Suspect In Custody Following Westfield Standoff
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Suspect In Custody Following Westfield Standoff
By KATIE MOEN 
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
WESTFIELD – A suspect is in custody following an hour-long standoff with Union County SWAT and the Westfield Police on Sandra Circle. Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro described the situation as a “domestic incident” that was ultimately resolved without injury. No weapons were discharged. Residents were advised to stay in their homes and avoid the area throughout the duration of the eve...
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A Look Back At Some Of Westfield’s Oldest Homes
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A Look Back At Some Of Westfield’s Oldest Homes
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WESTFIELD — When General George Washington marched his troops through Westfield in the summer of 1781, the Town’s earliest residents (many of whom had...
Garwood Planning Board Reviews Circulation Plan
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Garwood Planning Board Reviews Circulation Plan
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
GARWOOD- During Wednesday night’s meeting of the Garwood Planning Board, Michael Mistretta, a Professional Planner with Harbor Consultants, joined the...
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Blue Devils Plate 6 in Fourth; Blank Raiders in Softball, 7-0
Sports
ESPOSITO TOSSES 4-HITTER, 11 K’S; KURTZ 2-RUN 1B
Blue Devils Plate 6 in Fourth; Blank Raiders in Softball, 7-0
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Junior Dylan Esposito appeared to be quite comfortable on the mound when her Westfield Blue Devils hosted the defending Union County Tournament (UCT) ...
No. 13 Crusaders Score Late, Shutout WF Blue Devils, 4-0
Sports
ALJ’S CONFORTI K’S 14, 3-HITTER; WF’S REVOCK 2-3, SB
No. 13 Crusaders Score Late, Shutout WF Blue Devils, 4-0
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Very crafty pitching and a number of outstanding plays allowed only one run to score in the first six innings of the softball game in Westfield on Apr...
No. 4 Kent Pl. Dragons Scorch Blue Devils, 9-8, with OT Goal
Sports
COHEN 3 GOALS, 3 ASST; WOJCIK 6 FORCED TURNOVERS
No. 4 Kent Pl. Dragons Scorch Blue Devils, 9-8, with OT Goal
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Four Union County girls lacrosse teams ranked in the top-10 in New Jersey and two of them, the No. 9 Westfield Blue Devils and the No. 4 Kent Place Dr...
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Obituaries ›
Claude Lewis Longstreet
Obituaries
Claude Lewis Longstreet
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Claude Lewis Longstreet Claude Lewis Longstreet, 83, Born Sept 9, 1942 in Rahway, NJ. Claude grew up in Westfield, NJ. and graduated Westfield Senior ...
Joan P. Williams
Obituaries
Joan P. Williams
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Joan Williams, 87, Remembered For Joy, Kindness And Laughter JoanP.Williams,87,ofStuart,Florida, and Westfield, New Jersey, passed away on March 21, 2...
Glen R. Crane
Obituaries
Glen R. Crane
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Glen R. Crane Glen R. Crane, 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he ...
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Community ›
Community
SP Library to Celebrate National Library Week
Thursday, April 16, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Plains Public Library is excited to celebrate National Library Week, taking place from Monday, April 20 through Saturday, A...
SPF Schools To Observe Holocaust Remembrance
Community
SPF Schools To Observe Holocaust Remembrance
Thursday, April 16, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, in partnership with Fanwood Memorial Library, the Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University, ...
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Arts & Entertainment ›
Arts and Entertainment
Union County To Host Historical Poetry Event
Thursday, April 16, 2026
COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, presents Dr. Daisy Century as Phillis Wh...
Arts and Entertainment
Rock the Foundation Returns to Westfield Armory
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, April 18, the Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing (FSVH) will host its annual Rock the Foundation benefit concert at t...
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Joan P. Williams
Obituaries
Joan P. Williams
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Joan Williams, 87, Remembered For Joy, Kindness And Laughter JoanP.Williams,87,ofStuart,Florida, and Westfield, New Jersey, passed away on March 21, 2...
Blue Devils Plate 6 in Fourth; Blank Raiders in Softball, 7-0
Sports
ESPOSITO TOSSES 4-HITTER, 11 K’S; KURTZ 2-RUN 1B
Blue Devils Plate 6 in Fourth; Blank Raiders in Softball, 7-0
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Junior Dylan Esposito appeared to be quite comfortable on the mound when her Westfield Blue Devils hosted the defending Union County Tournament (UCT) ...
A Look Back At Some Of Westfield’s Oldest Homes
News
A Look Back At Some Of Westfield’s Oldest Homes
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WESTFIELD — When General George Washington marched his troops through Westfield in the summer of 1781, the Town’s earliest residents (many of whom had...
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