ELIZABETH -- The Union County Freeholder Board voted to renew its contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to provide the County of Union with health and prescription coverage at a savings of $2.2 million, according to a press release.
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Rape Crisis Center is currently seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for victims of sexual assault. The volunteer advocacy program, which is run by the Union County Department of Human Services, has provided thousands of residents with support and guidance since its inception in 1984.
This summer the libraries of Union County are chock full of the most amazing variety of activities for children, teens and adults. No need to hear, "There's nothing to do!" Just check out some of what's happening in the following libraries and be prepared to learn new things and have some fun.
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Thanks to the rainy weather this spring, Union County’s parks are even more lush and green than ever before. Whether you are looking for a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle or the chance to explore an exciting new activity, our more than 6,000 acres of parklands are just a short walk, bike ride…
CRANFORD – From June 13 to July 11, the public is invited to view, “Faces - Student Art: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Exhibit” in the Tomasulo Gallery at Union County College. The exhibit is under the direction of art teacher Jeffrey Gutterman.
NJTODAY.NET's community calendar includes events in Union and Middlesex counties, as well as other parts of the Garden State. To have your event listed, email the information to news@njtoday.net.
UNION COUNTY – The following candidates filed petition to run for seats on their local school boards in the Nov. 5 general election:
UNION COUNTY -- Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich won a landslide victory over his two opponents, Charles E. Mitchell, Sr. and Richard Puschel. Froehlich received 15,806 votes to Mitchell's 5,895 and Puschel's 2,066, according to unofficial results.
UNION COUNTY -- State Sen. Nicholas Scutari defeated former Union County Freeholder Nancy Ward in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday.
