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Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination
Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, who grew up in Union Township, is continuing to receives accolades more than a year after his passing. Liotta received a Primetime Emmy nomination in the category of  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his work on the TV show "Black Bird" it was announced on Wednesday, July 12. Liotta died of a heart attack last May while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. "Black Bird", which airs on Apple TV+, is a crime drama based on the autobiographical novel "In with the Devil: a Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Union Teacher Honored By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO) Union Teacher Honored By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO)
Union Teacher Honored By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (Video) A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
'SCARED TO DEATH': Weapons Recovered In Pair Of Union High School Lockdowns, Authorities Say 'SCARED TO DEATH': Weapons Recovered In Pair Of Union High School Lockdowns, Authorities Say
'Scared TO Death': Weapons Recovered In Pair Of Union High School Lockdowns, Authorities Say A hammer and knife were recovered and one person was injured in a pair of unrelated lockdowns that had students panicking at Union High School Friday, authorities said. An adult student who showed up with a hammer was taken into custody following the 8 a.m. lockdown, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo said. The hammer and a knife were subsequently recovered and a second student was removed from the building before the lockdown was lifted, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. A second lockdown that lasted several hours was imposed around 11 a.m. by school security on repor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury
GoFundMe Started For Union Football Player In Coma Following Injury A fundraiser has been started to help a Union High School varsity football player who suffered a serious injury in a game Oct. 25.  Kofi Ansah, a senior, was in the game against Bridgewater-Raritan when he suffered a lacerated spleen. He has been in a medically induced coma since Saturday, according to a GoFundMe campaign started on his behalf.  Although the lifelong Union resident's condition is serious, he is improving, the campaign's organizer said.  "The recovery process for Kofi has been long and full of highs and lows. His health is moving in a positive direction. Doct…

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by Paul Milo
Obituaries
Joseph Torre Of Union, Business Owner And Avid Sports Fan Joseph Torre Of Union, Business Owner And Avid Sports Fan
Joseph Torre Of Union, Business Owner And Avid Sports Fan Joseph Torre, a lifelong Union resident, died suddenly on Sunday at home.  Born in Summit, he played Little League in Union and attended Union High School.  An avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, he loved going to Yankees games with his father, the late Joseph W. Torre. He also enjoyed relaxing at home and spending time with his family.  A self-employed business person, he owned JT Detailing.  He is survived by his mother, Nancy J. (nee Rummel) Torre; a sister, Tina Ferreira and her husband Michael; and another sister, Cheryl Calabrese and her husb…

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by Paul Milo
News
'Rest In Peace, Little Man': Union Mourns 12-Year-Old Jeremy Maraj 'Rest In Peace, Little Man': Union Mourns 12-Year-Old Jeremy Maraj
'Rest In Peace, Little Man': Union Mourns 12-Year-Old Jeremy Maraj Friends, classmates, neighbors and other residents of Union came together over the weekend to remember Jeremy Maraj, a 12-year-old boy who died Friday from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run accident.  "The past few days have been very sad because we lost a very good person," said one woman, one of several people to post online testimonials.  "Jeremy has always been funny, kind and great to everyone. You will never be forgotten. We love you Jeremy."  A memorial to the Kawameeh Middle School student was erected at Irene Hoppe Park Friday, just hours after Jeremy died at Un…

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by Paul Milo
Neighbors
Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash
Governor Orders Flags Lowered In Honor Of Union Teen Killed In Crash Gov. Phil Murphy has issued an executive order that U.S. and state flags fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Anthony Steitz, a 17-year-old from Union who died after his car crashed in Watchung late Saturday night.  “Private First Class Anthony P. Steitz was taken from us much too soon in a tragic automobile accident,” said Murphy. “His selfless service and dedication to our state and country will not be forgotten. Tammy and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Anthony’s family and friends in this difficult time.” Steitz, a member of the Junior ROTC at Union High School, …

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by Paul Milo
Neighbors
UPDATE: 'Outstanding' Union Teen Active In ROTC Dies In Car Crash UPDATE: 'Outstanding' Union Teen Active In ROTC Dies In Car Crash
Update: 'Outstanding' Union Teen Active In ROTC Dies In Car Crash A Union High School student who came from a family of firefighters and belonged to the school's junior ROTC program has died,  the New Jersey Veterans Network said Sunday.  According to the State Police, Anthony Steitz,  17, suffered serious injuries in a car crash Saturday night.  He was driving eastbound on I-78 in Watchung around 11:30 p.m. when his sedan  left the roadway and crashed into some trees. No other vehicles were involved, Sgt. Jeff Flynn of the State Police said. The cause of the crash was still under investigation Sunday. Steitz was taken to an ar…

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by Paul Milo