It's too easy to ignore good news these days so let's not ignore what happened in Union County this past Saturday.
Over 40,000 of our residents were treated to a full day of music and games for children at Nomahegan Park in Cranford, one of the 33 parks encompassing 6000 acres throughout the Union County parks system.
Some of the bands were from decades ago, but Chuck Berry showed that time has not slowed him down. Our younger residents knew the Smithereens from Scotch Plains and the Alarm from Wales. The day's entertainment started with Beale Street Love, a band from Roselle Park.
County Manager, George Devanney, started the day off by leading a walkathon that raised over $100,000 for cancer treatment centers in Union County.
County Fairs and festivities have been part of our American culture since the birth of our nation. They help keep our communities together and bring enjoyment into our lives.
The real story, however, will never be told. No arrests for underage drinking; no arrests period; no rowdiness; no fights or drunken behavior.
Union County residents and its government made no news, because it was all good: good fun, dollars for cancer treatment and good behavior.