Archive for April, 2010

ELIZABETH—Benedictine Academy, an all-female Catholic college prep high school in Elizabeth, has released its third quarter honor roll. Thirty-five exemplary students at the academy were named based on outstanding academic performance. »

ELIZABETH – Select junior class members of the Benedictine Academy were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society on April 15. »

WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac and the municipal council announced May as “Senior Month 2010” throughout Woodbridge Township. »

UNION—Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of Poetry and Art at the Les Malamut Art Gallery on Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The Les Malamut Art Gallery (wheelchair accessible, downstairs in the Union Public Library) is located at 1980 Morris Avenue. This event is free to the public. »

STATE—Baskin-Robbins is sweetening the spring season by hosting its fourth annual 31 Cent Scoop Night celebration on April 28, from 5 - 10 p.m., at all locations nationwide. During the event, all 2.5 oz. ice cream scoops will be priced at just 31 cents, with a limit of three scoops per person. »

ROSELLE—Roselle’s Students of the Month show off their awards after being honored at the Roselle Board of Education meeting on April 26. »

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Air Force Reserve Airman David J. Betetta graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. »

LINDEN—In what appears to be an attempt to induce his challenger to withdraw from the primary election campaign in Linden’s Fifth Ward with a promise of future support, Councilman Gene Davis suggested that Council President Robert Bunk does not plan to serve a full term if he is elected mayor. »

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Adam Buschini came up big for the second straight game giving the BlueClaws a late lead with an RBI double, and Josh Zeid worked out of a bases loaded jam with no outs to give the BlueClaws a 3-2 win Tuesday afternoon. »

STATE -- AAA Clubs of New Jersey remind all new drivers that as of May 1, changes to the Graduated Drivers’ license (GDL) law are in effect. The new law addresses some of the biggest dangers to young drivers in their first year of driving. »

CLARK—After numerous meetings, open houses, and fundraisers – students, parents, teachers, alumni and the St. Agnes Parish community finally received the news they were waiting for….St. Agnes School will stay open. »

STATE –Tonight's Mega Millions lottery jackpot is worth $191 million. »

NEWARK—More than 1,000 pedestrians visited emergency rooms in 2008 for injuries sustained from falls that occurred while using a cell phone to call or text. »

April 19 at 2:58 p.m. – Officer Dan Pitts investigated a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle, which was parked at 26 Plymouth Road. »

CARTERET—What stores and restaurants would you prefer to see in Carteret? »

LINDEN – The city Department of Public Property and Community Services has concluded its 2010 Free Income Tax Assistance Program. This program, which was held at various sites throughout the community, between Feb. 5 and April 15, assisted nearly 2,000 residents with the federal and state tax forms. »

EDISON -- The Edison Chamber of Commerce has named the township’s outstanding citizen, teacher and businesses of the year. »

QUINCY, Mass. – A report released last week by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Characteristics of Home Fire Victims, and Injuries, finds that adults over the age of 75 are nearly three times as likely to die in a home fire as the general public. »

LINDEN—The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services will hold a surprise one day ceramic class for Linden students in kindergarten through eighth grades on Thursday, May 20, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street. »

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.—Marine Corps Pvt. Jerry L. Skeete, a 2001 graduate of Woodbridge High School, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. »