Sunday, December 30, 2012
Here's a look at some of the stories that made headlines throughout Union County for the week of Dec. 23 to 29.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Clark Kara Alongi Investigation Ongoing, State Police Release Her 911 Call There are still more questions than answers when it comes to Kara Alongi, the 16-year-old Arthur L. Johnson junior who tweeted "There is somone in my hour ecall 911" before leaving her home voluntarily on Sept 30. Alongi was found two days later when she called 911 from a rest stop near exit 1 on the Turpike. In that call (which Patch recently obtained from State Police), Alongi maintains she had been abducted, stating a black man forced her from her home. Clark Police are still investigating where Alongi went and why and have yet to close the case. Regardless of Alongi's claims, Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb says the department stands by its assertion that …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Top stories in Union County this week.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Clark: Local Knitters Flock to Clark's 'All About Ewe' Scotch Plains resident Lisa Marazzo recently opened All About Ewe, a knitting shop and school on the corner of Madison Hill Road and Westfield Avenue in Clark. The shop offers yarn in every weight and every price point, all different kinds of dyed and undyed fiber for spinning, knitting needles, accessories, buttons, project bags, books and magazines, finishing services and yarn detangling. Plus, All About Ewe is also in the business of getting folks started knitting, with lots of intro classes and kids classes, plus more advanced lessons on things like drop spindle and wheel spinning, weaving and more. Clark and Garwood Schools Counsel Students, Address Safety Concerns in Wake of …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
The top stories affecting Patch readers in Union County, NJ for Sept. 9 - 15, 2012.
Union County remembered September 11 in a number of thoughtful and moving ceremonies throughout its towns. The County held a candlelight memorial at Echo Lake Park (here). Other town events included: In other news: Woman Punches Train Conductor, Pulls Emergency Brake A Plainfield woman allegedly punched a conductor and pulled the emergency brake of the 5:10p.m. train arriving into Summit, according to NJ Transit Police. Nadine Canty, 48, is being charged with aggravated assault, criminal mischief and interference with transportation, said NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder. Support Builds for Westfield Bond Referendum Westfield will have the opportunity to make one decision that will determine the fate of two separate multi-million dollar…
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Stories that made the greatest impact in our Union County towns this week.
State, County Officials Urge Caution Against West Nile Late summer and early fall are typically the most critical times of the year to be aware of the potential for the dangers of contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites. County to Hold 9/11 Memorial in Echo Lake Park On Sept. 11, Union County will remember County residents lost during 9/11 at the Union County September 11th Memorial in Echo Lake Park. Fanwood Residents Object to PSE&G Tower Move As part of the North Central Reliability Project, residents could see a monopole constructed closer to home. Bagel Shop Burglars Captured By Cranford Police The following information was submitted by the Cranford Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. Union County Kids…
Monday, September 3, 2012
Stories that made the greatest impact in our Union County towns this week.
Lights...Camera...Joanie's Cafe! Television crews visited a Cranford eatery on Aug. 29 to film a commercial. Cranford Chief's Transition To Full-Time Township Admin. Closer To Becoming Reality The Cranford Township Committee will interview candidates tonight and tomorrow to take over Interim Township Administrator/Police Chief Eric Mason's position. Clark Police Look for Help in Identifying the TD Bank Robber Clark Police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery of TD Bank on the corner of Raritan Road and Westfield Avenue. Patch has the security camera photos of the suspect posted. Springfield PD Charge Newark Man with Car Theft Following Multi-Town Chase Springfield police report that an attempted car theft sent a man to the …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Top stories from Union County towns covered by Patch for the week of August 19-25, 2012.
Irene: One Year Later Readers comment on how they are coping one year after the devastating 2011 storm. New Providence BOE Applauds District for NJ Monthly Ranking NJ Monthly named New Providence High as the No. 1 high school in the state. Others local schools also ranked highly. Two Westfield Teens Taken Into Custody in Connection With Car Burglaries Anyone who believes items may have been taken from their vehicle between the evening of Aug. 21 and the morning of Aug. 22, should call police at 908-789-4000. Westfield Girl, 15, Saves Preschooler Thanks to Red Cross Training Anna Reid, 15, used the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge food from the throat of Lia Simitz, 3. Reid learned the maneuver in a Red Cross babysitting training class she'd …
Sunday, August 19, 2012
The top news stories of the week of August 12-18, 2012.
Photos: Runners Unite for Allison Lowenstein Runners of all ages took one or more laps around Tamaques Park Saturday afternoon as part of the "Fun Run for Alli Low." In mid-July, Allison Lowenstein, 21, of Westfield, was hit by a motorist who fled the scene while she was jogging in Harriman State Park, NY. A cross country runner, Lowenstein sustained serious injuries but friends were happy to report Saturday that Alli is getting stronger every day. Proceeds will benefit the Lowenstein family. Those who are interested in contributing can visit http://www.indiegogo.com/funrunforallilow . Vera Pecoraro Homicide Investigation is Ongoing in Clark Now more than a month after the death of Clark's Vera Pecoraro, the Union County Prosecutor's …
Sunday, August 12, 2012
The top news stories of the week of August 5-11, 2012.
Special Delivery! Cranford Police Help Deliver Baby In Front Seat Of Car On Aug. 3, Cranford Police Officer Matthew Nazzaro delivered a baby boy in a parking lot of the Butcher Block, 209 Centennial Ave. Baby Adam Ramos and family were transported to St. Barnabas Medical Center afterward. Nazzaro was assisted by Assisted by Sgt. Frank Williams, and Officers Robert Jordan and Michael Dubitsky. Westfield Olympian Expelled After Positive Drug Test U.S. Judoka Nicholas Delpopolo, 23, was expelled from the Olympic games after testing positive for marijuana, it was announced Monday. As a result, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualifed Delpopolo's result from the men's 73 kg Judo event. The Delpopolo family released a statement …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Major stories in Patch towns in Union County this past week
Countywide The Union County Homicide Task Force has been continuing work on the investigation into the death of Vera Pecoraro while also working two other active homicide investigations in the county – the shooting death of a Linden teen and the stabbing of a 17-year-old during a large fight in Rahway. Clark Matthew Dorsi, lawyer for Michael and Theodore Pecoraro, says the two are fully cooperating with the investigation into their mother's homicide. Vera Pecoraro was found with her throat slit on Saturday at her home on Rolling Hill Way in Clark. Police say there was no sign of forced entry into the home and they believe she knew her attacker. Cranford Former Cranford Deputy Mayor Ann Darby no longer works for JPMorgan Chase, but the wife…
Sunday, July 8, 2012
We take a look back at the news in Patch towns in Union County for the past week.
Clark An elderly woman was found dead in her home in Clark on Saturday evening, July 7. The cause of death for the Rolling Hill Way resident has not yet been released. NJ.com reports that a woman was found dead in a Clark motel on June 21. Stephanie Cunningham, who formerly battled drug addiction, had returned to Union County to testify in a murder trial. Police and prosecutors are awaiting the results of toxicology tests but found no signs of foul play at the scene. Cranford A missing 14-year-old Cranford resident was found on Friday, July 6, by Cranford Police about twelve hours after being reported missing by her family. New Providence Two New Providence businesses burglarized on Sunday. Sometime in the overnight hours of July 1 at …
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