Union County News

Longtime employees of the YM-YWHA of Union County were honored on June 11 at the organization's annual meeting.

At 8 a.m., traffic is backed up on the Garden State Parkway North between Exit 137 and Exit 140 .

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of June 10-14, 2013.

A nine month search by the Roselle Park Board Of Education ended a little after 7 a.m. this morning when the eight Board members present unanimously voted to approve Pedro Garrido as the district's new superintendent during a special meeting in the Roselle Park High School auditorium.

Sharif Tankard, who was shot in a dispute with Elizabeth police, appears at a news conference, his right leg scarred from the shooting.

Families and Community Together , the Mountainside-based behavioral health agency for children will celebrate its 9th Annual Hats Off to Kids event at the Elizabethtown Gas building, Liberty Hall Center, 1085 Morris Ave. in Union on June 18 at 6 p.m. Teens who are enrolled at FACT will receive awards sponsored by local businesses and supporters.

June 12 at 3:11 p.m. - At Middlesex County Jail, Officer John Ehling arrested Edison resident Azariah Lazar, 19, on an outstanding warrant totaling $1,525 for contempt of court.

On Friday, June 14th at 2:15 p.m., Roselle Park Police responded to a 9-1-1 call about an assault in progress at an apartment building on Chestnut Street.

As of 7:30 a.m., 511nj.org is reporting a six mile delay on the Garden State Parkway North from south of Exit 135 to Exit 140 in Union.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of June 10-14, 2013.

Twenty-four rising-seniors in high schools from Union County arrived at the 68th session of American Legion Jersey Boys State at Rider University in Lawrenceville.

Veteran Assemblyman Jerry Green was elected as the new Union County Democratic Committee Chairman during the Committee's reorganization meeting at L'Affaire in Mountainside.

This summer the libraries of Union County are chock full of the most amazing variety of activities for children, teens and adults.

Union County Freeholder Vernell Wright congratulates John Biel of Westfield on winning first place in the non-professional mixed media category at the 2013 Union County Senior Art Show during the opening reception for the exhibit at the Elizabethtown Gas Company's Liberty Hall Center in Union.

Last year, Union County reported just one human case of West Nile or .02 cases per 10,000 people - less than the state incidence rate of .05.

The Union County Rape Crisis Center is currently seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for victims of sexual assault.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that income-eligible senior adults can obtain free vouchers to purchase "Jersey Fresh" fruits, vegetables and herbs at local Farmers' Markets in Union County.

Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of June 10-14, 2013.

A series of nature photographs highlighting the birds and insects found in Lenape Park will be on display at the Casano Community Center Art Gallery this summer.

The following is a list of job openings in the Springfield area. Click on the links below to learn more about each position.