Archive for January, 2011

Many of New Jersey’s senior citizens migrate south in the winter. In contrast to the “snow birds,” one venerable Red-tailed Hawk from New Jersey was recently found to be the oldest living of its species in the world! She’s a happy reminder that many raptors are experiencing a comeback in this state we’re in. »

STATE – New Jersey residents can expect a wintry mix of precipitation tonight through tomorrow morning. »

PLAINFIELD -- The Union County Homicide Task Force is investigating the shooting death of a Plainfield teenager who died early Sunday morning, said Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »

ELIZABETH – On Friday afternoon, a Union County Grand Jury indicted three individuals on murder and robbery charges in the death of a Summit man last summer, First Assistant Union County Prosecutor Albert Cernadas, Jr. said. »

ELIZABETH -- A former Salvation Army pastor and his wife were found guilty last week of multiple theft by deception charges, according to First Assistant Union County Prosecutor Albert Cernadas, Jr. »

EDISON – Nine positions in the township’s Department of Public Works, including one that is currently vacant, will be eliminated effective Jan. 31, Mayor Antonia Ricigliano announced Friday. Two addition positions will be eliminated effective Feb. 7. »

TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection is providing New Jersey's municipalities and counties $13 million in grants to assist local recycling efforts, Commissioner Bob Martin announced Friday. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- In a study published in the December issue of Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, investigators have shown that early treatment with blood pressure-lowering medications provides a long-term benefit of reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- It’s time to break out the granny glasses and go-go boots. New Brunswick Elks Lodge 324 will be sponsoring a 60s-themed dinner-dance at the Elks Lodge, 40 Livingston Avenue from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. »

CLARK -- When national presenter John Halligan facilitates three Bullying and Anti-Bullying Programs at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark on Feb. 9, his audience is expected to include several members of the New Jersey Legislature. »

ROSELLE PARK -- “Progressive Abstract Art” a solo exhibit of acrylic paintings by borough resident Joanna T. Miller, will be on display at the Casano Community Center Art Gallery through Feb. 28. »

RAHWAY -- If you currently write or have written poetry, would like to share your work, get and receive constructive feedback, this group is for you. »

CAPE MAY-Lieutenant Columbo, Charlie Chan and Inspector Clouseau face femme fatales and evildoers during Cape May's Looking Glass Mysteries, a series of nonstop, think-on-your-feet investigations, designed by Shadow Stalkers and presented in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). »

PISCATAWAY – The Diocese of Metuchen will hold the fourth of its seven-session faith formation series entitled, “The Bible: Root of our Catholic Faith,” on Thursday, January 27 beginning at 7 p.m. »

CRANFORD – From Jan. 21 to Feb. 24, the exhibition, “Finding Frenzy and Flight” will be on display in the Tomasulo Gallery in the MacKay Library at Union County College. The exhibition is by artist Robert Yoskowitz, who is also a senior professor of fine arts at Union County College. »

CLARK – Arthur L. Johnson High School’s Booster Club is currently seeking sponsors for the Clark high school’s spring athletic schedule posters. »

EDISON -- Under the direction of Dunellen resident Lee Nicholls, Physical Education & Health Department Chairperson at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison, Upper School students have been enjoying their first Water Polo lessons in the school's Raymonds Aquatic Center. »

MILLTOWN -- The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) announces two upcoming workshops. »

SOUTH AMBOY -- Tickets are on sale now for a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit South Amboy’s Sadie Pope Dowdell Library. The event will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, at the AOH (Hibernians) Hall, 271 Second Street, South Amboy. »

ELIZABETH – The Greater Union County ASA Softball Umpires Association will conduct its annual umpire training program beginning Tuesday, Feb. 22. »