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Walter Worrall's journey in the newspaper industry started in 1947, where he took on various roles including printer, advertising salesperson, and publisher. In 1968, he acquired the News-Record of Maplewood and South Orange from Gregory Hewlitt. Prior to this, Worrall had a decade of experience as a compositor and spent eight years as the sales and business manager for The Citizen of Morris County. Three years later, in 1971, he expanded his portfolio by buying the West Orange Chronicle, East Orange Record, and Orange Transcript from Charles Moreau.

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Kindergartners experience miracle of life with special visit from Farmer Joe

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

This slideshow requires JavaScript. RAHWAY, NJ — The kindergarten classrooms at Roosevelt Elementary School were filled with wonder and excitement this month starting with a visit from Farmer Joe, and his friendly hen and rooster. This engaging visit brought the world of farm life directly to the students, who were also privileged to witness a truly remarkable event: the hatching of chicks.
Public outreach announced for Open Space and Recreation Plan Element

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

CRANFORD, NJ — The township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board have announced the public outreach campaign to inform the development of an Open Space and Recreation Plan Element of the township’s Master Plan. The Open Space and Recreation Plan Element will provide the township with information to evaluate opportunities to add open space to the community and present a community-based vision for the allocation of resources to open space and recreation priorities.
Exploring the intersection of art and math in sixth-grade pre-algebra

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

This slideshow requires JavaScript. CLARK, NJ — In Andrew Calo’s sixth-grade pre-algebra class at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School, students have been working on a unique project that blends the worlds of art and math. The task? To create three-dimensional animal sculptures using a variety of geometric shapes, such as cubes, spheres and cylinders. After completing their animals, students apply their math skills to calculate the volume of each shape within their sculptures.
Summit Police Department hosts swearing-in ceremony

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

This slideshow requires JavaScript. SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officiated the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Summit Police Sgt. Collin Scarpello on Wednesday, June 4, at City Hall. Scarpello grew up in Madison and graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in human resources. He later attended Fairleigh Dickinson University and obtained a master’s degree in homeland security with a concentration in counterterrorism.
What is ARK? Find out today

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

UNION, NJ — Actors Reading with Kids is a free online program to build confidence in oral and expressive reading for children ages 6 to 13. ARK began as an answer to the following question: During the theater shutdown, how could actors who would normally be preparing to perform on stage use their skills and time to benefit the community?
TV-35 honored with three first-place JAG Awards

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

This slideshow requires JavaScript. CRANFORD, NJ — On Thursday, May 15, at the annual Jersey Access Group Conference and Awards Dinner, Cranford TV-35 was honored with 11 awards in all, including three first-place awards. First Place: “Video Coverage of the Township Committee Meeting (July 9, 2024)” video. Camera work by Don Smith and direction by Christine Hoffman. First Place: Bulletin Board.
South wins 47th annual Phil Simms All-Star Football Classic, ties series

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | JR Parachini

This slideshow requires JavaScript. UNION, NJ — Well, it lasted for a year. That is the only lead the North has had in this football all-star series, as the South came back in the fourth quarter to edge the North for its first win in seven years. It was an interception at the South 10 on the final play of the game by South safety Khajauan “Peaky” Rosborough, of Atlantic City, that clinched the South’s first triumph since 2018.
Sustainable textile recycling program expanded in Cranford

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | David Jablonski

CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the expansion of its textile recycling program. In addition to the original municipalities of Plainfield, Summit and Scotch Plains, the county will now be collaborating with the township of Cranford. This partnership aims to develop more sustainable solutions for reducing clothing and textile waste in our community.
Governor Livingston and David Brearley baseball and Arthur L. Johnson softball win section titles

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | JR Parachini

This slideshow requires JavaScript. UNION COUNTY, NJ — One of the most difficult things in high school sports in the Garden State is winning four games in a row to capture a sectional state championship. The Governor Livingston High School baseball and Arthur L. Johnson High School softball teams can now say that they not only did it this year, but achieved the grand feat for a second straight season. Governor Livingston baseball and Arthur L.
Summit girls play in Flag Football All-Star Game

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | JR Parachini

This slideshow requires JavaScript. UNION, NJ — In a town where lacrosse rules during the spring, another sport is coming on. Girls flag football is here to stay in Summit. Seniors Audrey Pisarra and Rebecca Harris are two of the pioneers. They, along with Summit Coach Frank Harpster, represented the Hilltoppers in the annual NJ Jersey Girls Flag Football All-Star Game at Kean University’s Alumni Stadium in Union on Sunday, June 8. This was the second year Summit had girls flag football.