Archive for April, 2011

WOODBRIDGE-After my March 18 column I received the following: "I read your article, Memories of Fords. It brought back a lot of memories of the town I was raised in and also reminded me of some I had forgotten. I am writing this because in the article you have a dry goods store on... »

Robert Redford’s “The Conspirator,” about the only female accused of conspiring to assassinate President Lincoln, informs of a sad truth you first learn in the playground and then have confirmed somewhere in your graduate history studies. »

UNION COUNTY - Adversity has a way of bringing people together, especially when a “common enemy” affects nearly everyone in one way or another. In this case, the enemy is cancer which strikes approximately 47,900 residents of New Jersey annually, including 53 new diagnoses per week in Union County alone. »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS—Attention caregivers, do you feel tired? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Caring for a loved one can bring on those feelings. You are not alone. »

Easter • April 23 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – First Baptist Church of Metuchen, 255 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 27) will host a free indoor Easter Egg-Stravaganza for children ages 2-11. Egg hunts, face painting, car races, games, crafts, snacks & more. An adult must accompany children. To pre-register, call 1-732-548-4279. Info: Call... »

Every now and then when life starts to get too serious for me, I need a ‘breakout moment’. My strategy is specifically designed to push away bad karma and let some good times roll. »

ISELIN – The Board of Directors of Indus American Bank and IAB Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Jasbir Chopra as the new President and CEO of the Bank and IA Bancorp. Chopra comes to the bank with extensive experience, local market knowledge and a proven track record of business growth and expansion. »

ELIZABETH--An art show for girls in grades 4-8 will be held on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth. Students from local schools have been invited to participate. »

RAHWAY -- Rahway Middle School recently held its first Family Literacy Night. This year’s theme, “A Truly Twisted Knight,” engaged students in the creation of their own version of classic fairytales. »

LINDEN -- The Department of Public Property and Community Services is seeking volunteers to assist with the Nutrition Program, Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. »

NEWARK -- Walter Vittitoe of Laurence Harbor, a 2009 graduate of Middlesex County College, was named Senior of the Year by the Newark College of Engineering, which is a division of NJIT. He was also named Outstanding Senior in his major, Mechanical Engineering Technology. »

Most of us would not immediately know what to do if we suspected a child was being abused or neglected. The state of uncertainty and concern can be overwhelming. »

What if 1 billion people got together and created green actions ahead of the 2012 U.N. Climate Change Summit in Rio? »

RED BANK – The Bayshore Tea Party group filed a civil action in the state’s Superior Court to challenge the validity of the recently-approved New Jersey Legislative District Map. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced that a city police officer was indicted today by a grand jury in Middlesex County on charges of stealing about $850 in health insurance benefits and, in a separate case, illegally voting in New Brunswick while living in other communities. »

PERTH AMBOY — While City Hall is seeking a $330 property tax hike for the average homeowner, Eric Rodgers and Milady Tejeda are boasting that the proposed school budget they helped introduce includes no increase in the local levy for the schools as part of their campaign for re-election. »

EDISON – Middlesex County’s popular Roosevelt Park Family Roller Skating Rink will open for the season on Friday, April 22. »

STATE – As gasoline prices climb towards the $4 mark, it seems likely that Americans may cut back on summer travel plans. »

HIGHLAND PARK – Highland Park was designated as Climate Showcase Community where leaders will encourage borough stakeholders to reduce the municipality’s carbon footprint. »

TRENTON – State Senator Joseph F. Vitale, sponsor of the New Jersey Hero Act to increase organ donation in the Garden State, urged New Jersey residents to celebrate “Donate Life Month,” by signing up to be an organ donor in April. »