ELIZABETH—When Thomas Frazier graduated from Rowan University’s College of Communications in December, there was cause for a little more celebration than usual. Frazier is the first member of Community Access Unlimited to graduate from a four-year college program in the agency’s 30-year history. CAU helps people with special needs to gain real lives in... »
ELIZABETH—The Emergency Department physicians of Trinitas Regional Medical Center offer the following suggestions for being safe during severe cold weather. There are big health risks to infants, the elderly, travelers and pets when the temperature drops to freezing and below; especially when the temperature is in the 20’s, teens or single digits. »
TRENTON—Recently, Gov. Jon Corzine and the New Jersey State Legislature revised the New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Rewards Scholarship (NJ STARS) and NJ STARS II scholarship programs to ensure their long-term viability. Students graduating high school in 2009 in the top 15 percent of their class will be academically eligible for the scholarship in... »
By Jim Whelan Legendary coach Bob Hurley of St. Anthony’s in Jersey City is often asked why he does not move up to the college ranks. He always replies, “I am a high school coach.” Union County College women’s basketball coach Cheryl Bell can relate because she is a big proponent of a junior... »
CLARK – P.B.A. Local #125 and American Legion Post #328 will host a benefit for 4-year-old Clark resident Jason Greenbush on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson High School on Westfield Avenue. Greenbush has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. »
Giving Back To The Community—Waliyy Dixon, a 1992 Linden High School All State Basketball honoree and a Street and Smith Magazine All American H.S. Basketball Player, came home to Linden on Jan. 3, to sponsor a free basketball skills & drills clinic in co-operation with the Linden P.A.L. and The Linden Department of... »
by James J. Devine Last week, I reported that Assemblyman Joseph Cryan is abusing his legislative office by having government staff perform work related to his capacity as state Democratic Party chairman. Freeholder John D’Amico Jr. said communication with the office of Assemblyman Joseph Cryan from someone on the Monmouth County Democrats’ transition team... »
STATE – A recently released federal study estimates that 32 million adults in the United States – about one in seven – lack basic literacy skills. They would find it challenging to read this newspaper article or figure out a bill. “They really cannot read … paragraphs (or) sentences that are connected,” says Sheida... »
TRENTON–Residents facing foreclosure can visit http://www.nj.gov/foreclosuremediation/ for more information and call a hotline at 1-888-989-5277. The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is a partnership of the Judiciary, the Office of the Attorney General, the Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Legal Services of New Jersey, the... »
DENVER, Colo. – Elizabeth native Todd Bowles became the seventh candidate to interview for the Denver Broncos’ vacant head coach position. The NFL team fired coach Mike Shanahan two days after their 8-8 season concluded. »
STATE—When opening a checking or savings account, security and convenience top the list of must-haves. But how do you know which bank, savings and loan or other choice is the right one for you? According to the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) there are many different factors to consider: Security Comes... »
CLARK—The Cub Scout Pack 145 family will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m. through noon at the Brewer School cafeteria, 430 Westfield Avenue, Clark. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee, and other delicious breakfast goods. The Cub Scout pancake breakfast is designed to enhance community fellowship... »
STATE—Just one in four New Jersey voters, 25 percent, say the state is headed in the right direction, down 3 percentage points from a year ago (from 28 percent), and essentially unchanged since last February (25 percent). According to the most recent poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind, 65 percent of voters continue to... »
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, senior citizens usually experience lower rates of crime. But when seniors are victimized, there is a 92 percent chance the crime will occur in or near their homes. “As we age, our safety and security needs change, so it’s important to take extra precautions to keep ourselves... »
UNION—Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University will host several activities for children and visitors of all ages throughout January. The Let It Snow Arts and Craft Winter Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will celebrate winter and the beauty of snowflakes and create a special craft to... »
STATE—According to a new report, Helping Smokers Quit: State Cessation Coverage, released in November 2008 by the American Lung Association, just six states provide comprehensive cessation coverage for state employees and New Jersey is not one of them. The six states are: Alabama, Illinois, Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and New Mexico. Beyond that, 38... »
By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic You know that boring couple you’ve been promising to double with, but keep putting off for fear of the dead air that might permeate the evening? Call them now. Suggest you see “Doubt.” The film will take up 104 minutes. Following that, either at dinner or the coffee... »
RAHWAY—On Friday, Jan. 16, Alliance Repertory Theatre Company will open their stage production of Aaron Sorkin’s ‘A Few Good Men’ at the Union County Performing Arts Center. The critically acclaimed play will run in Rahway through Saturday, Jan. 31. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances are at... »
by James J. Devine Assemblyman Joseph Cryan is apparently abusing his legislative office by having government staff perform work related to his capacity as state Democratic Party chairman, specifically to recruit personnel for some Monmouth County government jobs. According to e-mails obtained by Monmouth County Freeholder Robert D. Clifton, Cryan’s legislative office staff in... »
ELIZABETH—Michelle calls it the day that changed her life. Three years ago, the Summit resident saw a flyer at her local grocery store, asking for volunteers to serve at the Union County Rape Crisis Center. The idea struck a chord and she signed up. “Since becoming a volunteer I’ve learned so much, working with... »
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