Archive for April, 2011

NEW BRUNSWICK – A Middlesex County grand jury returned a 15-count indictment against a former Rutgers University student from Plainsboro today, alleging that he unlawfully invaded his roommate’s privacy. »

CARTERET--Mayor Reiman and Council President Vinnie Bellino announced this week that Carteret has been awarded $650,000 for park upgrades at Carteret Park. »

April 11 at 7:37 a.m. – Officer Noel Martinez investigated a theft at Leesville Avenue. »

EDISON -- Ian English of Cranford, a senior at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, drains one of his many 3-point shots during a home game last winter. »

RAHWAY -- Recently, students from the Rahway High School Class of 2012 received their class rings at the annual Junior Ring Ceremony. This event, which was organized by Vice Principal Chey Rivera along with class advisors Patricia Peloso and Christine McNicholas, gave students from the Class of 2012 an opportunity to learn about... »

LINDEN – Last week, a 35-year-old Linden woman told police she was the victim of an internet fraud scam. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- The journey of enlightenment sometimes begins in the dark, but in the new play by Renee Connell Walker, formerly of Kool & The Gang, just the glow of a candle can help lighten the way to your Spirit, Mind and Body. »

EAST BRUNSWICK -- Looking for some good spring bargains? Middlesex County 4-H will hold a Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21 (raindate May 22) from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. »

EDISON -- Kelsey Hart of Edison, a senior at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, receives "The Caring Award" from members of the Middlesex County Guidance Council. »

EDISON -- Aneesa Sonawalla of Edison won a close election to serve as Student Council president at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School for the 2011-12 school year. It took two days and a second vote to determine the outcome, but Sonawalla was elected. »

SUMMIT -- On Sunday, April 17, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School Concert Choir joined forces with the Calvary Chorale (a community choir located in Summit) to perform two well-known Bach cantatas with soloists and full orchestra. »

CLARK -- Second grade students in Jennifer Kelleher's Class at Valley Road School in Clark share their literary creations with Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Knops. »

RAHWAY -- Fifth grade student Hector Morales recently enjoyed lunch with his teacher, Mrs. Prakapas, as a reward for good behavior at Roosevelt School in Rahway. »

EDISON -- Members of the Middle School Latin class at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School show off their togas after making their candidate speeches for the Roman elections. (Photo by Bill Jenkins of Oldwick) »

Often people are asked the question: “Why do you volunteer”? However, as a long time volunteer for The Salvation Army and also as its New Jersey State Board Chair of The Salvation Army I think the more important question is, “What is the value of being a volunteer?” »

As the price of gasoline continues to rise, many politicians and commentators are calling for President Obama to open the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an effort to lower national gasoline prices. Their rationale, they believe, is that tapping SPR will lower gasoline prices and stabilize energy markets. Opening SPR would be a foolish... »

SANDY HOOK – For 25 years, Clean Ocean Action has been organizing Beach Sweeps, where volunteers clean up litter by combing New Jersey’s 127 miles of coastline. In 2010, a record number of volunteers (8,372 citizens) collected more debris than ever (471,321 items). »

EDISON -- A new, state-of-the-art biotechnology lab was recently opened at Middlesex County College. It will allow students to become proficient in laboratory techniques used in the biosciences industry. »

FREEHOLD – A 29-year-old Ocean Township man was sentenced to six years in state prison last week for stabbing a 47-year-old South Amboy resident. »

April 13 at 5:30 p.m. – In the vicinity of 77 Central Avenue, Officer Brian Renda arrested North Bergen resident Nestor Pachon-Perez on outstanding warrants from Paramus, Passaic and Elizabeth for contempt of court. He was subsequently turned over to the Elizabeth Police Department. »