Archive for March, 2011

EDISON -- Anna Razvi of North Brunswick, a second-grader at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School (right) reads to her younger sister Simrah Razvi from the Junior Kindergarten class during Dr. Seuss Day on March 2. »

CLARK – To show their appreciation for the Clark eatery’s support, officials from the Clark Scholarship Fund recently presented a plaque to the owners of the Windsor Diner. »

EDISON -- Angad Dhindsa of Edison and Monal Mehta of Union, seniors at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, give the second-graders some pedestrian safety tips during the Robert Wood Johnson University Safety Ambassadors Presentation. »

EDISON -- Christopher Quilban of Laurence Harbor, a student in the Middlesex County College Radiography program, recently won first place in a competition at the New Jersey Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting. »

RAHWAY -- In honor of children’s author Dr. Seuss, Madison Elementary School in Rahway participated in the nationwide celebration of his birthday. »

MERIDIAN, Miss. -- Marine Corps Pfc. Veronica M. Jimenez Ochoa, daughter of Norma Ochoa and Jose Jimenez, of Elizabeth, recently completed the Marine Aviation Maintenance Administration Course. »

EDISON–As part of the Fairy Tale unit, the first and fourth grade students performed a “50s Style” version of Little Red Riding Hood in the AP Room at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School on Friday, March 11. This mini-musical delighted the Lower School audience and was a special treat on the last day before Spring Break.... »

EDISON -- Wardlaw-Hartridge sixth-grade students demonstrated good teamwork as they decided on a final answer to submit during the Knowledge Master Open on the afternoon of Monday, March 7. »

ELIZABETH -- A Maryland teenager who sent a threatening message via the Internet saying students in Berkeley Heights were in danger of being shot while in school, pleaded guilty Thursday to causing a false public alarm, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced today. »

TRENTON - A Union County construction contractor pleaded guilty Friday to using a stolen identity, a fictitious company, and fraudulent documents to successfully bid on public projects, including a project to restore the Clinton Town dam in Hunterdon County, when his companies were barred from such projects, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal... »

KEARNY – A motor vehicle stop on the New Jersey Turnpike last night led to the discovery of 50 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.75 million, according to a State Police spokesman. »

TRENTON – With no winner for weeks, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot is worth $201 million for tonight’s drawing. »

UNION COUNTY -- In a news release issued by Democratic legislative publicist Tom Hester on March 11, Joseph Cryan acknowledged that the budget he helped Gov. Chris Christie enact last year increased property taxes 4.1 percent. »

NEWARK – The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued posters and flyers in Japanese and other Asian languages, with the important message “Before you Donate to Help Those Affected by the Disaster in Japan: Beware of Fraudulent Charities.” »

TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection will hold two public meetings in Union County to discuss proposed draft sewer service area maps in three municipalities. »

NEWARK – As part of its Solar 4 All™ program, PSE&G is installing solar energy units on utility poles in Union, Springfield, Elizabeth, Roselle and Roselle Park. »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After collaborating to get legislation passed that requires disclosure of fire safety records for college student housing, U.S. Sen. Frank L. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) introduced a bill on Thursday that would provide colleges students with fire safety education and training. »

FORT MONMOUTH --Despite being the nation's number one natural disaster, statistics continue to show that most people ignore the risks associated flooding and do not purchase flood insurance. »

WOODBRIDGE—Here are some more memories from Harold Miller: "Across Crowsmill Road was a Sunocco Gas Station which was built by Julius Iszo. Mr. Iszo worked many hours a day and built up a good business, later he added a repair shop. »

NEW BRUNSWICK – The School of Performing Arts of the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools will present “Twelve Princesses,” a special dance theater work choreographed by Cleo Mack, on Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. »