Union County News

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.

On May 8, High School seniors Christopher Beyer and Michelle Fitzula represented Linden at the 36th Annual Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete Dinner.

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

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety is urging everyone to buckle up.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS - A part of a bullet found in Columbia Middle School led to a sweep by canines and officers after hours yesterday.