Archive for September, 2009

SCOTCH PLAINS – Last spring Camille Manhit, of Union, was selected to participate in the exclusive “Running Start” Program Young Women’s Political Leadership Retreat. »

WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge resident Adriana Linder has been regional manager in charge of the Columbia Bank’s South Central Region.  In her new position, Linder assumes responsibility for four Columbia Bank branches in Edison, Raritan Center, Sayreville and South Plainfield. Linder joined Columbia Bank in 1999 as a branch manager of the bank’s Edison branch. ... »

RAHWAY—Students at Franklin School in Rahway recently attended handwashing classes as a part of health education. Students were instructed on the proper way to wash their hands. Some basic rules when washing hands are washing for at least 20 seconds. If you are unable to wash you hands, using alcohol based hand sanitizer is... »

CRANFORD—CancerCare of New Jersey will hold its annual 5K Run/Walk for Mom on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Nomahegan Park, in Cranford. »

SOUTH AMBOY – Rowan University College of Communication junior EJ Campbell has been named a national finalist for the 2009 National Student Production Awards presented by College Broadcasters. »

EDISON—Kindergarteners and third graders at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison created delightful, colorful drawings to send to “Color A Smile,” a non-profit organization in Morristown that collects crayon drawings from school children to distribute to nursing homes, Meals on Wheels programs and individuals across the country. »

ROSELLE—School security technology provider Virtual Ed Link will unveil New Jersey’s first interactive Safety and Security Management System (SSMS) for schools on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Roselle. »

STATE–Tuesday, Oct. 13, is the deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election in New Jersey. Voter registration forms are available in every municipality at the office of the municipal clerk. Forms also may be obtained by calling the office of the Union County Clerk at 1-908-527-4996, or the Middlesex County Clerk’s... »

TRENTON— During its regular bi-monthly meeting, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented the 2009 Community College Spirit Award to Dr. Patricia Biddar, executive director of assessment, planning and research at Union County College, for her exemplary service to New Jersey’s community colleges. »

RAHWAY—Students at Franklin School in Rahway were recently visited by Officer Buckley and K-9 Dagon from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. »

JERSEY CITY—New Jersey City University took leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but Kean tied the game just 58 seconds before halftime and neither team scored again as the Gothic Knights and Cougars tied, 2-2, in a New Jersey Athletic Conference game on Wednesday afternoon at the Robert L. McNulty Memorial Soccer Field. »

NEWARK – Fiestas connecting the vibrant cultures of the Americas and the Caribbean will be held at the Newark Museum during October, celebrated nationally as Latino Heritage Month. »

Facebook isn’t just a place to hook up with ex-girlfriends from high school anymore. Companies large and small are now using it for networking and legitimate business tasks. Unfortunately, it can also be a place to hook your company’s network up with some nasty viruses. »

ROSELLE PARK – “Discovering New Jersey,” a solo exhibit of artwork by Roselle Park resident, Leona M Seufert, will be on display at the Casano Community Center Gallery from Oct. 20 – Dec. 18. »

RAHWAY—Students at Franklin School in Rahway were in for a musical treat! Branislav Svitek and Nick Marino from The Music Shop stopped by to demonstrate various instruments to third, fourth and fifth grade students. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – A 2004 Mercedes Benz, a 1998 Ford Expedition and a 2000 Jeep Wrangler will be on the block during Middlesex County’s annual auction of cars, heavy equipment, jewelry and office and computer supplies. »

NEWARK – Local movie-goers seeing trailers for the upcoming film, “Whip It!,” may be surprised to learn that northern New Jersey has it’s very own roller derby league – the Garden State Rollergirls. »

SAYREVILLE – The author who captivated audiences with “The Heritage of Terra: The Endeavor” returns with the second installment of the trilogy: “The Obligation: Shadows of a Threat”. »

WOODBRIDGE—American Legion T. Nulty Post 471’s Blue Star Family Support Group will be at the St. James Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seeking your assistance to aid American soldiers. »

ELIZABETH – Trinitas Regional Medical Center and the National Kidney Foundation’s Greater New York Chapter will offer a Kidney Early Evaluation Program on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. »