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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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A purr-fect evening at Kenilworth Public Library

3 days ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. KENLWORTH, NJ — There’s nothing more adorable than the pitter-patter of little paws. And that was apparent recently at Kenilworth Public Library, where kittens were the focus of the evening. Children ages 3 and older attended a special story time, followed by a special visitor from an animal shelter. Robin Koerner, coordinator of children’s services, hosted this very special program targeted towards animal lovers.
Author joins a panel of local authors at Cranford Pubic Library

4 days ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Library will be hosting a discussion on writing, storytelling and the creative process on April 30, at 7 p.m.Patrick O’Dowd will be talking about his novel, “A Campus on Fire,” and engaging in a conversation with fellow writers about their journeys and the stories they tell.
Crane-Philips House Museum hosts master gardener presentation and museum tour

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. CRANFORD, NJ — Crane-Philips House Museum recently hosted a gardening presentation and museum tour. Caren White, a master gardener with Middlesex County, is a popular speaker on herbs at garden clubs, libraries and other groups around the state. She gave a presentation on starting an herb garden and answered questions. Beginning, she explained the difference between an herb and a spice. Herbs use leaves or flowers. A spice uses any other part of the plant.
Monday Night Play Reading Series presents ‘King of the Hollywood Fixers’

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. RAHWAY, NJ — During the Golden Age of Hollywood, “fixers” were employed by MGM studios. MGM had more stars than heaven and a fixer’s duty was to do anything in their power that was potentially damaging, so that stars came out unscathed. “They saved careers,” said playwright Douglas J. Cohen. “King of the Hollywood Fixers” is part of American Theater Group’s free Monday Night Play Reading Series, on April 14, at 7 p.m., at Hamilton Stage in Rahway.
‘The Wedding Singer’ wows audiences at Arthur L. Johnson High School

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. CLARK, NJ — Capturing 1980s nostalgia is no easy task, especially when it’s 2025. However, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Theatre Project nails it with an authentic retro vibe, a revolving stage, spectacular choreography and a perfect cast. Voluminous curls were donned by ladies who had vibrant neon eye shadow done in hot pink and electric blue.
Resident is Outstanding Citizen and Outstanding Firefighter of the Year

1 week ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

GARWOOD, NJ — In 2018, Pat DiFabio was presented with the prestigious Unity Special Achievement Award. He was recognized for a lifetime of making a difference with a big heart and a big smile. The longtime Garwood resident continues to make a difference at the age of 96. Though retired, he is still working with the town on the Mayor’s Advisory Board and on the Historic Committee. “I had an exciting life,” he said, as he reminisced about his years in Garwood.
Jonathan Dayton baseball opens with win against Summit

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | JR Parachini

SUMMIT, NJ — The Union County Conference schedule maker presented the Jonathan Dayton High School baseball team with a very challenging first three games right off the bat, no pun intended. Among the top teams in the Mountain Division, the Bulldogs opened with contests against three of the upper Watchung Division schools before they were scheduled to play someone in their division.
Cranford High School’s baseball team has strong 2-1 start

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | JR Parachini

CRANFORD, NJ — A positive first week of the season, including in the wins and losses columns, was somewhat imperative for a Cranford High School baseball team void of a great deal of seniors and returning varsity experience this season. Cranford opened with Union County Conference-crossover triumphs at Oratory Preparatory School, 8-3, on Tuesday, April 1, and in its home-opener vs. Jonathan Dayton High School, 5-2, on Thursday, April 3.
Rhonda Denet presents Ladies of Motown at Vauxhall Branch Library

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. UNION, NJ — Rhonda Denet brought the musical magic of Motown to Vauxhall Branch Library recently. She also told a history lesson about the Motown label, focusing on the ladies who made it all happen. She told the audience these ladies were “the ones who put the Motown label on the map.”Denet’s angelic voice and dynamic charisma kept the audience entertained for a full hour as she sang hit after hit.
UCPAC packs a full house for ‘Black & White Night 2025’

2 weeks ago | unionnewsdaily.com | Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

This slideshow requires JavaScript. RAHWAY, NJ — The films were silent, but the audience roared with laughter.