Missing Hiker Found, Woman Honors Father: Good Union Co. News

UNION COUNTY, NJ — There is a lot of negative news out there. But there are also stories that focus on the betterment of people and have happy endings. We are focusing on those Union County-area stories for this weekly roundup. (Click the headlines to read.)

Lost Hiker Found Safe In Sourland Mountains

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A hiker lost in the Sourland Mountain Preserve was safely found by emergency responders on Thursday night. David Villapando, 24, was hiking on the 4,000 acre preserve off... Read more

Basking Ridge Mom Walks In Honor Of Dad Fighting Lung Cancer

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Jim Collins has always been there for his daughter Tracy, so when he was diagnosed with lung cancer a little over 10 years ago she began walking for him and hasn't stopped since... Read more

6-Year-Old Belle Mead Cancer Patient Is Celebrity For A Day

BELLE MEAD, NJ — Six-year-old cancer patient and Belle Mead resident, Vania Kumar, was a celebrity for the day. She signed autographs at Stop & Shop in Franklin Park on Sunday. Kumar... Read more

Bridgewater Local’s Documentary Sheds Light On Refugee Population

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater filmmaker Daniella Hobbs’ documentary is among the films to be shown at the inaugural VilleFest in Somerville on Saturday. Hobbs’ film "City of Good Neighbors"... Read more

Inspired By Hurricane Irene, 2 Friends Open New Somerset Brewery

SOMERSET, NJ — Two longtime friends and homebrewers have turned a hobby and passion into a business when they opened Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company in Somerset. The passion for homebrewing... Read more

Bernardsville Woman's 'In Stitches' Shows Laughter Has No Borders

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — There are 11 national languages in South Africa. Most of the country cannot understand what everyone says. But laughter is universal. Hannah Rafkin and Meg Robbins... Read more

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