Archive for September, 2011

TRENTON -- The state’s Department of Environmental Protection is advising residents and outdoor enthusiasts in North Jersey, especially in areas regularly frequented by black bears, to strictly adhere to guidelines for eliminating or securing potential black bear food sources during the fall period when bears feed extensively to build fat layers for hibernation. »

SOUTH AMBOY -- The South Amboy Branch YMCA is calling all local teens to come be a part of their Teen Leaders Club. The club is for boys and girls in 7th-12th grade in the South Amboy and Sayreville communities. »

RAHWAY -- On Friday morning, you could feel the summer air beginning to transform itself into a crisp autumn breeze. Students from Mrs. Lopez’s third grade class at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway stepped outside their classroom and transformed themselves into a human bar graph. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The county’s flu immunization clinics are underway and will continue through Oct. 7. Flu immunizations will be provided to Middlesex County residents 6 months of age and over, no appointment is necessary. For locations and dates, visit http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/publichealth/flu-clinics.asp »

METUCHEN -- The Forum Theater Arts Center will host a production of “Jack And The Beanstalk” presented by A Kids Forum on Saturday, Oct. 15 and 22, at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 23, at 2 p.m. Performances are at the Forum Theatre Arts Center located at 314 Main Street, Metuchen. »

JAMESBURG – County residents will be able to learn about 17th Century local history this weekend by attending a presentation given by a college professor. »

CRANFORD -- Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 108 Eastman Street in Cranford, will return to its fall and winter schedule on Sunday, Sept. 25. »

SUMMIT – For “would-be” college-bound students who have lost a parent or guardian to breast cancer, or have themselves been diagnosed with breast cancer, the dream of a college education may feel as unreachable as the stars. Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, provides scholarships to students whose... »

RAHWAY -- On Thursday, September 1, the first day of school for teachers, freshmen and other new students were welcomed to the school. Students met with Principal John Farinella and some other staff members in a large group. »

LINDEN -- Literacy Volunteers of Union County (LV-UC) is a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to work with adults seeking to improve their reading, writing or English conversation skills. New Tutor Training Workshops provide new volunteers with the skills needed to work with adult learners in Union County. »

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. - Senior striker Julia Caseres (Union) had the first two goals of the game and added an assist to become the all-time leading scorer among men or women in New Jersey collegiate soccer history as New Jersey City University remained perfect with a 4-0 non-conference victory over SUNY-Old Westbury on... »

TRENTON – In an effort to address a current and worsening physician shortage in New Jersey, state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale is sponsoring a bill that would establish a Physician Loan Redemption Program for both primary care and specialty physicians who pledge to work in underserved and physician shortage areas. »

TRENTON – The president of the Elizabeth School Board, a city employee, and the husband of the head of custodians for the Elizabeth School District were arrested this morning and charged with defrauding the Elizabeth School District’s free lunch program, Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced. The program provides free and low-cost nutritious lunches... »

STATE – Some New Jersey residents are still cleaning up from the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene and subsequent storms, and one environmental advocacy group warns that future effects could be even worse if state officials continue to allow overdevelopment and sprawl. »

STATE - As elections officials prepare to print sample ballots for the November election, a Bergen County Democrat hopes to make the paper ballots a relic of the past. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Six Middlesex County residents reported to Rowan University a week before the rest of their fellow freshmen to participate in Freshman Connection 2011, an opportunity to do service work, learn leadership skills or even enjoy a little adventure as they began their collegiate careers. »

As many of you know, I have been amazingly blessed lately with my writing, not only that I am able to partake in these continuing ‘skyline’ slices, but also with the three books I now have available in stores and on-line, all around the world... »

Enough! Texas is burning. Our best croplands in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri have been underwater since June. Hurricane Irene has devastated Northeast communities. People along the Mississippi, in Tuscaloosa, and Joplin are still recovering from Biblical floods and killer tornadoes. »

LINDEN – The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services is sponsoring Zumba classes for Linden adults this fall. »

JERSEY CITY -- Senior striker Jennifer Albuja (Union City /Hoboken) scored with 2:48 remaining in double overtime off an assist from senior striker Julia Caseres (Union) as New Jersey City University defeated William Paterson University, 3-2 at the Robert L. McNulty Memorial Soccer Field on Saturday. »