Archive for October, 2011

Ask any man about prostate cancer in Union County or anywhere else, and you may be met with an uncomfortable silence or abrupt change of subject. Although prostate cancer may be one of the least talked about diseases, it is one of the most common types of cancer among American men, second only to... »

EDISON – The Edison Recreation Department will begin accepting team applications for the 2012 Men’s Basketball Program on Monday, Oct. 24. All applications must be returned by Monday, Nov. 28. »

Just because Halloween celebrates all things scary doesn’t mean you want any safety scares of your own this year. Use these tips from USA.gov to make sure you and your family have a fun and safe holiday. »

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in regard to putting limits on greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.? Is there any hope that Obama can get something done? -- Bradley Johnson, Helena, MT »

SOUTH AMBOY - Thomas Reilly of South Amboy has been nominated to become a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, at Rutgers University. »

EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street in Edison, has announced its November calendar of events. All take place at the temple, unless otherwise noted. For additional information, call 1-732-549-4442. »

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Healthy and Halloween are not often used in the same sentence. Halloween is usually seen as a time to get dressed up, gather sugary treats, and enjoy the spookiness of the season. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support organization, provides tips to stock the kids’... »

Dear EarthTalk: Are the plastic tiers on food steamers safe for food and for re-heating? Some indicate they are made from #7 plastic. I am very interested in buying a steamer, but not if they are unsafe. What’s the best way to go? -- Jim Lichlyter, Jr., Valley Center, KS »

CRANFORD—The Friends of the Cranford Public Library will host a script-in-hand, staged reading of “1 Rhineman Road,” a new play by Shane Mullery, on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. »

FREEHOLD -- Now that the weather is getting colder, many people will be spending more time at the gym, keeping their bodies in shape »

TRENTON – The Division of Criminal Justice obtained indictments charging the alleged head, three suppliers and eight others in connection with a narcotics network linked to the Bloods street gang that was dealing heroin and cocaine in two violent Newark neighborhoods, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced... »

STATE -- The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV) announced endorsements in the November 2011 state legislative elections last week. »

CLARK -- Valley Road School fifth grade students Vincent Gennaro, Eric Bretz, Julian Faustino, and Steven Kehrle stand with Ken Jacobs after his demonstration on crime scene science. »

ELIZABETH -- Balancing the Port and the environment are two components of a world class estuary – and on Oct. 14, an alliance of local partners with the support of elected officials conveyed this important initiative to over 200 area students at the 9th annual Estuary Day celebration. »

WOODBRIDGE – At age 17, Morissa Schwartz has won hundreds of contests and has written a book about her experiences called, “A Career In Contests.” She’s decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the book to a veterans charity, Homes for Our Troops. »

DALLAS, Texas - Apples and pears may keep strokes away. That's the conclusion of a Dutch study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association in which researchers found that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh may protect against stroke. »

LINDEN – The Linden Fire Department and Fire Prevention Bureau recently held their annual Fire Prevention and Life Safety Night at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade. To make the night more memorable for children in attendance, prizes were distributed through a free raffle. »

PERTH AMBOY— The City of Perth Amboy and Alianza (Alliance), a program of the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities are announcing a call to service for a commission seeking volunteers to serve and discuss the needs of those with disabilities. »

NEWARK--Halloween retailer Spirit Halloween brought the fun and excitement of this upcoming holiday to young patients at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center on Tuesday, Oct. 18. »

HIGHLAND PARK -- A Highland Park man is in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Raritan Avenue, authorities said today. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, when the victim was attempting to cross Raritan Avenue between Second and Third avenues. »