainfield High School principal has big goals
When Brian Bilal says he has a dream concerning Plainfield High School, it's not entirely accurate.
Union/Essex car-theft unit goes prime time
A car-theft task force that patrols Essex and Union counties will be the focus of a 13-episode cable network series beginning tonight.
Union approves road improvements
The Union Township supervisors have approved the use of $540,000 for improvements to two township roads.
Girl Scouts Heart of N.J. name new CEO
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey has named lifetime Girl Scout member and Somerset County resident Susan M. Brooks its new Chief Executive Officer.
BRIDGEWATER - Paul D. Amitrani, 59, died peacefully Thursday at his residence in Bridgewater.
Town gets big win in battle with nude dance club
Union Township scored a major victory in a 12-year legal fight against the Hott 22 nude dance club when a Superior Court judge ruled the establishment had not shown why it should not be forced to relocate to ...