CLARK -- Tom Lewis, a 2011 graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School, has been named a National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar. The designation of National AP Scholar is a highly prestigious honor that is awarded to students nationally who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and... »
SOUTH AMBOY -- On July 6, the Amboy Foundation presented a $1,000 check to the Dowdell Library Foundation to support the Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library of South Amboy. »
The Institute of Medicine, an independent panel of doctors and health experts, has just recommended that insurance companies be told to stop charging co-pays for contraception and several other types of women’s preventive health care in any new health plans. Ending those extra out-of-pocket insurance charges will be good for women’s health and good... »
Should a 13-year-old be able to purchase a school-shooting simulator without parents’ knowledge or consent? »
PERTH AMBOY—The Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy has awarded a $1.2 million contract for the partial demolition of John A. Delaney Homes to Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. of Pilesgrove, city officials announced this week. The contract work will include the demolition of 20 of the 29 residential buildings on... »
TRENTON – The Assembly Judiciary Committee will meet Wednesday to take testimony gauging the impact of the governor’s cuts to Legal Services of New Jersey and other legal assistance programs for the poor. »
SEA GIRT – New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow today hosted commencement exercises for 134 high school seniors from across the state as they completed a weeklong, police-oriented educational program with the 88th New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week training class. Of the 134 graduates, 9 of the cadets have a parent... »
PERTH AMBOY -- Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) and the Raritan Bay Area YMCA have entered a partnership agreement allowing the medical center to be the exclusive provider of health and wellness programs for the longtime community resource. »
Family Theatre • July 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 at 8 p.m. & July 24 at 3 p.m. - Mystic Vision Players, in conjunction with the Linden Cultural Committee, will present their 19th summer season production “Once On This Island” at Linden High School Auditorium, 121 W. St. Georges Ave., Linden. Tickets are... »
TRENTON--With the heat index soaring to 110 degrees today, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges the elderly, disabled and those with chronic medical conditions to drink plenty of water and visit senior or cooling centers if they do not have air conditioning. »
STATE – New Jersey’s clean energy leaders are calling for a stronger Energy Master Plan (EMP) and urge citizens to come to the upcoming hearings to voice their support for New Jersey’s current clean energy goals. »
CLARK — The Clark Board of Education approved the hiring of eight new certificated staff members at the July 19th Board of Education Meeting. The teachers, six for tenure track teaching positions, and two for maternity leave replacements, were all in attendance at the Board of Education meeting, and each took the opportunity to... »
TRENTON – While New Jersey’s 580 public school districts received more state aid money than they were originally expecting, most taxpayers will not see any savings on their current year tax bills. »
‘Borders’ is closing down all their remaining stores... That’s over 11,000 more people unemployed... »
SUMMIT — The Summit Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts, a juried outdoor event held in downtown Summit, is set for Sunday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Beechwood Road and Union Place. A collection of artisans will be on hand to display and sell artwork in media including: clay, wood,... »
Last week, I received the A.A.R.P. bulletin in the mail. In most cases, I enjoy the articles and points of information. I’m not interested in well-known celebrities unless they can relate how they overcame adversity and bounced back to a normal lifestyle. »
LINDEN -- The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services recently hosted the Golden Falcon Baseball Camp, under the direction of former NJIT Coach Edward J. Ward, at the Edward Flannagan Little League Complex at Memorial Park. »
This was my first week off from school since the year ended in June! Ah, yes. No alarm to set and no planning dinner at 5:00 in the morning for the next seven weeks. This is my birthday week, too, and I just know that my husband’s gift to me will surely make Kate... »
BRIDGEVILLE--The start of a new school year is a big transition after the long summer break, especially for families of children with asthma. This back-to-school season, the American Lung Association in New Jersey stresses the importance of preparing and carefully monitoring a detailed action plan to manage asthma and ease the transition to the... »
MOUNTAINSIDE –Watchung Stable in Mountainside will hold a free open house on Sunday, July 24, from 1– 4 p.m. »
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