ELIZABETH — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing a $60,000 grant to Groundwork Elizabeth to build a trail within the Elizabeth River Greenway that will improve access to the Elizabeth River. The funding is part of the EPA’s Urban…
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Primp Your Pit Bull
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HILLSIDE – This August, People for Animals plans to spay/neuter 250 Pit Bull Terrier-type dogs for residents of New Jersey for a special $20 rate, which includes a free doggie nail trim, during PetSmart Charities® annual “Primp Your Pit” campaign.…
Pop Warner physicals due by July 31
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All football players and cheerleaders must have completed a physical by July 31 to be eligible to practice and to receive equipment from Roselle Pop Warner. Due to new policies implemented by North Jersey Pop Warner, the organization now requires all those…
Sheriff Ralph Froehlich will lie in state Sunday
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UNION COUNTY — The body of Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, who died Sunday night after a period of illness, will lie in state at the Union County Court House Rotunda from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. The building is located at 2…
The Gateway Family YMCA and United Water Partner for the Rahway Community
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RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY (July, 2014) — On Friday, July 18, John Ludington, Mary Gustofson, and Ronald Wund of United Water presented a check to Krystal R. Canady, CEO, Melynda A. Mileski, EVP/COO, and Gerry Gessie, Branch Executive Director in support…
Authorities announce child porn round-up
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STATE — Two local men were among 14 charged in a second round of arrests resulting from a joint operation by the Division of Criminal Justice and ICE Homeland Security Investigations that has targeted offenders in New Jersey who used a file-sharing…
New Jersey child welfare reform effort sees only incremental progress
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STATE — While New Jersey’s child welfare agency has become a model system in several areas, the state’s foster care reform effort has plateaued and needs attention to speed the pace of reform, a national advocacy group said upon the…
Alleged shooter arrested and charged
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A Plainfield man has been arrested and charged with shooting a city resident outside of a downtown nightclub last month, according to Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park. Tywan Cobb, 33, of North Avenue in Plainfield is charged with first-degree…
New Jersey peaches are in season
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STATE – The state Department of Agriculture today reported that it is now New Jersey peach season and the tasty fruit can be found in supermarkets, roadside stands, farmers markets and pick-your–own farms. “New Jersey peaches are healthy and delicious and available…
Westfield man charged with kidnapping, attempted rape and assault
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ROSELLE — A woman who went to an auto shop to check on a car repair was allegedly held against her will and assaulted for several hours before being rescued, said Union County Prosecutor Grace Park and Roselle Police Chief Gerard Orlando,…
