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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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.
Prosecutor: Union County man gunned down 19-year-old girlfriend
Police have arrested a Union Township man, considered armed and dangerous.
High winds shut down vaccine sites in NJ
Union County and Ocean County closed their COVID-19 testing centers due to high winds on Friday.
Drivers hit and kill two pedestrians, hours apart in North Jersey
The deaths of two men, both from out of state, were announced by prosecutors in Bergen and Essex Counties. A Union man was arrested for the Newark incident.
Union County aids people going hungry during pandemic
Union County Freeholders are setting up a food insecurity task force to help residents access the food they need as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
NJ health aide charged with spreading virus, which killed patient
A 49-year-old home health aid is facing criminal charges after authorities say she exposed coronavirus to an 80-year-old patient who later died with COVID-19.
NJ education commissioner leaving post to lead Kean University
Lamont Repollet will become president of Kean, after heading up the NJ Department of Education since 2018.