Fanwood Man Indicted on Felony Murder Charges
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Fanwood Man Indicted on Felony Murder Charges
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
FANWOOD — A Fanwood man has been indicted on murder charges for his alleged involvement in a fatal fire that claimed the life of his 82year-old neighbor last year. According to information provided through legal documentation and by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office (UCPO), William Ahle, 70, of Kimball Terrace, has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, first-degree ...
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
COUNTY — Union County is working to better safeguard local residents, elected officials and business owners against potential disasters and dangerous ...
SP Homeowners to Face Average Tax Increase of $265
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SP Homeowners to Face Average Tax Increase of $265
By FRED ROSSI 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS — The municipal government is facing about $3.1 million in new expenses that the Township Council says are out of its control. This year...
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Raiders Stun Blue Devils, 9-8, In Boys Lacrosse Showdown
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SPF - HOMER NETS 3 GOALS, WF - REKEMEIER 3 GOALS
Raiders Stun Blue Devils, 9-8, In Boys Lacrosse Showdown
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
History in the making was on tap when the 15th-ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys lacrosse team marched into Gary Kehler Stadium to match “...
Crusaders Blank Blue Devils In Baseball Opener, 14-0
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GULBIN 5-INNING SHUTOUT, VINCE DONOFRIO 4 RBI
Crusaders Blank Blue Devils In Baseball Opener, 14-0
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The guns were loaded and ready to fire in the season opener between the Westfield High School baseball team and the AL Johnson Crusaders in Westfield ...
SPF Raiders Look to Repeat As UCT Softball Champions
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ROOF, BOGART 1-2 PUNCH ON MOUND; ROOF POWER
SPF Raiders Look to Repeat As UCT Softball Champions
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Intense desire and the return of the proper offensive and defensive tools, along with two very solid mound aces could guide the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ...
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Obituaries ›
June Gleason
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June Gleason
Thursday, March 19, 2026
June Gleason June Gleason passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at her home in Clark, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. June was born i...
George S. England
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George S. England
Thursday, March 19, 2026
George S. England George S. England, 96, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his son’s home in South River. Born in Plainfield, he lived in New J...
K. Kultar Singh
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K. Kultar Singh
Thursday, March 19, 2026
K. Kultar Singh, Late Former Westfield Resident Kanwar Kultar Singh, 94, living in Jericho, NY, died after a brief illness on March 7, 2026. Kultar, a...
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Library Offers Teens, Adult Programs and Health Fair
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Library Offers Teens, Adult Programs and Health Fair
Susan MacLean 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
WESTFIELD -- Early April at the Westfield Memorial Library provides entertainment and education for teens and adults as well as a Community Health Fai...
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Friends of the Library Donate to Marker Space
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTFIELD -- The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library are proud to support the new Maker Space at the Westfield Memorial Library. The announcemen...
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Garwood Senior Citizen Club Shares Recent Events
Thursday, March 26, 2026
GARWOOD --At a recent meeting of the Garwood Citizens Club, the Creative Expressions Art group from the Village at Garwood shared their beautiful orig...
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Rialto Spotlight Series Expands with April Events
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Rialto Spotlight Series Expands with April Events
Thursday, April 2, 2026
WESTFIELD -- The Rialto’s Spotlight Series continues this April with two events highlighting distinct creative paths shaped byWestfield roots. The ser...
Arts and Entertainment
Downtown Westfield Holds Bunny Trail Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTFIELD -- Downtown Westfield is kicking off the warm weather with a festive bunny-themed scavenger hunt.From Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, Apr...
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
COUNTY — Union County is working to better safeguard local residents, elected officials and business owners against potential disasters and dangerous ...
Crusader Boys Came Up Big; Finish Basketball Season, 18-8
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YELLEN LED SCORING, ASSTS; MALCOLM RBS, BLOCKS
Crusader Boys Came Up Big; Finish Basketball Season, 18-8
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 19, 2026
A pair of impressive winning streaks highlighted the AL Johnson High School boys basketball team’s success this season. The Crusader boys opened the s...
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Mountainside Honors Coach With Street Designation
BySERENABROWN 
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE —TheBorough of Mountainside will pay tribute to the lasting legacy of one of its most dedicated youth sports coaches by renaming a sectio...
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