Union County News

Union County slipped to ninth place in the annual New Jersey Kids Count rankings, which measure progress in improving the lives of children in 13 critical areas.

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SCOTCH PLAINS - The annual list of the 10 most endangered historic sites in the state compiled by the organization, Preservation New Jersey, will be revealed on May 22, and one of the sites is in Union County, organization officials said.

At Montclair State University's Theatre Night Awards, Julia Linger of Cranford won Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama for her work in Wardlaw-Hartridge School'A A s production of "The Miracle Worker." UNION COUNTY - More than 50 schools were represented at the fifth annual Montclair State University Theatre Night ... (more)

Volunteer 4-H Master Tree Stewards of Union County gathered to receive an Environmental Hero award at Watchung Reservation, in recognition of their community projects and educational programs reaching thousands of school children each year.

On Tuesday, May 21, Scotch Plains Council will hold its public hearing and then vote on the 2013 municipal budget.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

As of 7:45 a.m., there is a nine mile backup on the Garden State Parkway northbound from Exit 135 to Exit 143 .

Participants in a previous National Trails Day carry their gear in the Watchung Reservation after completing volunteer work.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter joined Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Bruce Bergen in congratulating the fourth grade winners of the 2013 Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that its next mobile paper-shredding program for confidential personal documents will be available on Wednesday, June 5, at the Township of Clark DPW facility in Clark.

Congressman Leonard Lance today announced he has reintroduced the 'Breast Cancer Patient Education Act,' H.R. 1984.

New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak , shown in this file photo, is facing a primary challenge backed by the Elizabeth Board of Education State Sen.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of May 13-17, 2013.

Andrew Smith , a Summit resident, attorney, and former Republican candidate for the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, has a few things to say about how county government is run.

Haddonfield police played a prominent role in the apprehension of Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, the alleged celebrity hitchhiking ax killer wanted for homicide in Union County.

Claudia Savickas of Westfield practices her equestrian skills while riding Mason during her regular Watchung Mounted Troop lesson at Watchung Stable in Mountainside.

CLARK, NJ -- Police are on the hunt for an Internet celebrity identified as the suspect in the homicide of Clark resident Joseph Galfy, Jr., 73.

United Way of Greater Union County is hosting a Gala on Thursday, June 6, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to honor the leadership, support and contributions of its partners.

Union County College will celebrate its 79th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22.