Archive for July, 2009

MADISON, Wis. – When diabetes educator Eva Marie Vivian sees overweight minority children, she sees a generational tragedy unfolding. »

STATE—Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) continue to fall year-over-year in the Garden State through May, according to just-released federal government data, which show a 25 million mile decrease – or less than 1% - for the month when compared to May 2008. »

CLINTON – Unity Bank, a mid-sized community institution with 16 branches, is providing a combination of critical business services and much needed loans to help area businesses thrive, while competitors struggle to survive. »

WOODBRIDGE –Woodbridge Town Hall will host a one-day ‘Passport Satellite Office’ on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office, along with the Woodbridge Township Municipal Clerk’s Office, will be accepting applications for U.S. Passports in the Council Meeting Room (First Floor), Woodbridge Municipal Building, located at... »

CARTERET—Artwork from professional and non-professional Middlesex County artists over age 60, who participated in the county Department on Aging Senior Art Contest, are currently on display at the Carteret Senior Center, 100 Cooke Avenue, in Carteret. »

CRANFORD—Teens—want to have a good laugh? Learn fun new games and techniques? Or just have a good time? »

ISELIN—The American Legion T. Nulty Post #471 will sponsor their second annual blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 2:30 – 8 p.m. at the post home, located at 25 Brown Avenue in Iselin. »

BOSTON, Mass. – Two Colonia residents were named to the dean’s list at Boston University. »

WESTFIELD—Union County residents can become certified tree experts and share their knowledge with children by joining the Union County Master Tree Steward training program. »

CRANFORD—The Celebration Singers, a 50-member mixed chorus, will hold auditions on Aug. 18 and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cranford United Methodist at Walnut and Lincoln Avenues in Cranford. Director Sean Berg encourages interested tenors to try out. »

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.— For the daughter of an Elizabeth couple, the painful task of identifying the remains, scanning for unexploded ordnances, performing an autopsy, and preparing each service member for burial in a casket chosen by the family for the final trip home begins. »

ROSELLE—The Roselle Police Department announced Tuesday that they have been equipped with new Police Tracking Computers (PTCs) as a result of a donation by LoJack Corporation. »

WESTFIELD—The 4-H Program of Union County is looking for an adult volunteer to run its Fashion Design/Sewing Club. The club leader helps children learn basic sewing and fashion design techniques. »

UNION COUNTY—County residents age 60 and older may be eligible for vouchers to purchase locally grown “Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables and herbs. »

ROSELLE PARK—Useless “stuff” taking up space? Need to “declutter” your life? Want to do a good deed in these economic hard times? »

HIGHLAND PARK—On Monday, Aug. 3, PSE&G and GreenFaith are hosting a free seminar for PSE&G customers interested in installing residential solar systems. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. high school student team competing in the 41st International Chemistry Olympiad won one gold and three silver medals at the event held July 18-26 in Cambridge, England. The students, from Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey and New York, competed against more than 250 students from 65 countries. »

FORDS—Albert Pacheko of Pacheko Women’s Clothing and Accessories Boutique in Fords presents a check to Rob Eccles, Regional Vice President of the American Cancer Society. »

SAYREVILLE – Patrons of Sayreville’s strip clubs can continue to bring their own beer, at least for now. »

When you’re looking to cool off on a hot summer day, you may be thinking that relief is just a dip away, in one of New Jersey’s countless rivers, streams, creeks or lakes. But many waterways are polluted or filled with unsightly debris. You can help change that on Saturday, Aug. 8,... »