Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Cranford Crash Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Cranford Crash
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Cranford Crash A pedestrian was struck and killed in an early-morning crash Tuesday in Cranford, authorities said. The pedestrian was crossing Springfield Avenue when they were struck by a 51-year-old Kenilworth man heading south and approaching Orange Avenue, in a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, local police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, where they later died. The Hyundai driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. Anyone with information regarding the crash can contact Det. Steven D’Ambola of the Cranford Police Traffic Bureau by calling 908-709-7336.

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
News
WINNERS: 3 Powerball Players Win $50K In Central Jersey WINNERS: 3 Powerball Players Win $50K In Central Jersey
Winners: 3 Powerball Players Win $50K In Central Jersey There were three lucky Powerball lottery players on Saturday, New Jersey Lottery officials said. Three Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Dec. 5, with each player winning a $50,000 third-tier prize.  The winning numbers for the Dec. 5, drawing were: 03, 04, 06, 48, and 53. The Red Power Ball number was 10. The Multiplier number was 02.  The winning tickets from Saturday night’s drawing were sold at the following locations: Fords (Middlesex County), AR-EX Pharmacy, 370 New Brunswick Ave.  Wall Township (Monmouth), Quick…

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by Jon Craig
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
80-Year-Old Driver Killed, Another Injured In 5-Car Union County Crash 80-Year-Old Driver Killed, Another Injured In 5-Car Union County Crash
80-Year-Old Driver Killed, Another Injured In 5-Car Union County Crash An 80-year-old driver was killed and another injured in a five-car crash in Union County on Wednesday, authorities said. The crash occurred at the intersection of North Avenue East and Centennial Avenue in Cranford around 1:40 p.m., Police Detective Lieutenant Edward R. Davenport told Daily Voice. Two of the drivers involved in the crash sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital, where one of them — an 80-year-old Union man — was pronounced dead, Davenport said. His name had not been released by police. North Avenue East remained closed in both directions as of 2:30 p.m. whil…

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by Valerie Musson
Paterson, NJ
Business
Wawa Approved In Wayne, 4 Other NJ Locations Opening Soon Wawa Approved In Wayne, 4 Other NJ Locations Opening Soon
Wawa Approved In Wayne, 4 Other NJ Locations Opening Soon Wawa is coming to Wayne. The township's Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved plans for the convenience store and gas station at the former site of Nagel's Candy Barn on Route 23. The 4,736-square-foot convenience store comes with eight fuel pumps with two dispensers each.  Nagel's Candy Barn closed in 2015 after the owner got sick, after nearly 60 years in business. Several other Wawa stores are expected to open in the following locations, its website says: Mount Holly: 570 Rancocas Road, Fall 2020 Eatontown: Route 35 Nr. Meridian Way, Winter 2021 Randolph: 502…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon
Ani Ramen Opens New North Jersey Location With 3 More Coming Soon The ramen restaurant taking the area by storm has opened its sixth New Jersey location and has plans for three more. Ani Ramen House recently opened on Walnut Avenue in Cranford. A grand opening will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. The Cranford location will serve Ani Ramen's signature craft ramen featuring exceptional custom-made noodles by Sun Noodle. Click here for the menu. The menu also offers appetizers for sharing such as bao buns, chicken karaage and crispy miso sake chicken wings. Lunch and dinner are served daily at this BYOB dining destination. The restaurant is also pla…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Kenilworth Blaze VIDEO: Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Kenilworth Blaze
Video: Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Kenilworth Blaze Firefighters from several agencies battled a four-alarm fire that broke out overnight Saturday at a steel mill in Kenilworth. The Blue Blade Steel building at 123 N. 8th St. was heavily damaged, police said. A cause had not been determined as of Sunday morning. The fire broke out around 1 a.m., and brought firefighters from Kenilworth, Elizabeth, Cranford, Union, Springfield, and Hillside to the scene. The blaze was under control approximately two hours later. No injuries were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Routes 1&9 UPDATE: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Routes 1&9
Update: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Routes 1&9 A Cranford man was being held in the Union County Jail in connection with Sunday's double shooting on Routes 1&9, authorities said Monday. Andrew C. Johnson, 50, was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and four related weapons offenses, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart said jointly. Linden police officers responding to a shooting on the northbound lanes of Routes 1&9 near Avenue C found two victims inside a vehicle stopped on the highway around 9:40 a.m., according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Colleen R…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Route 1&9 UPDATE: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Route 1&9
Update: Cranford Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Double Shooting On Route 1&9 A Cranford man was being held in the Union County Jail in connection with Sunday's double shooting on Routes 1&9, authorities said Monday. Andrew C. Johnson, 50, was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder and four related weapons offenses, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart said jointly. Linden police officers responding to a shooting on the northbound lanes of Routes 1&9 near Avenue C found two victims inside a vehicle stopped on the highway around 9:40 a.m., according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Colleen R…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities: Driver Nabbed After Injuring Officer In Union County Pursuit, Crash Authorities: Driver Nabbed After Injuring Officer In Union County Pursuit, Crash
Authorities: Driver Nabbed After Injuring Officer In Union County Pursuit, Crash A driver wanted out of Monmouth County was arrested after leading police on a pursuit through Union County before crashing, then speeding off -- injuring an officer in the process, authorities said. Ryan Camargo was behind the wheel of a white Dodge Charger with no license plates when he made several traffic violations near Liberty and Hillside avenues in Hillside around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Hillside police spokeswoman Natalie Ogonowski said. Officers tried to stop Camargo, but he disregarded the officers' signals and struck a utility pole on Morris Avenue in Union, Ogonowski said. An office…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Union County These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Union County
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Union County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Union County? The newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com grade each municipality based on quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and more. Westfield came in at No. 1 and earned an A+ overall, despite a B in housing and B+ in crime and safety. Here are the top 10 places to live in Union County. 10. Garwood 9. Mountainside 8. Springfield 7. Scotch Plains 6. Cranford 5. Fanwood 4. Berkeley Heights 3. Summit 2. New Providence 1. Westfield Click here for the full list.

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
North Jersey Family Opens 3rd Taco Shop -- This One In Union County North Jersey Family Opens 3rd Taco Shop -- This One In Union County
North Jersey Family Opens 3rd Taco Shop -- This One In Union County A taco shop owned by a North Jersey family is taking the area by storm. Folklore Artisanal Taco opened this week on North Avenue West in Cranford, in a space formerly occupied by Little Buffalo. Owner Owner Sergio Capdevielle's family operated several restaurants in Mexico in the 1970s.  Folklore's flagship store opened in West Orange and then last year, a second came to Chatham. Thank you Cranford for making this opening day amazing!! Mucho love and muchos Tacos!! ❤️🌮 Posted by Folklore Artisanal Taco on Thursday, July 30, 2020 Orders come with four tacos, which range in price betwe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Nearly 1,000 People Without Power Due To Cranford Transformer Explosion Nearly 1,000 People Without Power Due To Cranford Transformer Explosion
Nearly 1,000 People Without Power Due To Cranford Transformer Explosion A transformer explosion left hundreds of people without power in Cranford Friday morning. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. near Linden Place, with nearly 1,000 area residents without power as of 10:42 a.m., according to a PSE&G outage map. The estimated restoration time was 1:15 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine