Archive for March, 2011

HILLSIDE -- Spending on business tax breaks that fail to produce public benefits must stop, according to Hillside Mayor Joseph Menza, who said New Jersey's urban enterprise zone (UEZ) program is of seriously questionable value. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The federal government must stop the practice of extending temporary budget measures that so far have cut federal aid for critical human services by 15 percent, according to a coalition of government, religious and non-profit leaders who fear they will not be able to continue providing services to people in need... »

ELIZABETH – “Doing more with less” was the overriding theme at the 2011 Annual Mayors Dinner hosted by the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Newark Airport Marriot Hotel Monday, March 28. »

OLD BRIDGE – United States Department of Agriculture and New Jersey Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition officials presented 11 of the 12 elementary schools in the Old Bridge School District with the HealthierUS School Challenge Award on Wednesday. »

(NAPSI)—Aspirin, a drug that “thins” the blood, can offer benefits in patients who are at a high risk for cardiovascular disease, including prevention of the formation of blood clots, which could cause a heart attack and stroke. »

Dear EarthTalk: The World Bank is often cast in a bad light by green groups and in the press. What are their eco-crimes, and are there any reforms in the making? -- J. Bloch, Newark, NJ »

UNION – Missionaries Jerry and Karen Jacob will speak during the 6:30 p.m. service at Calvary Assembly of God in Union on April 17. »

RAHWAY – Rebecca Yedlock, a first grade teacher at Franklin School in Rahway, has been recognized as the school’s teacher of the year. She is pictured here with Rahway Superintendent of Schools Edward Yergalonis (Photo courtesy of Franklin School) »

(NAPSI)—If you’re thinking of buying a used car that looks like a “steal,” take a deep breath before you reach for your wallet. It could be a steal in more ways than one. »

ELIZABETH--Benedictine Academy (BA) in Elizabeth will present its spring theatre production, “Our Town”, on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, at the school, located at 840 North Broad Street in Elizabeth. Performance times are at 7 p.m. both evenings. The public is invited. »

WESTFIELD -- The Hope Chest Thrift Shop at 26 Prospect Street, Westfield will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2, offering women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and household items at reasonable prices. »

LINDEN – According to a recent study, most Americans say they believe in God and many say they regularly attend worship services, yet on any given Sunday just 20 percent actually show up in church. »

HIGHLAND PARK – The theater department at Highland Park High School and three local restaurants have partnered together to offer a play and dinner this weekend for patrons. »

LINDEN – School board candidates Charlette Richardson and Carmen Southward are planning a fundraiser on Friday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion, 115 Grove Street in Rosel »

With Just Hours To Closing--Ray Junio, of Union Township, brought his daughters Marianna, 11, and Annamarie, 6, to Union County’s Warinanco Ice Skating Rink to get in one last time on the ice before the open air rink closed for the season. »

LINDEN -- The New Jersey Blood Association recently held another successful blood drive at the Linden Free Public Library. This is the third blood drive held at the library. »

STATE -- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez honors Kathleen DiChiara, President/CEO Community FoodBank of New Jersey, during his annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony. »

LINDEN -- Singer Carol Erickson presented a concert on March 10 at the Linden Free Public Library. »

LINDEN -- The Friends of Linden Library, Incorporated, held their annual meeting and election of officers on March 12. »

RAHWAY — Sixth graders at Rahway Middle School recently read African-American biographies.  After reading their selection, the students constructed a biographical timeline highlighting the major events in that person’s life including the impact he or she had on our society.  The class researched a variety of people including scientists, performers, doctors, politicians, writers and... »