WESTFIELD—CONTACT We Care, a 24-hour caring and crisis hotline, will hold an open house on Monday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield. The general public is invited to attend to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the award-winning organization. The 33-year-old non-profit organization, devoted... »
RAHWAY—The Rahway Recreation Department is looking for talented individuals ages 8 to adults to participate in the annual talent show scheduled on Thursday, April 2, at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Organizers are looking for singers, dancers, rappers, bands, comedians and any other acts. Auditions for the show are scheduled for Friday, Jan.... »
CARTERET—Mayor Dan Reiman joined with Parks Commissioner Randy Krum last week to announce that the borough has earmarked funds for soft costs to prepare for improvements to Carteret Park’s tennis and basketball courts. Made possible by Carteret’s local Open Space fund and Community Development Block Grant funds, $50,000 has been earmarked for pre-construction costs... »
NEW BRUNSWICK—According to the National Cancer Policy Board, it is estimated that by the year 2050 there will be more cancer survivors in the United States than those newly diagnosed with the disease. That is why researchers at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) are taking a closer look at the specific needs... »
CLARK – Tickets for the Clark Benefit Fund’s 16th Annual Benefit Ball are now on sale. The Ball will be held at the Gran Centurions on Madison Hill Road, on Saturday, Feb.7, from 7 p.m. until midnight. Tickets are $75 per person and include cocktail hour and a premium open bar, a choice of... »
By Mayor John McCormac On Dec. 21 – the first day of winter – we celebrated the first year anniversary of the newly constructed Woodbridge Township Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center. The new center, located at 195 Woodbridge Avenue in Sewaren, provides a safe and comfortable haven for the care and housing of... »
EDISON – On Friday, Jan. 9, the cameras from News 12 New Jersey were focused on Christopher Georgevich of Elizabeth, a senior at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison. Georgevich was being interviewed by reporter George Falkowski after being named the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)/News 12 Scholar Athlete. Georgevich, who is the captain... »
TRENTON –Last week, Gov. Jon Corzine signed a new law to ensure New Jersey voters are not disenfranchised when an election falls on the same day as a major religious observance. The measure stems from a situation that arose in Edison last year when a school bond referendum was scheduled for Sept. 30 –... »
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic Hearing yourself utter the plot description of “Bride Wars” makes you wonder if either you or the world has gone insane. At minimum, certainly it must cause you to lose millions of brain cells. But a critic must be intrepid. So here goes: Two best friends since... »
RAHWAY—Introduction to Business is a popular elective at Rahway High School. Students who take the class learn about the business world, the marketing aspect of business and its impact on media and culture, the issues of managing a company’s brand, pricing and distribution and how technology is used to effectively market to consumers. The... »
By Diane Norek Harrison ELIZABETH-These memories are from reader William Frolich: Some of my earliest memories go back to when I was about two or three years old. By this time the family was living at 567 Morris Avenue in Elizabeth, although when the house was purchased, it was actually in Union Township. At... »
NEWARK—PSE&G, New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility, is closely monitoring weather conditions and preparing for frigid temperatures expected in our region over the next several days. The utility will have extra personnel and supplies on hand to ensure that electric and gas weather-related emergencies are handled safely and promptly. On a typical winter... »
Recession, Winter Weather Compound January’s Blood Drain STATE—New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations. Hospital demand for blood (needed for emergency care and surgery) has increased beyond seasonal expectations while levels of blood donation have been below forecast. Blood supplies have... »
By Assemblyman John Wisniewski Even after all my time spent as an elected official in Middlesex County, I still find myself humbled and greatly touched by the generosity of my constituency. As some of you may have seen on the news and in the papers recently, local food banks and charitable organizations have been... »
By Jim Whelan In past two years, both Rahway and St. Mary’s of Elizabeth have raised Mountain Valley regular season champion banners. In 2007, the St. Mary’s Hilltoppers were crowned champions with a 19-5 record. Last year Rahway went through the conference like a buzzsaw reeling off 19 straight wins before their first loss... »
CLARK—Union County community residents will unite to launch the 2009 Relay for Life season next week in Clark. Anyone interested in making a difference in the fight against cancer is encouraged to attend. The kick-off rally will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., at Clark Municipal Building Cafeteria, 430... »
By Diane Norek Harrison SAYREVILLE-This material was given to me for my column and is from the Morgan section of Sayreville: The Morgan Athletic Association held their 17th Annual Banquet on Oct. 28, 1979 with a family style dinner at Diamond Jim’s. »
ELIZABETH – Police found the body of a 26-year-old Roselle man inside a car near the corner of Reid and East Grand streets on Jan. 8. He is the second homicide victim in Elizabeth this year, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. A resident called 911 to report the body shortly before 2... »
EDISON – Police are investigating a child luring attempt that took place last week on Grove Avenue. An 11-year-old girl was walking by herself from the library on the afternoon of Jan. 6. She was on the grass of St. Helena’s R.C. Church when a black four-door vehicle pulled up alongside her, police said.... »
ELIZABETH – A 19-year-old homeless admitted setting a fire that lead to the death of a city firefighter earlier this month. Emilio Vasquez has been charged with arson and felony homicide, but a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf during a court appearance last week. Vasquez told police that he set a... »
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