Archive for June, 2011

RAHWAY -- Third grade students at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway participated in a poison prevention poster contest entitled “Poisons Act Fast, So Do Children.” »

New Jersey is blessed with many individuals who have taken a stand and fought against ill-conceived development projects that would have forever altered the natural landscape of this state we’re in. »

SOMERVILLE – A Union woman has been indicted on a vehicular homicide charge in the 2010 death of a 22-year-old Annandale man as the result of a crash in Warren Township, Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano announced. »

On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a 'War on Drugs,' which has become a relentless violation of the lives and property of Americans, including many who have never taken illegal drugs. »

TRENTON – After an emotional hearing that saw two dozen union protesters arrested for disorderly conduct, the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved a bill to increase public workers’ contributions to their pension and health benefits by a 9-4 vote. »

TRENTON – New Jersey’s job market showed little change in May; employment was down by 400 jobs while the unemployment rate went up by 0.1 percentage point to 9.4 percent. »

ELIZABETH – Officials released the results of the autopsies in Saturday’s murder/suicide case in Hillside. »

TRENTON – The Christie Administration announced Thursday that low-interest Small Business Administration loans of up to $200,000 are now available to Passaic, Essex and Morris county homeowners to repair damaged or destroyed real estate, resulting from flooding which took place March 10-17. »

NEWARK -- PSE&G wants customers to know that a new TRUE grant, as well as several other payment assistance programs, are available to help customers pay utility bills. »

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – For many, June can be a month to take time out of busy schedules to appreciate and celebrate the men in our lives. With Father’s Day, June 19, quickly approaching, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support organization, offers hints and tips to keep dad healthy... »

“ ‘Any fellow can make a baby — but it takes a father to make a son or daughter.” “If that’s not already in ‘Bartlett’s Quotations,’ it should be,” quipped Miles Groth, a psychology professor at Wagner College, in a recent conversation about fathers and Fathers Day. »

BRANCHBURG – With the summer season and brutal heat conditions upon us, The Association of NJ Chiropractors (ANJC) has developed guidelines for staying healthy and safe this summer season. »

SOUTH RIVER – The Provident Bank will celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly-renovated South River branch on Saturday, June 18 at 9 a.m. at 6 Jackson Street in South River. »

CARTERET-- The miniature golf course at Waterfront Park is now open for the summer season. »

Tag Sale • June 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum Association will hold their annual tag sale at the museum, on the corner of St. Georges & Westfield aves., Rahway. Info: 1-732-381-0441. Rain Date: June 25. »

Most of us live in the digital fast lane, surrounded by devices that keep us connected 24/7, extend our work capabilities, help us stay informed, and provide on-demand entertainment. »

With Father's Day upon us, dads everywhere are gearing up for an avalanche of gifts and "I love yous" from their spouses and kids. If you really want to return their affection, think about what you can do to protect your family financially. »

RAHWAY -- Did you know that New Jersey has a free-standing hospice facility? Or that Medicare covers annual hearing tests? Are you aware that physicians will make house calls and that in-home companions are available? »

CRANFORD—The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will hold a used art print sale on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. The prints are priced to sell, so buyers can expect some great bargains. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- The Hub Kings, an instrumental mondo-lounge trio, have announced two upcoming summer performance dates. »