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1 min ago | The Jersey Journal

Union County 4-H Master Tree Stewards awarded for service

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.

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Related Topix: Fanwood, NJ, Gillette, NJ, Mountainside, NJ, Cranford, NJ, Watchung, NJ

4 hrs ago | Patch.com

Tonight: Scotch Plains Council Will Vote on 2013 Municipal Budget

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

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Related Topix: Scotch Plains, NJ, Fanwood, NJ

5 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Things to do in Union County for Tuesday, May 21

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

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, Cranford, NJ

9 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Nine mile delay on the Garden State Parkway in Union County

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

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Related Topix: Clark, NJ, Irvington, NJ, Summit, NJ, Union, NJ, Hillside, NJ

Mon May 20, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Sign up for a hike and trail work at the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside

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

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Related Topix: Mountainside, NJ, Freehold, NJ

The Jersey Journal

Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest winners announced

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.

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Related Topix: Freehold, NJ, Rahway, NJ, Kenilworth, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ

The Jersey Journal

Mobile document shredding program coming to Clark June 5

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.

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Related Topix: Freehold, NJ, Clark, NJ

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

Lance Reintroduces 'Breast Cancer Patient Education Act'

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

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Breast Cancer, Representative Leonard Lance, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Nursing

The Newark Star-Ledger

Democratic primary for Union County's 20th District is a clash of the machines

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.

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Related Topix: Union, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Non-Profit, Roselle, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ

The Jersey Journal

Things to do in Union County for Monday, May 20

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

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Related Topix: Libraries, Elizabeth, NJ, Cranford, NJ, Roselle, NJ

Patch.com

Former Freeholder Candidate to Talk on Union County Topics Tonight

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.

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Related Topix: Summit, NJ, Plainfield, NJ

Sun May 19, 2013

Patch.com

'Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker,' Accused Killer, Captured with Haddonfield PD Help

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.

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Related Topix: Haddonfield, NJ, Camden County, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, Clark, NJ

The Jersey Journal

Claudia Savickas of Westfield practices equestrian skills for Watchung Stable's show, May 24-26

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

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Related Topix: Westfield, NJ, Mountainside, NJ

Patch.com

Police Searching For Internet Celeb 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' in Clark Homicide

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.

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Related Topix: Clark, NJ, Asbury Park, NJ, Haddonfield, NJ

The Jersey Journal

United Way of Greater Union County honors public servants at June 6 gala in Scotch Plains

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.

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Related Topix: Scotch Plains, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

Union County College Plans Commencement For Wednesday

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

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Related Topix: Kean University

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

Linden Student Athletes Honored

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.

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Related Topix: Linden, NJ, Kean University

The Jersey Journal

Things to do in Union County for Sunday, May 19

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

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Related Topix: Elizabeth, NJ, Dining, Union, NJ

Patch.com

Union County Motorists Reminded to 'Click It or Ticket'

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

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Sat May 18, 2013

The Jersey Journal

Discovery of partial bullet leads to sweep of Berkeley Heights middle school after hours

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

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Related Topix: Berkeley Heights, NJ