News for Union Township, NJ. The township of Union is the 2nd most populous municipality in Union County and the 25th most populous in New Jersey with more than 56,600 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Michele Delisfort.
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Jury convicts burglar for raping elderly NJ woman in her home
Richard Darby, of the Bronx, was found guilty of sexual assault and burglary on Friday for entering a woman's home and assaulting her in July 2020 in Union Township.
This NJ Barnes and Noble store is moving, while another closes
After 30 years, the Springfield Barnes and Noble store is changing address to neighboring Union, along Route 22. Another of the retailer's store looking for a new home — Paramus.
Union, NJ man dies after fall while removing holiday lights
The Union resident was taking down Christmas lights at the time of the fall on Saturday, according to multiple reports citing police.
NJ court tosses Kean U. students' suit for remote learning refund
A lawsuit filed by Kean University students seeking refunds for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has been tossed by an NJ appeals court on Dec. 30, 2022.
NJ needed a new ice skating rink and it’s coming
The state of NJ will be giving an $8 million dollar check which will fund this brand-new ice skating rink
Union man pleads guilty to murder of girlfriend in 2021 shooting
Jamar Webber was arrested two days after Union police responded to a residence and found Malikah Taylor unresponsive.
NJ cops arrest student, parent on school threat charges
Southern Regional and Union County schools were on high alert following the reported threatening language.
Union, NJ football team protests COVID cancelled playoff game
After four high school players tested positive, the Union schools superintendent submitted the team's forfeiture of a playoff game. Athletes have voiced frustration about what they consider a rash decision.
NJ mom pulls toddler son out of rushing water under open manhole
The boy's mother had already grabbed the boy out of the water by the time first responders arrived.
NJ man accused of trying to kidnap 19-year-old off Summit street
The young woman was unhurt in the incident on Saturday afternoon, prosecutors said.