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When alumnus Gus Garcia was a student at Kean University, then Kean College, he was one of the most involved and ac… Continue

By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer
UNION — A township police officer accidentally shot himself in the foot just after midnight Friday while trying to reach a fellow officer struggling with an armed robbery suspect, officials said Monday.
Police Officer Kurt Carter, 32, an eight-year veteran of the force, is recuperating at University Hospital in Newark after surgery last Friday to remove the 40-caliber bullet from his shattered right foot. The officer is expected to undergo additional… Continue

By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer
UNION — The township of Union will avoid laying off 30 police officers at the end of this month after weekend negotiations resulted in a settlement saving the township $5 million dollars.
The announcement came almost a month after members of PBA Local 69 decided they were not willing to join the other four township unions in switching to the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan.
The township decided to part ways with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shi… Continue

By Paul Greulich, Staff Writer
UNION — Kean University’s Police Department has been earn… Continue

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